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Sparta, NJ Homes and Realtor | Tanner Sommese
Tanner Sommese is a Realtor and Co-Founder of The Sold Collective at Keller Williams Integrity, based in Sparta and serving buyers and sellers across the township.
Sparta Township is a residential community in southern Sussex County and home base for Tanner Sommese. The 2020 Census counted 19,600 residents across about 39 square miles. The township borders Andover, Byram, Franklin, Hardyston, Hopatcong, Lafayette, and Ogdensburg in Sussex County, and Jefferson Township in Morris County. The ZIP code is 07871.
Sparta began as farmland and mining country. Iron, zinc, and later limestone supported local industry for generations. Thomas Edison once ran ore-milling operations on Sparta Mountain and later a quarry known as Limecrest. Those working mines and major quarry days have passed. What remains is a township of neighborhoods, small businesses, and lakes, with a downtown area that residents use for everyday errands.
Lake Mohawk is the community many people picture when they think of Sparta. In the late 1920s, a dam across the Wallkill River created the roughly 300-acre lake. The private resort community that grew around it has a boardwalk and village shops, and most of today's member families live there year-round. The Lake Mohawk census-designated place is split between Sparta and Byram, so a lake address is not automatically a Sparta tax bill. Buyers should review association rules, amenities, and dues with care. Explore our separate Lake Mohawk page. Other Sparta localities include Edison, Hopewell, Houses Corner, Monroe, Sparta Junction, Sussex Mills, Upper Mohawk, and Woodruffs Gap.
Schools are a common reason families look at Sparta. The Sparta Township Public School District serves pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade: Alpine Elementary School (Pre-K to 2), Mohawk Avenue School (grade 3), Helen Morgan School (grades 4 and 5), Sparta Middle School, and Sparta High School. Sussex County Technical School, a countywide technical high school, is also in Sparta. Private options in or near town include schools associated with the Diocese of Paterson (including Pope John XXIII), Hilltop Country Day School, and Veritas Christian Academy.
Route 15 is the main highway through Sparta. A freeway bypass means much of the older road is now Route 181. Route 94 and County Route 517 also cross the township. For New York City commuters, Lakeland Bus Lines offers service toward the Port Authority Bus Terminal from park-and-ride stops, including the Sparta police station and Blue Heron Road, on the Route 80 route. Sussex County's Skylands Connect bus has also provided service connecting Sparta with nearby towns such as Newton, Hamburg, and Sussex. There is no local passenger train.
Sparta living often means a mix of lake-community life, township neighborhoods, and a short drive to shops along the main roads. Some buyers want Lake Mohawk. Others want a home outside the association, closer to Route 15, or nearer the Ogdensburg or Byram lines. Sellers do best when the listing explains that specific setting, instead of treating every 07871 address as the same.
Tanner Sommese is a Realtor and Co-Founder of The Sold Collective, a Keller Williams Integrity team based in Sparta. He helps buyers and sellers in Sparta Township and across Sussex, Morris, and Passaic Counties in New Jersey, plus Orange County in New York. If you want to talk about a Sparta or Lake Mohawk home, you can call him directly.
Thinking of selling in Sparta?
If you are ready to sell, or just want a clear picture of what your home could bring in today's market, talk with Tanner first. He will walk you through pricing, preparation, and a marketing plan that fits your street, not a generic template.
You can also start with a home value estimate or visit the Sell My Home page.
Buying in Sparta?
Buying here means choosing the right lake community, borough street, or township neighborhood, and understanding schools, commuting routes, and any association rules before you write an offer. Tanner helps buyers tour with a plan and negotiate with local knowledge.
FAQs
Who is a Sparta NJ realtor I can call directly?
Tanner Sommese is a Realtor and Co-Founder of The Sold Collective at Keller Williams Integrity, based in Sparta. Call or text 973.222.8247.
What school district serves Sparta Township?
The Sparta Township Public School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools include Alpine Elementary School (Pre-K to 2), Mohawk Avenue School (grade 3), Helen Morgan School (grades 4 and 5), Sparta Middle School (grades 6 to 8), and Sparta High School (grades 9 to 12). Sussex County Technical School, a countywide technical high school, is also located in Sparta.
Is Lake Mohawk part of Sparta?
Lake Mohawk is a private lake community created in the 1920s. The Lake Mohawk census-designated place is split between Sparta Township and Byram Township. Membership, amenities, and rules are set by the community. There is a dedicated Lake Mohawk page on this site.
How do people commute from Sparta?
Route 15 is the primary highway, with much of the older alignment now designated Route 181. Route 94 and County Route 517 also pass through the township. Lakeland Bus Lines provides commuter service toward the Port Authority Bus Terminal from park-and-ride locations, including the Sparta police station and Blue Heron Road, on the Route 80 route. There is no local passenger train.
Where is Tanner based?
Tanner works with The Sold Collective at Keller Williams Integrity, 25 Center Street, Sparta, NJ 07871. You can reach him directly at 973.222.8247. The office line is 973.726.0088.
How do I get a value for my Sparta or Lake Mohawk home?
Call or text Tanner at 973.222.8247 or use sellwithtanner.com/evaluation. Lake Mohawk homes should be discussed with association rules and amenities in mind, not only township-wide averages.
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