Three-Bedroom Renovated Home on 5.04 Acres with Detached Garage – Sparta, TN – $359,000

Property Overview

Set on 5.04 acres in Sparta, Tennessee, this renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home combines a refreshed interior with acreage, outdoor space, and a detached garage. Built in 1997, the 1,465-square-foot home features new paint, new floor covering, updated fixtures, a remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops and new appliances, and a stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace in the living room.

The main level includes an open living and dining arrangement, a primary suite with a double vanity and tile walk-in shower, and main-level laundry. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. Outside, the property includes a covered front porch, open rear deck, wooded and cleared areas, views, an outbuilding, and space where horses can be raised.

Interior Features

Exterior, Land & Parking

The 5.04-acre property combines wooded and cleared areas with trees and views. Outdoor living areas include a covered front porch and rear deck. A detached garage provides four covered parking spaces and includes a garage door opener, while RV access and parking are also available.

The property includes an additional outbuilding and allows horses to be raised. The home has vinyl siding with frame construction and a shingle roof. Recent improvements include a new roof, new deck, and complete interior renovation.

Utilities & Property Details

• Public water
• Septic tank sewer system
• Natural gas
• Electric service with circuit breakers
• Paved road surface
• No HOA
• No subdivision
• Parcel number: 050.02
• Annual property tax: $594
• Tax assessed value: $168,700
• Property tax and assessment figures are listed as provided for the property.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Sparta is a city in White County in Middle Tennessee. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city’s July 2025 population at 5,038, compared with a 2020 Census population of 4,998. The city sits in the Upper Cumberland region and is served by a network of state and U.S. highways, with the Calfkiller River running through the community.

The City of Sparta describes the community as part of the Highlands of Tennessee regional initiative, which also includes surrounding Upper Cumberland communities.

Safety & Crime

Crime information is best evaluated using the FBI Crime Data Explorer and local law-enforcement reporting for the relevant geography and reporting period. The available official sources reviewed for this listing did not provide a sufficiently consistent 2024 city-level series for violent crime, property crime, burglary, theft, robbery, motor vehicle theft, and aggravated assault to present as a comparable local table without risking misleading comparisons.

The City of Sparta identifies separate city and county law-enforcement services and operates a 911 emergency communications center.

Schools & Education

White County Schools serves students in Sparta and White County and currently operates eight schools serving approximately 3,500 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Nearby public schools listed by the City of Sparta include White County High School, White County Middle School, and several elementary schools including Bon De Croft, Cassville, Findlay, Northfield, and Woodland Park Elementary.

School assignment for a particular residence should be confirmed directly with the school district before making enrollment decisions. Proximity to a school does not by itself establish attendance boundaries.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Sparta has local medical services, including Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital, identified by the City of Sparta as a 60-bed hospital. The city also lists physicians, dentists, nursing homes, assisted living, and daycare services within the community.

Housing Market History

Historical median home values for Sparta provide context for how the local housing market has changed over time. The following series uses the same metric and geography throughout: median home value for Sparta, Tennessee, based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey five-year estimates as compiled by GeoStat.

For more current market context, Zillow reported a typical Sparta home value of $285,188 as of August 31, 2026, with a 5.9% year-over-year increase. Zillow also reported a July 2026 median sale price of $302,583. These current measures use Zillow’s own methodology and should not be treated as interchangeable with the historical Census-based median home-value series above.

Transportation & Access

Sparta is served by several major routes. U.S. Highway 70 runs east-west through the city, while Highway 111 provides a major north-south connection. Other state routes serving the area include 84, 135, 136, and 289.

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is identified by the City of Sparta as approximately nine miles north of Sparta near the Putnam County and White County line. The city also has access to the Caney Fork & Western Railroad for regional rail service.

Transportation infrastructure in the wider area includes ongoing TDOT work. In 2026, TDOT reported resurfacing work on White County SR-1 and a culvert replacement project on SR-111 between O’Connor Road and Old Kentucky Road.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday services are available within Sparta, including grocery shopping, pharmacy services, banking, fuel, and other retail needs. Walmart Supercenter at 202 Sam Walton Drive provides grocery shopping, pharmacy services, automotive services, vision services, and grocery pickup and delivery.

The City of Sparta also lists several banking institutions serving the community, including Citizens Bank, First National Bank of Tennessee, U.S. Bank, and other local and regional banking services.

Parks & Recreation

Sparta provides a range of public recreation resources. City facilities include Pearson Park Pavilion, S. Carter Street Park with a walking trail and play equipment, Wallace Smith Park, a public mountain bike trail, the White County Fair Community Complex, and Liberty Square Amphitheatre.

The city also published a comprehensive parks and recreation master-plan initiative in 2026 as part of longer-term community recreation planning.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property itself is equipped with public water, septic sewer, natural gas, and electric service. These property-specific utility details are separate from broader area availability.

At the community level, the City of Sparta identifies Middle Tennessee Natural Gas as the natural-gas provider, Sparta Electric Department for electricity, and city water service supplied from the Calfkiller River. The city also provides garbage collection and recycling-related services through city and county facilities.

Broadband availability varies by address. Current area-level broadband listings include fiber, cable, DSL, fixed-wireless, 5G, and satellite providers. The FCC National Broadband Map is the appropriate resource for confirming which providers and technologies report service at a specific address.

Development & Planning

The City of Sparta maintains municipal planning and zoning resources, including its zoning map and subdivision regulations. In 2026, the city also published information concerning a comprehensive parks and recreation master-planning process.

Regional transportation work has also been active in 2026. TDOT reported ongoing work on White County SR-1 resurfacing and SR-111 culvert replacement, with traffic-control measures associated with those projects.

Development and transportation projects can change over time, so current project status should be confirmed with the relevant municipal or state agency before making decisions based on future plans.

Property Summary