WELCOME TO KINGFISHER COTTAGE - A neat and cozy dollhouse perched above a beautiful and bold creek. Home features wood and tile floors, two bedrooms, one full updated bath, a mini split for heat and A/C, newer windows, gorgeous tongue and groove wood ceilings in the living room and kitchen. Basement offers additinal storage and laundry. Back deck to enjoy nature and the sounds of the creek. Partially fenced in back yard for your pet. Home is very well maintained and has a lot of character. Adjoining lot now included - which means more creek frontage!
Sold for $160,000
$160,000
273 Walnut Branch Church Road, Sparta, NC 28675
2beds
700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.9 Acres Lot
$176,300 Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$1,105 Estimated rent
Home value
$176,300
$167,000 - $185,000
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One full updated bathNewer windowsWood and tile floorsTwo bedrooms
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Listed by:
DARLENE WYATT (336)372-1622,
Mountain Dreams Realty
Bought with:
RANDY MILES, 231029
Mountain Dreams Realty
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 259136
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,400
- Total interior livable area: 700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 700
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.9 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3041853868
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
- 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: $229/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $44,800
- Annual tax amount: $383
- Date on market: 11/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $160,000-13.5%$229/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Pending sale | $185,000$264/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $185,000-11.5%$264/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $209,000+2%$299/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $205,000+439.5%$293/sqft |
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| 7/11/2013 | Sold | $38,000$54/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #39155036 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $379 | $44,800 |
| 2024 | $379 | $44,800 |
| 2023 | $379 | $44,800 |
| 2022 | $379 +2% | $44,800 |
| 2021 | $371 | $44,800 |
| 2020 | -- | $44,800 +21.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $37,000 |
| 2018 | $254 | $37,000 |
| 2017 | $254 | $37,000 |
| 2016 | $254 | $37,000 |
| 2015 | $254 | $37,000 -16.9% |
| 2014 | $254 | $44,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $44,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $44,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $44,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28675
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Sparta ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 5.2 mi
- 7/10Alleghany HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: PineyCreek
- 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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