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.
For sale
$300,000
290 Riverview Drive, Sparta, NC 28675
3beds
1,430sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.87 Acres Lot
$284,500 Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two updated bathroomsFresh paintNewer roofNew flooringNew appliancesThree generously sized bedrooms
- 46 days
- 314
- 10
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jay Woodruff (919)868-6675,
Keller Williams Realty Elite - Blue Ridge
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 263322
Originating 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
$284,500
$270,000 - $299,000
$1,707/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000-3.2%$210/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listing removed | $309,900$217/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Price change | $309,900-4.5%$217/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $324,500+16.3%$227/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2025 | Pending sale | $279,000$195/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,000$195/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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Neighborhood: 28675
Nearby schools
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.





