Life in Sparta means embracing quiet country days and a noticeably slower pace of life. The rural Caroline County community attracts those who value space and privacy, with homes and farms situated along Sparta Road and the winding, unmarked backroads that criss-cross the area. Located about 45 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington, Sparta offers a sense of retreat that feels far removed from the bustle of city living.
Appropriate for its setting, most of Sparta’s homes sit along tree-lined, unmarked backroads or down winding driveways in classic architectural styles, including ranch-style, Cape Cod and Colonial Revival. Properties range in size from about 800 square feet to nearly 2,500 square feet, with prices typically spanning from $100,000 to $660,000. Land parcels are also available for purchase, varying from 2-acre lots starting at $45,000 to 250 acres, priced at $725,000.
There are no community parks or recreation spaces in Sparta proper, but residents seeking outdoor activities can visit nearby Bowling Green, where playgrounds and walking trails are available. For water enthusiasts, Lake Holly and Timberlake are small lakes in the area that feature active water-ski clubs and community events on the water. Additionally, the R & D Family Campground, located on the west side of Sparta, provides a space for camping and enjoying the natural surroundings.
Caroline County Public Schools serves the Sparta area. Students can begin at Bowling Green Elementary School, which receives a C-minus from Niche. Students can then progress to Caroline Middle School, which has a C, before attending Caroline High School, which holds a C-plus. Middle school students designed and constructed the Korean War Memorial Garden, which can be seen outside the high school. Before its grand opening in 2013, the community at large donated to the garden, and the nation of South Korea even purchased 10 memorial bricks for the project.
Sparta offers limited retail and other amenities, so residents often head to nearby Bowling Green, about 10 miles away. There, they can shop for groceries at Food Lion and dine at a variety of local restaurants, including Corner Store for sandwiches and select market items, Roma’s for pizza and Italian cuisine, and Los Dos Amigos for Mexican fare. While Sparta does not have its own hospital or major retail centers, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is about 20 miles north.
In addition to shopping and dining, locals also rely on Bowling Green for community get-togethers. The Bowling Green Harvest Festival is a family-friendly event held each October, and the Bowling Green Christmas Parade ushers in the holiday season each December. Sparta's Salem Baptist Church, the only church in the area, has a large community presence. The congregation supports its members through youth groups, women’s groups and seasonal church events.
Sparta Road links residents to U.S. Route 301, about 5 miles to the west. This major two-lane highway provides access south to Richmond and north to Washington, D.C. For longer journeys, Richmond International Airport is about 50 miles away, and Dulles International Airport is roughly 100 miles away. Sparta is car-dependent, as there are no public bus or train services available.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Caleb Hooker
MOP Land and Farms Realty
(757) 347-8516
83 Total Sales
1 in Sparta
$16,625 Price
Scott Cleveland
RE/MAX Supercenter
(540) 361-6580
450 Total Sales
1 in Sparta
$286,000 Price
Mary Pitts
Pitts and Manns Realty, Inc.
(804) 999-4721
67 Total Sales
14 in Sparta
$70K - $575K Price Range
Annette Roberts
RE/MAX Cornerstone Realty
(540) 701-5227
149 Total Sales
1 in Sparta
$420,000 Price
Chris Ognek
Q Real Estate, LLC
(540) 386-0245
249 Total Sales
2 in Sparta
$390,000 Price Range
Christina Burroughs
Coldwell Banker Elite
(240) 607-5010
65 Total Sales
1 in Sparta
$295,000 Price
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