Stick/Site Built at 290 Riverview Drive, Sparta
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$300,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,430 sqft
Year built
1954
290 Riverview Drive
Sparta, NC 28675
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Elite

Highlights

Property type
Stick/Site Built
Lot size
0.87 acres
Garage
2 spaces
On market
77 days

About this home

Located just minutes from downtown Sparta and conveniently located within the town limits, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers comfort, convenience, and plenty of room to spread out. Recent improvements include new appliances, a newer roof, fresh paint, new flooring, and numerous other updates throughout. Step inside to a cozy den just off the main entrance before moving into the open-concept living area featuring the kitchen, dining area, and living room, an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. The home also offers three generously sized bedrooms and two updated bathrooms. The full-footprint basement provides exceptional versatility, featuring an additional laundry area and space that could easily serve as a canning kitchen, workshop, hobby room, or additional storage. With so much usable space, the possibilities are nearly endless.

Property details

MLS
Triad MLS
MLS #
1228396
Property type
Stick/Site Built
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
77
On market date
July 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.87 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Sparta Elementary
1.22 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
557
Student:teacher ratio
12.4:1
District
Alleghany County Schools
Middle
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE
8.69 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
251
Student:teacher ratio
13.9:1
District
GRAYSON CO PBLC SCHS
High
Alleghany High
1.3 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
413
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
District
Alleghany County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Sparta's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Sparta, from live MLS data.

On the market 77 days -- 217 fewer days than Sparta's current average of 294 days.
For reference, the median list price across 53 active listings in Sparta right now is $49,000.

Mortgage calculator

Estimate only - actual rate and payment depend on your lender, credit, and loan program.

Adjust tax / insurance estimates
Est. monthly payment
$1,957/mo
$60,000 down
$240,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,557
Property tax (est.)$250
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Triad MLS. Last updated 3 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.