Big Bottom Rd, Sparta, TN 38583
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FOR SALE
54 ACRES

$1,650,000

    Big Bottom Rd, Sparta, TN 38583

    Est. Mortgage $9,698/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land
    54 acre lot

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around Big Bottom Rd.
    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    What's unique:Free-flowing caney fork riverLarge limestone boulders
    The +/- 54 Acre Big Bottom Farm is well-known in White and Van Buren Counties for its location on and fronting the scenic headwaters of the Caney Fork River. The shoals lying just upriver from the confluence with Cane Creek are reported to be the high-water mark for the downstream flood control reservoir. Cane Creek is a primary creek feeding north and off the Cumberland Plateau to the valley from the 30,000 acre Fall Creek Falls Tennessee State Park located about 20-miles to the south near Spencer. Big Bottom was referred to by local farmers and timbermen as the area east of the river ford which is comprised of modest sized open fertile fields, large limestone boulders, and flood plain at this valley forming water off the plateau to the east and south. The oldest of the Tennessee Valley Authority hydroelectric and water control dams (constructed 1915) is downstream about seventeen miles west and is known as Great Falls Dam, Rock Island, Tennessee. The free-flowing Caney Fork River forms east of the Big Bottom farm shoals from several creeks to the west, including Bee Creek, which drain and originate on and off the plateau. Many of these creeks form in the State of Tennessee’s 10,000-acre Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness area. This remote yet accessible property makes the Big Bottom Farm unique. The most famous sites in the state’s wilderness area are Scotts Gulf and Lost Creek, which are heavily forested with native hardwoods. This immediate area is one of the most beautiful, pristine, yet assessable wild places left in Tennessee. Because of its lack of human development activity, it is attractive to a variety of wildlife, spelunkers, hunters, and hikers. This area is a vast unspoiled wilderness owned by the state and covers an area between Cumberland, White and Van Buren Counties in Tennessee. There is a pavilion constructed down by the river's edge. No soil work completed on the site but the higher elevation would make an incredible homesite location.
    Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
    Listing Provided by: Jamie Spencer, CRB Broker/Owner, (615) 804-2571
    Mossy Oak Properties, Tennessee Land & Farm, LLC, (615) 879-8282
    Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#3187044
    Also Listed on RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

    Home Details for Big Bottom Rd

    Interior Features

    Heating & Cooling
    No CoolingNo Heating
    View
    Has a ViewView: Valley, River

    Exterior Features

    Exterior Home Features
    No Private Pool
    Parking & Garage
    No Attached Garage
    Frontage
    WaterfrontWaterfront: River FrontRoad Frontage: County RoadRoad Surface Type: AsphaltOn Waterfront
    Surface & Elevation
    Topography: Level, Rolling Slope

    Days on Market

    Days on Market: 3

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: FarmProperty Subtype: Farm
    Building
    Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNot Habitable Residence
    Property Information
    Included in Sale: Land And BuildingsParcel Number: 099 02903 000

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $1,650,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Active

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Sparta
    School Information
    Elementary School: Woodland Park ElementaryJr High / Middle School: White Co Middle SchoolHigh School: White County High School

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: 3187044

    Community

    Not Senior Community

    HOA

    No HOA

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 54 Acres

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: Standard

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 3187044Water ViewWater View: RiverAttribution Contact: 6158042571

    Around this home

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    What Locals Say about Sparta

    At least 36 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 91 % Say car is needed

    • 91 % Say parking is easy

    • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 78 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 63 % Say kids play outside

    • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 56 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 51 % Say it's quiet

    • 44 % Say there's wildlife

    • 43 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 34 % Say there are community events

    • 23 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 17 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 16 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
    • 5bwt2bjtz4
      "i drive to school in mcminnville and i work and live in sparta. the drive isn’t too far but i would like to stay in the area "
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    • Dee M.
      "Gentle and beautiful family oriented community- children are starting school here in the fall. Sparta has a lot culture invested into it"
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    • tlaroy02
      "Peaceful neighborhood, country setting. "
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    • Cathy G.
      "I live here very peaceful and quiet."
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    • Lanman
      "We give this beautiful country Log Home a 5 star rating. If you want to move to Tn, We hope you check out Crossville and Sparta. State parks. Hiking, fishing, golf and perfect weather for all!:) "
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    • Nat A.
      "safe, very little traffic, friendly neighborhood"
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    • RMcGraw
      "I do work and live here, although semi-retired. Basically we moved back to TN and Sparta/White County TN mainly due to much lower cost of living the beautiful scenery and the relaxed living environment. We find very friendly folks, typical modest rural area with low crime, low taxes, and good value properties. Good schools and bus transportation. There are many nice churches of a variety of denominations in the Sparta area. Locally, being some 30 min drive, you'll find Cookeville, TN a college town with all the excellent resturants and movies. In another direction is Crossville, TN., some 30 min drive, with Cumberland County Playhouse providing great New York broadway style theater shows at a modest price. You'll also be surrounded by many wonderful state parks all within a 30 minute drive or less. These offer camping, hiking, trail riding, resturantes and one boasting the highest waterfall East of the Rockies. Some 2 hrs to the East is the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with Pigeon Forge, Dollywood and Gatlinburg at its entrance. By I-40, Nashville, TN is 90 minutes to the West and Knoxville is 90 minutes to the East. Both offer excellent airline service as well as professional football teams an rated college teams. The Winters are moderate with temps in the low 30's occassionally dipping into the teens. The occassional snowfall averages about 2" to 4" in the area. Summers see temps in the lower to mid 90's with seasonal rain fall. The Fall folage in the area is absolutely the best. Although we are selling this property, we will stay in the area. Bob & Linda McGraw"
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    • kaleybrandonsmom
      "This area is great for kids. The schools are awesome! "
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    • Rosemary_ry
      "This home was built new in 2007 and is currently being rented. It has 2004 sq. ft. plus small screened in porch. It only has one owner. Quiet dead-end road. Conveniently located between Sparta and Cookeville, it is a most desired area in the County of White, State of Tennessee."
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    Market trends in Sparta

    Last updated August 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $303K
    $12.08K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    —
    Price per sq ft
    $201
    $3    MoM
    Available listings
    151

    Home Value

    Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

    Comparable sales

    These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Butts Bridge Rd, Sparta, TN
    1.21
    Lot/Land
    $129,900
    09/01/26
    -
    -
    983 River Hill Rd, Sparta, TN
    1.50
    Lot/Land
    $165,000
    06/19/26
    -
    -
    1 State Highway 285, Spencer, TN
    2.35
    Lot/Land
    $335,000
    01/05/26
    -
    -
    1 State Highway 285, Spencer, TN
    2.39
    Lot/Land
    $335,000
    01/05/26
    -
    -
    2339 Cane Creek Cummingsville Rd, Spencer, TN
    2.28
    Lot/Land
    $245,000
    01/21/26
    -
    -
    State Highway 285 #6, Spencer, TN
    2.31
    Lot/Land
    $145,000
    11/17/25
    -
    -
    Hickory Valley Rd, Sparta, TN
    2.33
    Lot/Land
    $220,000
    03/12/26
    -
    -
    Cane Creek Cummingsville Rd #3, Sparta, TN
    2.82
    Lot/Land
    $350,000
    04/27/26
    -
    -
    Cane Creek Rd #3, Sparta, TN
    2.88
    Lot/Land
    $247,143
    12/04/25
    -
    -
    Whites Cave Rd, Sparta, TN
    2.45
    Lot/Land
    $65,000
    08/17/26
    -
    -

    Nearby home prices

    Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    6101 Big Bottom Rd, Sparta, TN 38583
    0.28
    $378,100
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    Big Bottom Rd, Sparta, TN 38583
    0.48
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    421 Solomon Trl, Sparta, TN 38583
    0.87
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    962 Blackburn Mountain Rd, Sparta, TN 38583
    0.96
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    964 Blackburn Mountain Rd, Sparta, TN 38583
    1.08
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    356 Butts Bridge Rd, Sparta, TN 38583
    1.15
    $455,200
    1
    2
    900
    Off Market
    Butts Bridge Rd, Sparta, TN 38583
    1.21
    $129,900
    -
    -
    -
    Recently Sold
    983 River Hill Rd, Sparta, TN 38583
    1.50
    $165,000
    -
    -
    -
    Recently Sold
    320 Overlook Dr, Sparta, TN 38583
    1.52
    $700,900
    5
    3.5
    4,102
    Off Market

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Sep 22, 2026
    Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3187044
    		PendingToActive
    $1,650,000
    Jul 31, 2026
    Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3187044
    		Contingent
    $1,650,000
    May 4, 2026
    Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3187044
    		Listed For Sale
    $1,650,000

    LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

    Jamie Spencer, CRB Broker/Owner, Mossy Oak Properties, Tennessee Land & Farm, LLC, (615) 879-8282
    Agent Phone: (615) 804-2571
    Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-09-25 10:32:57 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Click here for more information

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    Frequently asked questions about Big Bottom Rd

    • How big is Big Bottom Rd?
      Big Bottom Rd in Sparta, TN is about 54 acres.
    • What is the price per acre for Big Bottom Rd?
      Big Bottom Rd in Sparta, TN is listed at $1,650,000, or about $30K per acre.
    • What do residents say about Sparta?
      Residents describe Sparta, TN as well-kept, easy to park in, and established. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Sparta, TN.
    • What are the closest schools to Big Bottom Rd?
      The closest schools to Big Bottom Rd in Sparta, TN are White County High School (rated 7/10), White County Middle School (rated 7/10), Woodland Park Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10).
    Big Bottom Rd, Sparta, TN 38583 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on May 4, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 3187044.