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979 RUSSELL RD

SPARTA, MO 65753
3
Beds
0
Baths
2,162 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$96,000
FCS FINANCIAL FCLA · recorded Feb 5, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$26,460 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,570
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$139,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.53
25
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
55
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
81
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
76
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.4 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyChristian
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Sparta High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Sparta Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.6 mi
E
Sparta Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.7 mi

District: Sparta R-Iii School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 65753These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,223
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.75 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,802
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,968
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

979 Russell Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Sparta 65753
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Christian County
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Sparta 65753

How it measures up in Sparta 65753

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparta 65753.

Living area2,162 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,628 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 979 Russell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 65753Christian County
Living areabigger than2,162 ft²77% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac71% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than200893% of homes84% of homes

About 979 Russell Rd

When did 979 Russell Rd, Sparta, MO last sell?

979 Russell Rd, Sparta, MO last sold on Oct 17, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Russell Rd, Sparta, MO?

979 Russell Rd, Sparta, MO has 3 bedrooms, 2,162 square feet of living space and a 5.00-acre lot.

When was 979 Russell Rd, Sparta, MO built?

979 Russell Rd, Sparta, MO was built in 2008, making it 18 years old.

What schools serve 979 Russell Rd, Sparta, MO?

979 Russell Rd, Sparta, MO is assigned to Sparta High School (high), rated D; Sparta Middle School (middle), rated C-; Sparta Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Sparta R-Iii School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Russell Rd, Sparta, MO compare to other homes in Sparta 65753?

Among the 1,925 homes in Sparta 65753, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,162 ft² against a typical 1,628 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (5 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2008 against a typical 1993). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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