Is Sparta, WI dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Sparta, WI?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Sparta, WI?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Sparta, WI?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in Sparta, WI?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Sparta, WI show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Sparta, WI?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is Sparta, WI walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in Sparta, WI?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's wildlife

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Sparta, WI?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Sparta, WI plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Sparta, WI walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Sparta, WI have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Sparta, WI?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in Sparta, WI?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

1981 River Rd
Sparta, WI 54656

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,550 sqft

$230,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,470/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$230,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,470/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,550 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Newly updated, nice sized property that is move in ready just outside of town. Call today to see this property before it's too late.

1981 River Rd, Sparta, WI 54656 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,550 sqft single-family home built in 2004. It last sold for $135,000 on Jan 26, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $230,200, with a rent estimate of $1,881/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

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A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1981 River Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2004
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price History for 1981 River Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/26/2021	$135,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/26/2021 Contract Date 01/26/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $405
11/02/2020	$139,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/24/2020	$139,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/21/2020	$139,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
09/03/2020	$144,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/02/2006	$77,600	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/02/2006 Contract Date 04/24/2006 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $233

Market trends in Sparta

Last updated May 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$2,491
Assessment	$175,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1981 River Rd

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2003 River Rd, Sparta, WI	0.03	Single-Family Home	$207,500	12/05/25	3	1.5	1,520
1141 Evenson COURT, Sparta, WI	0.19	Single-Family Home	$330,000	12/12/25	3	2	1,800
2061 Julie AVENUE, Sparta, WI	0.19	Single-Family Home	$350,000	10/10/25	3	2	1,575
1011 Evenson DRIVE, Sparta, WI	0.19	Single-Family Home	$375,000	08/22/25	4	2	1,900
1655 Clearview DRIVE, Sparta, WI	0.31	Single-Family Home	$375,000	04/13/26	4	2.5	1,642
1900 Cedarwood AVENUE, Sparta, WI	0.11	Single-Family Home	$424,000	05/22/26	4	2	2,400
2021 Cedarwood AVENUE, Sparta, WI	0.07	Single-Family Home	$395,000	05/14/26	4	3	2,370
1698 River ROAD, Sparta, WI	0.27	Single-Family Home	$295,000	01/09/26	4	2.5	2,500
2143 Julie AVENUE, Sparta, WI	0.27	Single-Family Home	$306,000	08/18/25	4	3.5	2,530
1960 Cedarwood AVENUE, Sparta, WI	0.09	Single-Family Home	$348,453	09/29/25	5	3	2,300

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SOLD
DEC 5, 2025
$207,500
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,520 sqft
2003 River Rd,
Sparta, WI 54656
OFF MARKET
Est. $447,600
6 bd
3 ba
1,600 sqft
1961-1963 River ROAD,
Sparta, WI 54656
Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $263,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,200 sqft
1962 River ROAD,
Sparta, WI 54656
Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $245,800
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,250 sqft
2000 River ROAD,
Sparta, WI 54656
Closed
SOLD
MAY 14, 2026
$395,000
4 bd
3 ba
2,370 sqft
2021 Cedarwood AVENUE,
Sparta, WI 54656
Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $345,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,256 sqft
2041 CEDARWOOD AVENUE,
Sparta, WI 54656
Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $250,600
4 bd
3 ba
2,500 sqft
1900 River ROAD,
Sparta, WI 54656
Closed
SOLD
SEP 29, 2025
$348,453
5 bd
3 ba
2,300 sqft
1960 Cedarwood AVENUE,
Sparta, WI 54656
Closed
SOLD
MAY 22, 2026
$424,000
4 bd
2 ba
2,400 sqft
1900 Cedarwood AVENUE,
Sparta, WI 54656
Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $331,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,404 sqft
1051 Evenson,
Jenkins, MN 56456
FOR SALE
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
0.27 ACRES
$450,000
3 bd
3.5 ba
2,350 sqft
1001 Sugarberry BOULEVARD,
Sparta, WI 54656
Active
OFF MARKET
Est. $395,200
4 bd
3 ba
2,476 sqft
2060 Linda LANE,
Sparta, WI 54656
Closed

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What Locals Say about Sparta

At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say it's dog friendly
92 % Say car is needed
91 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say yards are well-kept
78 % Say people would walk alone at night
77 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say kids play outside
66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
57 % Say there's wildlife
57 % Say it's quiet
55 % Say neighbors are friendly
51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
51 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
49 % Say there are sidewalks
42 % Say streets are well-lit
17 % Say there are community events

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Bac355
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6y ago
"neighbors are friendly and often stop to talk when out walking. We have neighborhood get togethers and picnics."
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Jason H.
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6y ago
"Overall a good town. I personally don’t have kids living with me to know about schools but there’s plenty of parks and activities for kids. I give this town for families a 7/10"
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6y ago
"Peaceful but I’ve only been here a few months. People are friendly and talk to you. It’s nice here so far. "
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April R.
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7y ago
"I've lived in Sparta my whole life, it's a very family-friendly town. very safe, not much crime. "
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Nicole D.
Resident
8y ago
"There are tons of kids in the neighborhood for my children to play with and even though i dont know all of my neighbors everyone is always friendly!"
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Rachel G.
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"It’s a very nice town and would love to move there again. People are very nice and it is close to shopping"
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ronsusanriley
12y ago
"sparta is a friendly with accessability to a lot of businesses down town and on the highway"
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