Country living on the river awaits at 236 River Oaks Drive in beautifulSparta. Nestled along the scenic waters of the Caney Fork River, this peaceful waterfront retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation, privacy, and outdoor living. Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the front porch, gently rocking in the rocking chairs as the countryside wakes up around you. In the evenings, unwind on the screened-in back porch while listening to the frogs and crickets sing, watching lightning bugs dance along the riverbanks, and taking in the peaceful waterfront views. With a private dock and plenty of space to relax or entertain, this property captures the simple beauty of Tennessee river living at its finest
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (7/23)
$779,900
263 River Oaks Dr, Sparta, TN 38583
3beds
1,936sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,486/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
1.01 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$403/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront retreatScreened-in back porchPeaceful waterfront viewsPrivate dock
- 78 days |
- 487 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Melton,
American Way Real Estate 931-526-9581
Source: UCMLS,MLS#: 244238
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,936
- Total interior livable area: 1,936 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Concrete, Attached, Basement
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered, Screened, Sunroom
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Caney Fork
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Caney Fork
- Waterfront features: Caney Fork, Waterfront, River
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.01 ac
- Features: Waterfront
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 030.00
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Utility District
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: River Oaks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sparta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $403/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $206,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,241
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $779,900-0.6%$403/sqft |
Source:  UCMLS #244238 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $785,000-0.5%$405/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $789,000$408/sqft |
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| 4/12/2026 | Listing removed | $789,000$408/sqft |
Source: UCMLS #242528 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $789,000-1.3%$408/sqft |
Source: UCMLS #239964 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000+49.3%$413/sqft |
Source: UCMLS #239964 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2022 | Sold | $535,000$276/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,241 | $51,725 |
| 2024 | $1,241 | $51,725 |
| 2023 | $1,241 | $51,725 |
| 2022 | $1,241 | $51,725 |
| 2021 | -- | $51,725 +19% |
| 2020 | $1,004 | $43,475 |
| 2019 | $1,004 +19.7% | $43,475 |
| 2018 | $839 +0% | $43,475 |
| 2017 | $839 | $43,475 |
| 2016 | $839 | $43,475 |
| 2015 | $839 | $43,475 |
| 2014 | $839 -3% | $43,475 -8% |
| 2013 | $865 +9.6% | $47,232 |
| 2012 | $789 0% | $47,232 |
| 2011 | $789 +16.8% | $47,232 |
| 2010 | $676 | $47,232 |
| 2009 | $676 | $47,232 |
| 2008 | -- | $47,232 +17.6% |
| 2007 | $872 | $40,163 |
| 2006 | $872 +10.7% | $40,163 |
| 2005 | $787 | $40,163 |
| 2004 | $787 | $40,163 |
| 2002 | $787 | $40,163 +61.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $24,900 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $99,598 |
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Spencer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.7 mi
- 7/10Van Buren County High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 4.6 mi
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