$199,000
SOLD APR 23, 2025

697 Phipps Rd Sparta, NC 28675

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,597 Sq Ft
2.42 Acres

Recently Sold

$125 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Facilities
  • Attic
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of April 2025

Quaint Ranch style Home on 2.422 ac+/- in the Turkey Knob Community. Home features 3BR/1BA, open Kitchen/Dining, Living Room with Hardwood Floors, Sun Porch, Master Bedroom has a vaulted Ceiling with Beams. Sit on the Back Deck and gaze at the Mountains in Virginia. View the Mountains in NC from the front of the home. There's a nice Garden Spot and a field for a few animals. Property has 2 outbuildings. ( 40 x 12 with a 11 x 37 lean-to and a covered Porch) and a (12 x 16.5 Wood Shed). Property is level to Rolling with some older Apple Trees and an nice Grape Arbor. Home needs some TLC. Take a look today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shirley Richardson

Foxfire Realty Brokerage Phone: 336-372-5773 Listed on: 02/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Robin Woschkolup

Allen Tate Ashe High Country Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,022

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 2.42 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Pineycreek Elementary School
  • Alleghany High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3043439848

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Horse Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,022

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.422
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1597.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 336-372-5773
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 592.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Interior Entry, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 1597.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Hung

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Horse Facilities
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Other, See Remarks
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: PineyCreek
  • High School: Alleghany

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 3043439848
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1021.74
  • Tax Book Number: 233/542

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2025
Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
Brown Mary Lou
Bought by
Yarber Vickie Lynne
Seller's Agent
Shirley Richardson
Foxfire Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robin Woschkolup
Allen Tate Ashe High Country Realty
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$199,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-11.56%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$199,493

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$493
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.71%
Original Mortgage
$169,150
Outstanding Balance
$168,702
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$30,791
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Executors Deed $199,000 None Listed On Document
Executors Deed $199,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $169,150 New Conventional
Closed $169,150 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Sold $199,000 -7.4% $125 / Sq Ft
03/22/2025 03/22/25 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Price Changed $214,900 -4.5% $135 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 For Sale $225,000 -- $141 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $1,022 $140,600 $59,900 $80,700
2024 $1,022 $140,600 $59,900 $80,700
2023 $1,022 $140,600 $59,900 $80,700
2022 $1,022 $140,600 $59,900 $80,700
2021 $1,001 $140,500 $59,800 $80,700
2020 $737 $99,600 $30,100 $69,500
2019 $693 $99,600 $30,100 $69,500
2018 $620 $99,600 $30,100 $69,500
2017 $580 $99,600 $30,100 $69,500
2016 $580 $99,600 $30,100 $69,500
2015 $569 $99,600 $30,100 $69,500
2014 $616 $118,300 $34,200 $84,100
2013 -- $118,300 $34,200 $84,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 253659

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3043439848