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  • $300,000

    290 Riverview Drive, Sparta, NC 28675

    3beds
    1,430sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    0.87 Acres Lot
    $287,200 Zestimate®
    $210/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Two updated bathroomsFresh paintNewer roofNew flooringNew appliancesThree generously sized bedrooms
    Located just minutes from charming downtown Sparta and conveniently situated within the town limits, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and mountain living. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or a place to enjoy retirement, this home provides the space and location to fit a variety of lifestyles. Recent improvements include new appliances, a newer roof, fresh paint, new flooring, and numerous updates throughout, allowing you to move in and begin enjoying your new home right away. Step inside to a welcoming den just off the main entrance—a cozy spot for reading, relaxing, or gathering with friends. From there, the home opens into a spacious floor plan featuring the kitchen, dining area, and living room, creating a comfortable space for entertaining or spending time with family. Three generously sized bedrooms and two updated bathrooms provide plenty of room for everyone. The full-footprint basement adds tremendous flexibility with an additional laundry area and ample space for a canning kitchen, workshop, hobby room, fitness area, or abundant storage. Whether you're a gardener, woodworker, or simply need room for your mountain gear, you'll appreciate the endless possibilities this lower level provides. One of this home's greatest features is its location. Enjoy the convenience of shopping, restaurants, local events, and healthcare just minutes away in downtown Sparta, while also being surrounded by some of the High Country's most treasured outdoor destinations. Spend your weekends exploring the scenic overlooks of the Blue Ridge Parkway, kayaking or fishing along the New River—one of the oldest rivers in the world—or hiking the waterfalls and trails at Stone Mountain State Park. The nearby Mountains-to-Sea Trail, wineries, golf courses, and the area's rich music and arts heritage offer something to enjoy in every season. If you've been looking for an updated home with plenty of living space in one of the Blue Ridge Mountains' most desirable small towns, this property is ready to welcome you home.
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    Listed by:

    Jay Woodruff (919)868-6675,

    Keller Williams Realty Elite - Blue Ridge

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 263322MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Electric, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Heat Pump, 1 Unit
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Main Level
      Features
      • Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: One, Gas, Masonry, Vented
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,288
      • Total interior livable area: 1,430 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,430
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Carport, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Paved, Private
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has carport: Yes
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open
      • Exterior features: Out Building(s), Paved Driveway
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Residential
      Lot
      • Size: 0.87 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding
      • Parcel number: portion of 3080071021
      • Zoning description: R1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Wood Frame
      • Foundation: Basement
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1954

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Sparta

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $210/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $125,300
      • Annual tax amount: $931
      • Date on market: 7/18/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,New Loan,USDA Loan,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $287,200

        $273,000 - $302,000

        $1,603/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/20/2026Listed for sale$300,000-3.2%$210/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #263322 Report a problem
        7/2/2026Listing removed$309,900$217/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #259342 Report a problem
        4/22/2026Price change$309,900-4.5%$217/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #259342 Report a problem
        12/16/2025Listed for sale$324,500+16.3%$227/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #259342 Report a problem
        12/1/2025Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/18/2025Pending sale$279,000$195/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/6/2025Listed for sale$279,000$195/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$884 $125,300
        2024$884 $125,300
        2023$884 $125,300
        2022$884 -34.3%$125,300
        2021$1,345 $125,300
        2020-- $125,300 +7.9%
        2019-- $116,100
        2018$1,073 $116,100
        2017$1,073 $116,100
        2016$1,073 $116,100
        2015$1,073 $116,100 +18.3%
        2014$1,073 $98,100
        2013-- $98,100
        2012-- $98,100 +1.3%
        2011-- $96,800
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28675

        Getting around

        34 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        14 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Sparta
        • High: Alleghany

        Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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