$949,000
UNDER CONTRACT

263 Running Bear Ln Sparta, NC 28675

Estimated payment $5,423/month

Total Views 3,331
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,037 Sq Ft
$312 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Pasture Views
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

Escape to Your Private Mountain Sanctuary! 10 Acres | Breathtaking Mountain Views | Minutes to Town. Perched perfectly on a knoll at over 3100’ above sea level you have a window through the 10 mostly wooded acres with a view. A huge view of the farm land below and Virginia mountains in the distance. This exceptional estate home offers the rare luxury of total seclusion without isolation. Located less than five miles from town, you’ll feel worlds away from the hustle and bustle and hear nothing but the wind in the trees, song birds, and soaring hawks. Designed to harmonize with nature, the home's exterior features premium, low-maintenance hardy siding and ceilings to avoid wood destroying insects, in a palette that blends into its cool, forested surroundings. Step inside to a light-filled, spacious great room, defined by soaring tall ceilings, a floor to ceiling rock fireplace with gas logs, hardwood flooring and a wall of windows so you never forget you are in the mountains. The heart of the home features an a granite bar surrounding the kitchen, custom cabinetry, and stainless appliances. The most important view, from the kitchen sink, is facing the fireplace ready for your big screen, watching the big game and being totally present with friends and family. With a slight glance to the right, toward the dining room, the wall of windows offers a calming, grounding view of nature. This kitchen offers plenty of granite work space so many hands can prepare meals and share in the joy of cooking. Four sets of French doors take you to the covered and open deck that runs the length of the home and wraps around the stone fireplace side expanding your living space to socialize or read in the cool mountain breezes. After a day of hiking or hunting through the woods, take a good long soak in the ensuite primary bath on the main floor. Designed as a lifetime home, the laundry, garage & powder room are all located on the main floor. The beautifully designed staircases lead you up where there are two spacious bedrooms, one with the best view in the house & a full bath. Down is a bright and spacious den with tall ceilings, gas logs, new practically indestructible flooring, another bedroom, another room used for sleeping and another full bath and utility room. Since there are views from even the lower level, the gathering can spread out onto the lower patio if you just can't get enough of the cool mountain breezes. For those who appreciate the wild, these 10 acres double as a private wildlife sanctuary. From the comfort of the expansive back decks—which never lack a cool, refreshing breeze—you can spend hours immersed in the ultimate birding entertainment or watch trophy-sized wildlife roam through your own backyard. This rich ecosystem is home to majestic white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear, and the elusive bobcat. Whether you are an avid sportsman looking for a private hunting boundary or a nature enthusiast who prefers to admire these incredible creatures from a distance, this property offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the best of the great outdoors. Whether you are sipping morning coffee on the expansive deck, watching hawks soar over the valley, or hosting gatherings against a backdrop of stunning sunsets, this property is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle. Less than 5 miles to town yet private and tranquil. If this is the lifestyle you're seeking, call for an appointment today & start earning your ROI in memories!

Listing Agent

Mindy Hall

State Line Realty Listed on: 06/30/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,029

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 10.26 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Pasture
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Schools

  • Sparta Elementary School
  • Alleghany High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • 220 Volts
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Sewer Applied For Permit
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3051811336

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,029

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

10.26 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.264
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2045.0
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Mountain, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 294.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 216.0
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 992.0
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Gas, Stone, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Furnished, Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 3037.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Wood Frames, Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Pasture
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Hardboard, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage, Gravel, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, 2 Units, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Gas, Heat Pump, Wood, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Sewer Applied for Permit
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sparta
  • High School: Alleghany

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • Parcel #: 3051811336
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3029.0
  • Tax Book Number: 272/1151

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,965 $457,300 $161,500 $295,800
2024 $2,965 $457,300 $161,500 $295,800
2023 $2,965 $457,300 $161,500 $295,800
2022 $2,965 $457,300 $161,500 $295,800
2021 $2,906 $457,300 $161,500 $295,800
2020 $2,256 $351,500 $62,000 $289,500
2019 $2,196 $351,500 $62,000 $289,500
2018 $1,999 $351,500 $62,000 $289,500
2017 $1,871 $351,500 $62,000 $289,500
2016 $1,871 $351,500 $62,000 $289,500
2015 $1,834 $351,500 $62,000 $289,500
2014 $1,810 $372,400 $80,700 $291,700
2013 -- $372,400 $80,700 $291,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2026 06/30/26 For Sale $949,000 -- $312 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

About the Listing Agent

Mindy Hall

State Line Realty

(336) 537-5364

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Because Location is Everything in Real Estate!
Real estate is very geographically specific. I spend considerable time studying market activity, trends, and inventory so I can best advise buyers & sellers of available inventory and values in my market area of NW NC & SW VA.

I am a hard working, innovative Realtor & I love to create outside of the box marketing! My goal is to appeal to the buyer that connects with the character of a property, the buyer who connects with the uniqueness

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 262971

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3051811336

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