117 Gillen Dr, Sparta, TN, 38583
About This Home
This charming four-bedroom, three-bathroom brick home is the epitome of convenience and comfort, offering a prime location close to shopping centers and schools—perfect for families. Nestled in a great neighborhood, it's centrally located between Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, providing easy access to city amenities and attractions. The main level features three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, designed for family living with an open layout that offers both private space and shared areas. The lower level presents a private retreat with an additional bedroom, bathroom, and a cozy family room, ideal for guests or extended family. Additional features include a two-car garage for secure parking and extra storage, scenic mountain views, and a relaxing side porch. Natural beauty abounds, as the home is close to many state parks and Center Hill Lake, offering opportunities for hiking, boating, and enjoying nature. This home is a unique blend of convenience, and comfort.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Brick,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven,Refrigerator,Electric Range
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- New Paint
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One,Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,871
- Total interior livable area: 2,871 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 8
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Porch,Covered
Lot
- Lot size: 0.53 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 125 x 185
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway,Attached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Ice Storm
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Tennessee Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,072 | $24,864 |
| Home Insurance | $225 | $2,700 |
| Property Taxes | $666 | $7,992 |
| Electricity | $233 | $2,799 |
| Total | $3,196 | $38,352 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Price change | $439,900 |
| 2026-03-21 | Listed for sale | $450,000 |
| 2021-08-31 | Sold | $299,900 |
| 2021-07-09 | Contingent | $294,900 |
| 2021-07-01 | Price change | $294,900 |
| 2021-06-10 | Listed for sale | $299,900 |
| 2019-08-16 | Sold | $216,500 |
| 2019-06-03 | Listed for sale | $219,900 |
| 2008-05-12 | Listing removed | $179,900 |
| 2008-04-16 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
| 2007-07-25 | Sold | $150,000 |
| 2001-07-06 | Sold | $125,000 |
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