The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28675 sells for about $250,000, or $208 per square foot.
Prices are up +21.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,080 a month.
ZIP 28675 — Sparta
The Sparta housing market shows significant year-over-year price growth, though inventory remains limited and sales volume is low. The area is characterized by a stable, rural demographic with a high median age and a strong preference for single-family detached homes. Many specific metrics like days on market and sale-to-list ratios are not publicly reported at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and individuals who prefer a slower-paced environment away from urban centers.
Median prices moved up 21.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical -0.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 28675, Alleghany County NC
Crime data is reported as county-level estimates; the area is generally characterized by a rural, quiet atmosphere with low population density.
Public schools serving the area include Alleghany High School, which holds a rating of 5/10.
The area is primarily rural with an economy supported by education, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture; development momentum is limited.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created.
The area is car-dependent with exceptional access to major arteries and minimal traffic congestion, though limited public transit options exist.
The area offers a quiet, rural environment with access to outdoor activities, though shopping and dining options are limited within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a reliance on HUD Fair Market Rent benchmarks; investor presence is not explicitly quantified.
The local economy is anchored by education, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture, with a significant portion of the workforce in professional and management roles.
The area is highly car-friendly with excellent access to major roads, but lacks significant public transit infrastructure.
Parcels are served by the Alleghany County School District.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and ZIP-level aggregations.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Primary public high school serving the district.
Known for quiet streets and a tranquil, rural atmosphere.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.