Alleghany County property record for 488 Hickory Mountain Rd, Sparta, NC 28675
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,517 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.79 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $319,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,293 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3081270137 |
| Primary APN | 3081270137 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,517 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 82503 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 HICKORY MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | SPARTA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28675-9259 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | #9 HICKORY MTN |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY MOUNTAIN |
| Legal Block | 061 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GAP CIVIL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Alleghany County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 HICKORY MOUNTAIN RD, SPARTA, NC 28675-9259 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20222851 |
| Deed Book / Page | 433 / 1143 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 488 HICKORY MOUNTAIN RD, SPARTA, NC 28675-9259 |
| Document Number | 00433/1143 |
| Book / Page | 433 / 1143 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $638.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 BAILEY RD, ENNICE, NC 28623-9118 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 488 HICKORY MOUNTAIN RD, SPARTA, NC 28675-9259 |
| Document Number | 0000002852 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2852 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 488 HICKORY MOUNTAIN RD, SPARTA, NC 28675-9259 |
| Document Number | 413/640 |
| Book / Page | 413 / 640 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2811 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $398.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5709 TIMBER LN, 5709, CHARLOTTE, NC 28270-5269 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 HICKORY MOUNTAIN RD, SPARTA, NC 28675-9259 |
Source: Alleghany County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alleghany County |
| Unified School District | Alleghany County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,293.00 (+0.78%) | $189,100 (-) Land $38,900 Building $150,200 | $189,100 (-) Land $38,900 Building $150,200 |
| 2025 | $1,283.00 | ||
| 2023 | $189,100 Land $38,900 Building $150,200 | $189,100 Land $38,900 Building $150,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2018–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · above 77% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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