Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 11,075 ↑ 1.7% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $44,272 41% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $199,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 34.9% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 148 transactions |
| Active Listings | 200 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 216 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $11,905 |
| Recent Sales | 123 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 198 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 11.13 acres |
| Active Listings | 142 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 35.92 | $460,000 | $12,806 | 1828 Stratford Road | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 23.05 | $110,000 | $4,772 | Osborne Road (off) | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 3.73 | $45,000 | $12,064 | Lot 27 Terra Vista Drive | Laurel Springs |
| Feb 2026 | 3.69 | $45,000 | $12,195 | Lot 26 Terra Vista Drive | Laurel Springs |
| Feb 2026 | 1.36 | $12,500 | $9,191 | 13 Holly Hill Dr | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 1.43 | $12,500 | $8,741 | TBD Holly Hill Drive | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 3.05 | $50,000 | $16,393 | 732 Deer Ridge Ln | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 34.00 | $190,000 | $5,588 | TBD Fox Ridge Road | Glade Valley |
| Feb 2026 | 1.22 | $40,000 | $32,787 | Nile Rd | Sparta |
| Feb 2026 | 1.03 | $19,900 | $19,246 | Lot #81 Prime Circle | Piney Creek |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 15.16 | $98,000 | $6,464 | 9-28644 Vine Ln | Laurel Springs |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $22,500 | $11,250 | 32 Highland Hills Dr | Ennice |
| Jan 2026 | 1.04 | $8,000 | $7,692 | TBD Fishers Peak View | Ennice |
| Jan 2026 | 1.02 | $21,000 | $20,588 | 7-28663 Seven | Lot |
| Jan 2026 | 1.26 | $50,000 | $39,683 | 9 River Access Rd | Piney Creek |
| Jan 2026 | 1.52 | $37,000 | $24,342 | TBD Tedder Road | Sparta |
| Jan 2026 | 9.59 | $40,000 | $4,171 | 2 Bluebird Trl | Glade Valley |
| Jan 2026 | 1.52 | $37,000 | $24,342 | Tedder Rd #2 | Sparta |
| Jan 2026 | 1.11 | $40,000 | $36,036 | 0 Hickory Dr | Maggie Valley |
| Dec 2025 | 3.24 | $69,000 | $21,296 | Chestnut Grove Church Rd | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 4.03 | $69,000 | $17,134 | 18 N Hwy Highway | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 5.51 | $425,000 | $77,133 | 45 Foye Dr | Geneva |
| Dec 2025 | 23.20 | $3,000 | $129 | Rivers Edge Rd | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 1.03 | $7,000 | $6,763 | TBD Happy River Road | Grassy Creek |
| Nov 2025 | 7.35 | $75,000 | $10,204 | Deacon Rd | Grassy Creek |
| Nov 2025 | 1.57 | $30,000 | $19,108 | 1535 Shawtown Rd | Glade Valley |
| Nov 2025 | 29.58 | $473,280 | $16,000 | TBD Doctors Street Road | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 1.20 | $35,000 | $29,094 | #5 Autumn Glen Drive | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 16.50 | $40,000 | $2,424 | Nile Rd | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 2.00 | $40,000 | $20,000 | TBD Nile Road | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 4.65 | $115,000 | $24,721 | TBD Southside Drive | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 1.38 | $28,500 | $20,652 | 4-11 Eleven | Glade Valley |
| Nov 2025 | 1.38 | $28,500 | $20,652 | TBD Billings Way Road | Glade Valley |
| Nov 2025 | 1.41 | $125,500 | $89,324 | 72 Majestic View Circle Boulevard | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 1.32 | $129,500 | $97,958 | 73 Majestic View Circle Boulevard | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 1.70 | $45,000 | $26,471 | 240 Three Creeks Ln | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 1.01 | $45,000 | $44,555 | 38 Bear Creek Ln | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 1.13 | $45,000 | $39,858 | Lot 38 Solitude Lane | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 1.08 | $6,000 | $5,571 | Lot #6 Cubs Lane | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 15.00 | $185,000 | $12,333 | tbd Mountain View Road | Glade Valley |
| Oct 2025 | 1.01 | $5,800 | $5,743 | 71 Prime Way | Piney Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 25.24 | $15,000 | $594 | Flint Hill Rd | Piney Creek |
| Oct 2025 | 1.29 | $30,000 | $23,256 | 283 Lakeview Dr | Glade Valley |
| Oct 2025 | 1.29 | $30,000 | $23,256 | TBD Meadow View/Lakeview Drive | Roaring Gap |
| Sep 2025 | 4.19 | $15,000 | $3,580 | Scheiber, Stefan | Glade Valley |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $55,000 | $55,000 | 27 River Park Dr | Grassy Creek |
| Sep 2025 | 9.31 | $82,000 | $8,808 | Atwood, Lillie | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 47.25 | $270,000 | $5,714 | Wilson, Emory | Laurel Springs |
| Sep 2025 | 1.97 | $87,000 | $44,230 | Lot #2 Riverwalk Drive | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 1.02 | $14,000 | $13,725 | TBD High Valley Way | Laurel Springs |
| Sep 2025 | 21.52 | $101,000 | $4,693 | Pruitt Rd | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 1.04 | $10,000 | $9,615 | 1 Andrews Rd | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 1.42 | $22,000 | $15,526 | Lot 26 Riverside Drive | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 4.54 | $34,000 | $7,489 | TBD/Lot 11 Fernwood Lane | Piney Creek |
| Sep 2025 | 1.01 | $11,000 | $10,902 | TBD Deer Crossing Road | Piney Creek |
| Sep 2025 | 15.61 | $142,500 | $9,129 | 0 Duncan Ridge Rd | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 1.02 | $14,000 | $13,726 | 10-28644 Ten | Margie |
| Sep 2025 | 1.13 | $5,000 | $4,425 | 76 Prime Cir | Mountain |
| Sep 2025 | 1.90 | $15,000 | $7,895 | 128 Sadys Walk Way | Glade Valley |
| Aug 2025 | 22.09 | $100,000 | $4,527 | 4-28644 Four | Laurel Springs |
| Aug 2025 | 1.55 | $125,000 | $80,593 | 1019 Us Highway 21 S | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 1.04 | $245,000 | $235,577 | 175 Gleneagle West Drive | Roaring Gap |
| Aug 2025 | 1.85 | $44,000 | $23,784 | 34 Atwood St | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 3.16 | $19,500 | $6,171 | 59 Laurel Breeze Ln | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 3.16 | $19,500 | $6,171 | Lot #59 Tom's Knob #59 | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 1.42 | $35,000 | $24,648 | 14 Hill St | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 1.42 | $35,000 | $24,648 | TBD Holly Hill Drive #14 | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 4.57 | $62,500 | $13,676 | 1 Glade Valley Church Rd | Herbert |
| Aug 2025 | 7.00 | $65,000 | $9,286 | 5-28675 Five | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 7.15 | $65,000 | $9,091 | TBD Air Bellows Gap Road #5 | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 68.30 | $295,000 | $4,319 | 137 C and M Lane | Laurel Springs |
| Aug 2025 | 9.68 | $100,000 | $10,331 | Us Highway 21 S | Glade Valley |
| Aug 2025 | 10.00 | $60,000 | $6,000 | TBD Antioch Road | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 1.16 | $70,000 | $60,345 | 178 Simons Trout Road | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 3.82 | $27,000 | $7,068 | 119-21 Laurel Glenn Church Rd | Sparta |
| Aug 2025 | 3.82 | $27,000 | $7,068 | Ginkgo Dr | Laurel Springs |
| Aug 2025 | 3.82 | $27,000 | $7,068 | TBD Ginkgo Drive | Sparta |
| Jul 2025 | 5.02 | $28,500 | $5,677 | 1630 Roberts Rd | Laurel Springs |
| Jul 2025 | 3.94 | $30,000 | $7,614 | 222 Highland Hills Dr | Ennice |
| Jul 2025 | 4.60 | $125,000 | $27,174 | 11 Cave Rock Way | Glade Valley |
| Jul 2025 | 15.41 | $116,000 | $7,528 | 3 Reid St #B | Sparta |
| Jul 2025 | 1.31 | $50,000 | $38,168 | 27-K High St | Glade Valley |
| Jul 2025 | 260.99 | $1,480,000 | $5,671 | 3504 Piney Post Office Road | Piney Creek |
| Jul 2025 | 17.48 | $260,000 | $14,874 | Fox Trot Ln Lot 23-24-25 | Sparta |
| Jul 2025 | 17.48 | $260,000 | $14,874 | TBD Fox Trot Lane | Sparta |
| Jul 2025 | 4.02 | $250,000 | $62,189 | 1262 Turnberry Drive | Roaring Gap |
| Jun 2025 | 1.01 | $17,500 | $17,327 | 37A Mountain High Rd | Sparta |
| Jun 2025 | 1.01 | $17,500 | $17,327 | 37 Mountain High Rd | Sparta |
| Jun 2025 | 1.01 | $17,500 | $17,327 | 0 Mountain High Road | Sparta |
| Jun 2025 | 1.62 | $4,500 | $2,778 | 15-28675 Fifteen | Geneva |
| Jun 2025 | 5.30 | $50,000 | $9,434 | 240 Rich Hill Rd | Glade Valley |
| Jun 2025 | 3.48 | $17,500 | $5,029 | 23 Lonesome Oak Dr | Ennice |
| Jun 2025 | 2.59 | $28,000 | $10,811 | TBD/Lot 23 Scenic Mountain Drive | Sparta |
| Jun 2025 | 3.48 | $17,500 | $5,029 | 512 Lonesome Oak Drive | Ennice |
| Jun 2025 | 6.17 | $25,000 | $4,052 | 10 State Highway 18 N | Laurel Springs |
| Jun 2025 | 7.37 | $25,000 | $3,392 | Lot 10 Whitetail Lane | Laurel Springs |
| May 2025 | 1.09 | $40,000 | $36,698 | 205 Osborne Rd | Sparta |
| May 2025 | 1.99 | $54,000 | $27,136 | 31 Teresa Way | Ennice |
| May 2025 | 1.99 | $54,000 | $27,136 | 0 Teresa Way #31 | Ennice |
| May 2025 | 141.04 | $100,000 | $709 | 2-6 Six | Roaring Gap |
| May 2025 | 86.44 | $88,000 | $1,018 | State Highway 18 S | Laurel Springs |
| May 2025 | 1.21 | $75,000 | $61,983 | Lot 2A Troon Avenue | Roaring Gap |
| Apr 2025 | 41.77 | $175,000 | $4,190 | TBD Phipps Rd | Sparta |
| Apr 2025 | 1.05 | $12,500 | $11,905 | 24 Rocky Creek Rd | Rock Creek |
| Apr 2025 | 1.36 | $30,000 | $22,059 | TBD Busic Ridge #7 | Sparta |
| Apr 2025 | 5.44 | $47,500 | $8,732 | Lot #23 & #24 Alta Vista Lane | Sparta |
| Apr 2025 | 1.89 | $18,000 | $9,544 | Lot 15 No Name | Sparta |
| Apr 2025 | 2.35 | $77,500 | $32,979 | 25 Laurel Breeze Ln | Sparta |
| Apr 2025 | 2.58 | $77,500 | $30,039 | Lot #25 Tom's Knob #25 | Sparta |
| Mar 2025 | 4.45 | $39,000 | $8,764 | 4209 Us Highway 21 N | Sparta |
| Mar 2025 | 1.13 | $8,000 | $7,067 | Lot #12 Enchanted Forest Drive | Piney Creek |
| Mar 2025 | 3.25 | $60,000 | $18,462 | 5206 State Highway 18 S | Sparta |
| Mar 2025 | 4.91 | $29,000 | $5,906 | 15 Fox Trl | Sparta |
| Mar 2025 | 3.11 | $50,000 | $16,077 | Lot 25 Terra Vista Drive | Laurel Springs |
| Mar 2025 | 32.90 | $114,000 | $3,465 | Old State Highway 16 | Laurel Springs |
| Mar 2025 | 10.31 | $38,500 | $3,734 | 353 New Haven Rd | Sparta |
| Mar 2025 | 2.26 | $28,000 | $12,389 | 12-13 Thirteen | Sparta |
| Mar 2025 | 2.83 | $28,000 | $9,880 | Lot 12 & 13 No Name | Sparta |
| Mar 2025 | 2.04 | $84,000 | $41,237 | Lot #8 River Walk Drive | Sparta |
| Mar 2025 | 2.29 | $86,000 | $37,604 | Lot #9 River Walk Drive | Sparta |
| Mar 2025 | 5.99 | $6,000 | $1,002 | 199 Coles Ln | Glade Valley |
| Mar 2025 | 37.62 | $220,000 | $5,848 | 3 Colony Dr | Callaway |
| Mar 2025 | 36.77 | $220,000 | $5,983 | off Brown Road | Sparta |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $15,000 |
| Recent Sales | 25 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 95 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.70 acres |
| Active Listings | 58 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.61 | $8,500 | 3 River Mountain Dr #A | Piney Creek |
| Feb 2026 | 0.76 | $8,400 | Lot 3A Silvia Lane | Piney Creek |
| Feb 2026 | 0.49 | $8,000 | 46 Holly Knoll Rd | Glade Valley |
| Feb 2026 | 0.97 | $21,000 | TBD Hollyknoll Road | Glade Valley |
| Jan 2026 | 0.69 | $14,000 | 5 Thunder Ridge Rd | Laurel Springs |
| Jan 2026 | 0.73 | $15,000 | TBD Little Creek Lane | Glade Valley |
| Jan 2026 | 0.96 | $8,000 | 23-28623 23 | Ennice |
| Jan 2026 | 0.83 | $25,000 | 12 River Access Rd | Piney Creek |
| Jan 2026 | 0.27 | $4,000 | 103 Shadow Rock Rd | Sparta |
| Dec 2025 | 0.89 | $17,000 | TBD Hollyknoll | Glade Valley |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.93 | $17,000 | 10878 Glade Valley Rd | Ennice |
| Dec 2025 | 0.51 | $9,000 | Lot 20 Isabel Way | Piney Creek |
| Dec 2025 | 0.60 | $10,000 | Walnut Branch Church Rd | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 0.61 | $25,000 | 2019 Mahogany Rock Rd | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 0.48 | $10,000 | Lot # 1 Buckeye Ridge | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 0.76 | $18,000 | Pine Grove Cir | Sparta |
| Nov 2025 | 0.76 | $18,000 | TBD Pine Grove Circle | Glade Valley |
| Nov 2025 | 0.76 | $18,000 | Grove Ln Lot 8 | Glade Valley |
| Nov 2025 | 0.99 | $67,500 | TBD Deer Run Road | Roaring Gap |
| Nov 2025 | 0.51 | $31,500 | TBD Troon Avenue #167 | Roaring Gap |
| Oct 2025 | 0.69 | $15,000 | TBD Little Creek Road | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 0.54 | $10,000 | 4 Air Bellows Gap Rd | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 0.88 | $6,000 | 6 Bear Creek Ln | Sparta |
| Oct 2025 | 0.58 | $7,500 | 20 Green Acres Dr | Sparta |
| Sep 2025 | 0.58 | $33,000 | 98-28663 98 | Fred |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 11,075 |
| Population (2020) | 10,888 |
| Population Growth | 1.72% |
| Median Household Income | $44,272 |
| Median Home Value | $199,000 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,752 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,703 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 34.9% |
| Median Age | 51.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,276 (11.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.6% |
Market Overview
Alleghany County, North Carolina has a population of 11,075, which has grown 1.72% since 2020. The median household income is $44,272, below the national median of $74,580 by 40.6%. With a median home value of $199,000 and an unemployment rate of 3.6%, the local economy is struggling. The housing vacancy rate of 34.9% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in North Carolina makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $12,000 per acre, with properties averaging 11.40 acres. There are currently 200 active land listings in the county.
Related Resources
- Sell Land in Alleghany County, NC
- How to Sell Land in North Carolina
- FSBO Guide
- Land Valuation Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Alleghany County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Alleghany County has a population of 11,075. The county has grown 1.72% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Alleghany County?
The median household income in Alleghany County is $44,272, which is 40.6% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Alleghany County growing or shrinking?
Alleghany County is growing. The population has increased 1.72% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Alleghany County?
The median home value in Alleghany County is $199,000. The housing vacancy rate is 34.9%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, indicating a struggling local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $12,000 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $15,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Alleghany County, North Carolina?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.