Sparta Housing Market Report January 2025•White County, Tennessee

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Housing Prices in Sparta, TN

How much do homes in Sparta, TN cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Sparta, TN a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Sparta is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since January 2024

At the same time last year, Sparta was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Sparta is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$293,650$184/SqFt
+$41,650
+16.5%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Sparta have sold for 16.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sparta was $293,650 in January 2025, up 16.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $184.

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsJan 2024Jan 2025Change YoY
1$177.5K$133K
-25.1%
2$182K$210K
+15.4%
3$275K$290.2K
+5.5%
4$340.4K$373.7K
+9.8%
5$450K$587K
+30.4%

Summary: Sparta housing price by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -25.1%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +15.4%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +5.5%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +9.8%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +30.4%.

Housing supply in Sparta, TN

How many homes are available in Sparta, TN?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
200Last MonthJan 2025
1722 months agoDec 2024
+16.3 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

Summary: The Sparta real estate market had 200 homes for sale in Jan 2025, a 16.3 % increase compared to Dec 2024.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
11Last MonthJan 2025
172 months agoDec 2024
-35.3 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsDec 2024Jan 2025Change MoM
23539
+11.4%
41829
+61.1%
122
0.0%
3102117
+14.7%
51513
-13.3%

Summary: Sparta housing inventory by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +11.4%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +61.1%. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +14.7%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -13.3%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Sparta, TN cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price2 Homes

At Asking Price2 Homes

Under Asking Price6 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Sparta, you may be able to get a good deal. 60% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 11 homes were sold or pending in Sparta in January 2025, down by 35.3% month-over-month. Of the 10 sold homes, 60% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and and 20% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sparta, TN

How long does it take to sell a home in Sparta, TN?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days7 Homes

30 – 90 Days1 Home

Over 90 Days3 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Sparta are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During January 2025, 11 homes were sold in Sparta; 64% of homes were sold within 30 days, 9% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 27% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
106 DaysThis YearJan 2025
85 Days1 year agoJan 2024
+23.8 %
Change YoYJan 2024 – Jan 2025

Summary: Homes in Sparta had an average listing age of 106 days in Jan 2025, up by 23.8% compared to the previous year.

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