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

Does Sparta, WI show holiday spirit?

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

Would people walk alone at night in Sparta, WI?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

What is 524 Central Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 524 Central Ave in Sparta, WI is $198,400 .

Is Sparta a buyer's or seller's market?

Sparta is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Sparta?

Residents describe Sparta, WI as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Sparta, WI .

What are the closest schools to 524 Central Ave?

The closest schools to 524 Central Ave in Sparta, WI are Southside Elementary School (Pre-K), Sparta Elementary (rated 3/10), Sparta High School (rated 3/10).

How big is the lot at 524 Central Ave?

The lot at 524 Central Ave in Sparta, WI is about 0.40 acres (17,424 sq ft).

Does 524 Central Ave have parking?

Yes, 524 Central Ave in Sparta, WI has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$198,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,414 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

524 Central Ave, Sparta, WI 54656

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$198K

Since last month

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$7K (-3.5%)

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

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +161% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$199K
August 2026	$198K
July 2026	$201K
June 2026	$201K
May 2026	$200K
April 2026	$197K
March 2026	$199K
February 2026	$193K
January 2026	$190K
2025
December 2025	$197K
November 2025	$198K
October 2025	$200K
September 2025	$200K
August 2025	$206K
July 2025	$210K
June 2025	$207K
May 2025	$191K
April 2025	$193K
March 2025	$187K
February 2025	$182K
January 2025	$181K
2024
December 2024	$179K
November 2024	$180K
October 2024	$181K
September 2024	$177K
August 2024	$181K
July 2024	$186K
June 2024	$185K
May 2024	$184K
April 2024	$178K
March 2024	$173K
February 2024	$164K
January 2024	$164K
2023
December 2023	$167K
November 2023	$171K
October 2023	$171K
September 2023	$170K
August 2023	$170K
July 2023	$169K
June 2023	$169K
May 2023	$160K
April 2023	$157K
March 2023	$154K
February 2023	$147K
January 2023	$147K
2022
December 2022	$148K
November 2022	$149K
October 2022	$152K
September 2022	$153K
August 2022	$154K
July 2022	$158K
June 2022	$158K
May 2022	$158K
April 2022	$154K
March 2022	$149K
February 2022	$144K
January 2022	$142K
2021
December 2021	$144K
November 2021	$144K
October 2021	$145K
September 2021	$147K
August 2021	$148K
July 2021	$147K
June 2021	$136K
May 2021	$125K
April 2021	$125K
March 2021	$119K
February 2021	$123K
January 2021	$117K
2020
December 2020	$115K
November 2020	$110K
October 2020	$105K
September 2020	$99K
August 2020	$109K
July 2020	$107K
June 2020	$102K
May 2020	$101K
April 2020	$102K
March 2020	$102K
February 2020	$105K
January 2020	$108K
2019
December 2019	$112K
November 2019	$110K
October 2019	$110K
September 2019	$113K
August 2019	$109K
July 2019	$106K
June 2019	$106K
May 2019	$104K
April 2019	$103K
March 2019	$102K
February 2019	$99K
January 2019	$102K
2018
December 2018	$98K
November 2018	$101K
October 2018	$98K
September 2018	$105K
August 2018	$97K
July 2018	$98K
June 2018	$96K
May 2018	$99K
April 2018	$98K
March 2018	$100K
February 2018	$100K
January 2018	$101K
2017
December 2017	$94K
November 2017	$98K
October 2017	$104K
September 2017	$96K
August 2017	$95K
July 2017	$90K
June 2017	$83K
May 2017	$80K
April 2017	$79K
March 2017	$79K
February 2017	$78K
January 2017	$78K
2016
December 2016	$77K
November 2016	$77K
October 2016	$77K
September 2016	$76K

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
515 North STREET, Sparta, WI	0.06	Single-Family Home	$275,000	01/23/26	3	2	1,800
610 Central AVENUE, Sparta, WI	0.05	Single-Family Home	$221,000	12/19/25	4	2	1,842
508 W Main St, Sparta, WI	0.09	Single-Family Home	$198,000	08/14/26	2	1.5	1,500
515 West Montgomery STREET, Sparta, WI	0.26	Single-Family Home	$240,000	11/14/25	3	1.5	1,432
407 Merrill STREET, Sparta, WI	0.17	Single-Family Home	$220,000	04/24/26	5	2	2,212
702 Central AVENUE, Sparta, WI	0.08	Single-Family Home	$268,000	06/26/26	3	2.5	2,200
1116 North STREET, Sparta, WI	0.44	Single-Family Home	$340,000	08/14/26	3	1.5	1,500
817 Jefferson AVENUE, Sparta, WI	0.30	Single-Family Home	$225,000	10/06/25	3	2.5	1,518
306 S K STREET, Sparta, WI	0.32	Single-Family Home	$235,052	04/22/26	3	2	1,564
508 W Oak STREET, Sparta, WI	0.16	Single-Family Home	$230,000	08/03/26	4	2.5	1,484

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
515 North STREET, Sparta, WI 54656	0.06	$275,000	3	2	1,800	Recently Sold
610 Central AVENUE, Sparta, WI 54656	0.05	$221,000	4	2	1,842	Recently Sold
614 Central AVENUE, Sparta, WI 54656	0.06	$179,400	3	2	1,400	Off Market
702 Central AVENUE, Sparta, WI 54656	0.08	$268,000	3	2.5	2,200	Recently Sold
602 North STREET, Sparta, WI 54656	0.10	$263,100	4	1.5	1,296	Off Market
428 North STREET, Sparta, WI 54656	0.11	$257,300	4	3	1,652	Off Market
522 W Main STREET, Sparta, WI 54656	0.09	$298,000	4	2.5	2,200	Off Market
415 North STREET, Sparta, WI 54656	0.11	$315,000	5	1.5	2,170	For Sale
314 Merrill St, Sparta, WI 54656	0.12	$144,700	2	2	1,140	Off Market
609 Merrywood LANE, Sparta, WI 54656	0.12	$289,200	5	2	2,200	Off Market
208 North St #L, Sparta, WI 54656	0.13	$223,700	4	1.5	1,300	Off Market
409 Central Ave, Sparta, WI 54656	0.13	$201,700	3	2	1,266	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1868

0.4 acre lot

1,414 sqft

$140/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 524 Central Ave, Sparta, WI. 524 Central Ave is in Sparta, WI and in ZIP code 54656. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,414 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.40 acres and was built in 1868.

524 Central Ave, Sparta, WI 54656 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,414 sqft single-family home built in 1868. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $198,400, with a rent estimate of $1,682/month.

Home Details for 524 Central Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage Parking Space: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1868
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 10, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$75,000
Mar 25, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000
Feb 20, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$75,000
Nov 5, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$75,000 Price decreased by 6%
Aug 31, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,500 Price decreased by 8%
Jul 20, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$86,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,215	$154,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Sparta

Last updated July 2026

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Around this home

Southside Elementary School
PK-K
Public
268 Students
Sparta Area School District
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I have liked this school a lot. They are attentive to my son's needs and communicate with me very effectively. I feel like we are all on the same team.
Parent Review
7y ago
3 Reviews

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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
77 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say people would walk alone at night
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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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7y 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.
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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.
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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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Frequently asked questions about 524 Central Ave

What is 524 Central Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 524 Central Ave in Sparta, WI is $198,400.
Is Sparta a buyer's or seller's market?
Sparta is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Sparta?
Residents describe Sparta, WI as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Sparta, WI.
What are the closest schools to 524 Central Ave?
The closest schools to 524 Central Ave in Sparta, WI are Southside Elementary School (Pre-K), Sparta Elementary (rated 3/10), Sparta High School (rated 3/10).
How big is the lot at 524 Central Ave?
The lot at 524 Central Ave in Sparta, WI is about 0.40 acres (17,424 sq ft).
Does 524 Central Ave have parking?
Yes, 524 Central Ave in Sparta, WI has on-site parking.