579 Blue Springs Rd, Sparta, TN, 38583
About This Home
Riverfront cabin on 5 unrestricted acres with direct access to the Calfkiller River. This 1BR/1BA hideaway features a wood burning fireplace with insert and covered back deck overlooking the water. The private dock provides easy access for fishing and kayaking, with abundant wildlife throughout the property. Improvements include a 20x24 insulated detached garage with electricity and concrete floors, 8x10 concrete storm shelter, pole barn, and two septic systems already in place. There is multiple building sites that offer potential for your dream home or additional income producing property. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Sparta, 25 minutes to Cookeville, and approximately 1.5 hours to Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. Ideal for full-time living, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2021
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Siding,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Microwave,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Other
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- New Floor Covering,Ceiling Fan(s)
- Window features: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two,Insert,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 600
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 021.00
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Calf Killer River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Calf Killer River
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Calf Killer River,Waterfront
Lot
- Lot size: 5 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot,Waterfront,Views,Trees
- Lot size dimensions: 5 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
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 | $1,516 | $18,192 |
| Home Insurance | $165 | $1,980 |
| Property Taxes | $345 | $4,140 |
| Electricity | $175 | $2,103 |
| Total | $2,201 | $26,412 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Price change | $289,900 |
| 2026-02-23 | Listed for sale | $299,900 |
| 2026-01-31 | Listing removed | $324,998 |
| 2025-07-11 | Listed for sale | $324,998 |
| 1981-01-01 | Sold | $2,000 |
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