Agricultural Land with Home for Sale in Sparta, Tennessee
899 Messenger Rd, Sparta, TN 38583
Unbelievable, historic farm in Sparta, Tennessee. Known as the County House Farm, the main home was constructed of the finest materials available in 1831. With a storied history, this farm dates back to the War of 1812 and the Civil War. There are over 250 acres of beautiful Tennessee farmland that offers approximately 3 miles of Calfkiller River frontage, mountain views from every angle, 3 ponds, 11 springs, 8 caves, and lots of wildlife to enjoy. The main home currently has all the history uncovered and ready for you to make it your own. The 3 bedroom 2 bath guest house is newly renovated and offers 1344 sq ft., large kitchen, and open living area. The property that is used for a cattle farm has good fencing, a large barn, and several other buildings.
- Listed by Brad Lewis, (931) 510-9813, True North Real Estate Services
Location
- Street address
- 899 Messenger Rd
- County
- White County
- Elevation
- 946 feet
Directions
HWY 111S, GO ALMOST TO WHERE THE HWY 111S SPLITS ONTO HWY 70S TOWARD MCMINNVILLE. JUST BEFORE THE SPLIT, TURN RIGHT ONTO MESSENGER RD., PROPERTY IS AT THE END OF THE ROAD.
Property details
- Acreage
- 250.37 acres
- MLS #
- REALTRACS 2823560
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $2,540
Parcels
- 079 03400 000
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Possession
- Negotiable
Lot
- Terrain
- Level
- View
- Mountain(s), River
- Waterfront
- Pond, River Front, Year Round Access
Exterior
- Outdoor Spaces
- Covered, Porch
- Structures
- Barn(s), Guest House
Structure
- Style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 2
- Basement
- Partial, Unfinished
- Water
- Private
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Stone
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Above Grade
- 5,328 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 768 sq ft
- Flooring
- Concrete
- Fireplaces
- Wood Burning
- Appliances
- Range
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Public | Available | — |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle Elementary | Elementary | — | — |
| White Co Middle School | Middle | — | — |
| White County High School | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | New listing | $3,399,000 | — | UCAR |
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