$645,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2025
Last list price

342 Johns Ford Rd Sparta, MO 65753

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,520 Sq Ft
54.97 Acres

Recently Sold

$424 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • RV Garage
  • Gated Parking
  • Sparta Middle School Rated A-
  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Panoramic View

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to your private slice of the Ozarks! Nestled on 54.97 fully fenced, gently rolling acres in Sparta, MO, this stunning property offers the perfect blend of peaceful seclusion and modern comfort. Mostly cleared and surrounded by mature trees for privacy, the land features two serene ponds, a gated driveway with fresh gravel, and all the space you need for country living.

The over 1,500 square foot home, built in 2019, showcases quality craftsmanship and thoughtful design throughout. Inside, you'll find 2 bedrooms and 1 and a half bathrooms, including a spacious master suite with a walk-in shower and double vanity. The open concept kitchen and living area is bright and airy, with vaulted ceilings, large windows, wide plank hardwood floors, and a large island perfect for gatherings. The kitchen also features a gas stove, and modern appliances throughout. The mudroom/laundry room includes a deep sink and extra storage for practical everyday living. Enjoy morning coffee or sunset views from the large covered front porch overlooking the rolling acreage.

Also included is a massive 2,400 square foot shop featuring concrete floors, electric, heat, insulation, 3 storage rooms, a half bath, and 4 garage doors—2 of which are 13' tall for RV access. RV electric hookup is ready to go! The property also includes a chicken coop and a child's playset, making this a dream for hobby farmers or families looking for room to roam.

Just a few minutes from the Finley River, 15 minutes from Ozark, and 25 minutes from Springfield, this property offers the enjoyment of country living with easy access to city amenities. Don't miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind Ozarks gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Taylor

Murney Associates - Primrose License #2019041056 Listed on: 04/23/2025

Murney Associates - Primrose

Last Buyer's Agent

Holt Homes Group

Keller Williams License #2008011324

Keller Williams

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,727

Year Built

  • Built in 2019

Lot Details

  • 54.97 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Barbed Wire
  • Pipe Fencing
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Country Style Home
  • Press Board Siding
  • Metal Siding
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,520 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Panoramic Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Cultured Marble Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Gated Parking
  • Additional Parking
  • RV Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a pond
  • Pond
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Playground
  • Play Equipment
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Sparta Elementary School
  • Sparta High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • Internet Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Pasture
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 130521000000005002

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Christian Not In List Subdivision

Recreation

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,727

Year Built

Built in 2019

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Shop Building Features Shop Building: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 54.97
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Street - Asphalt
  • Water Body Name: None
  • Subdivision Name: Christian-Not in List
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1520.0
  • Architectural Style: Country, 1 Story, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Living Area: 1520.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architecture 1 Story: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Electric Water Heater, Water Softener Owned, Free Standing Stove: Gas, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Laminate Counters, Cultured Marble Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s), Smoke Detector(s), Internet - Satellite, Central Vacuum, W/D Hookup, Walk-In Shower, Kitchen Island
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Storm Window(s), Window Coverings
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Features:Cable TV: Yes
  • Interior Features:WD Hookup: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Other Rooms:Bedroom-Master (Main Floor): Yes
  • Other Rooms:Mud Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Free Standing Stove Gas: Yes
  • Interior Features:Beamed Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room (Main Floor): Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Interior Features:Internet - Satellite: Yes
  • Appliances:Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cultured Marble Counters: Yes
  • Shop Building Features:Plumbed: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Hard Board Siding, Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Cable Available, Play House, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Pipe/Steel, Barbed: 3 Wire, Barbed: 5 Wire, Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered, Front Porch
  • View: Panoramic
  • Waterfront: No
  • General Property Description:WaterfrontView: None
  • Patio and Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Hard Board Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Acreage: Yes
  • Lot Features:Pasture: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaping: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Cable Available: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Metal Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cleared: Yes
  • Lot Features:Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features:Horses Allowed: Yes
  • Lot Features:WoodedCleared Combo: Yes
  • Lot Features:Pond: Yes
  • Lot Features:Rolling: Yes
  • Window Features:Storm Window(s): Yes
  • Window Features:Window Coverings: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Play House: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Workshop in Garage, RV Garage, Private, Gravel, Gated, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Additional Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • General Property Description:_pound_ Detached Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Workshop in Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Private: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gated: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, Ceiling Fans
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Well - Private
  • Heating:Central2: Yes
  • Heating Source:Propane: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Home Association Info:Home OwnersCondo Owners Association: None

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Sparta

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Wooded/Cleared Combo, Pond, Pasture, Landscaping, Cleared, Acreage, Horses Allowed, Rolling, Trees
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2394493.2
  • Parcel #: 130521000000005002

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1726.57

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Sparta
  • High School: Sparta

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
Jun 13, 2025
Sold by
Carosella Loran and Carosella Meghan
Bought by
Revocable Trust Agreement Of Erich D Mertensm and Mertensmeyer
Seller's Agent
Katie Taylor
Murney Associates - Primrose
Buyer's Agent
Holt Homes Group
Keller Williams
List Price
$645,000
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$629,392

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Outstanding Balance
$638,169
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$8,777

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2021
Closed on
Jun 30, 2021
Sold by
Phillips Jimmy L and Phillips Kit L
Bought by
Carosella Loran
Seller's Agent
Adam Graddy
Keller Williams
Buyer's Agent
Dustin Langston
Murney Associates - Primrose
List Price
$500,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2019
Sold by
Phillips Jimmy L and Phillips Kit L
Bought by
Phillips Jimmy L and Phillips Kit L
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Hogan Land Title
Warranty Deed -- Hogan Land Title
Warranty Deed -- Legal Land Title Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $640,000 New Conventional
Closed $640,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $460,000 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold -- -- --
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $645,000 +29.0% $424 / Sq Ft
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 For Sale $500,000 -- $344 / Sq Ft
Source: Southern Missouri Regional MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,717 $34,590 -- --
2024 $1,717 $32,600 -- --
2023 $1,717 $32,600 -- --
2022 $1,712 $32,290 $0 $0
2021 $1,716 $32,290 $0 $0
2020 $55 $1,030 $0 $0
2019 $55 $1,030 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southern Missouri Regional MLS

MLS Number: 60292632

Southern Missouri Regional MLS

APN: 13-0.5-21-000-000-005.002