White County property record for 279 Ward Rd, Sparta, TN 38583
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $180 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 093089 02901 |
| Primary APN | 093089 02901 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|
| Street Address | 279 WARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38583-7316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DISTRICT: 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITE TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 935000 |
The current owner of 279 Ward Rd acquired it in May 2002.
Source: White County records, as of January 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 WARD RD, SPARTA, TN 38583-7316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | RB115404 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Ward Rd was $180.
Source: White County assessment roll, as of May 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| County | White County |
| Unified School District | White County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180.00 | $12,750 Land $4,000 Building $8,750 | $51,000 Land $16,000 Building $35,000 |
| 2023 | $6,150 Land $1,725 Building $4,425 | ||
| 2021 | $126.00 | ||
| 2020 | $24,600 Land $6,900 Building $17,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Ward Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 28, 2007
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 279 Ward Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 57% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | QUEBECK WALLING U.D. serves 5,588 people · EPA ID TN0000569 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SPARTA WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ben Lomand Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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