White County property record for 281 Johnson St, Sparta, TN 38583
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,500 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $976 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 093058I B 00402 |
| Primary APN | 093058I B 00402 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 JOHNSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | TN |
| Zip | 38583-3230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT:8 DIST:01 SUBD:BEAR COVE MAP REF:058I |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR COVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WHITE TN |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 935000 |
281 Johnson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.
Source: White County records, as of January 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 JOHNSON ST, SPARTA, TN 38583-3230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 18001524 |
| Deed Book / Page | RB415 / 124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHITE TN |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 JOHNSON ST, SPARTA, TN 38583-3230 |
| Document Number | 0000003961 |
| Book / Page | 609 / 722 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263961 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 JOHNSON ST, SPARTA, TN 38583-3230 |
| Document Number | 0000003961, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 609/722 |
| Instrument | 20263961 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2066 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Johnson St was $976.
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 | $976.00 | $69,225 Land $3,200 Building $66,025 | $276,900 Land $12,800 Building $264,100 |
| 2023 | $39,275 Land $2,125 Building $37,150 | ||
| 2021 | $805.00 | ||
| 2020 | $157,100 Land $8,500 Building $148,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 281 Johnson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 28, 2007
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 281 Johnson St is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 64% of Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SPARTA WATER SYSTEM serves 10,899 people · EPA ID TN0000652 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 31 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 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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