640 Lafayette Rd | Sparta Twp.

$498,000 | 1 Baths (1 Half) | 1 Sq. Ft.

Iconic Sparta Ice Cream Shack with Business Opportunity! Welcome to one of Sparta's most beloved landmarks! This cozy shack-style building, affectionately known as Sparta's Shack, has been a local favorite for years serving up smiles, sweet treats, and memories to generations of residents and visitors. Perfectly positioned on high-traffic Lafayette Road, the property offers exceptional visibility and exposure, making it ideal for both seasonal and year-round business operations. Property Highlights: Classic shack-style building with nostalgic curb appeal. Includes parking for approximately 24 vehicles. Spacious picnic area with tables and a green space perfect for events and outdoor dining. Approved plans for a hooded kitchen installation to expand menu offerings and increase revenue potential! Turnkey setup for a food/ice cream stand or similar retail use. Zoned for commercial use. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or local dreamer, 640 Lafayette Rd offers a rare opportunity to own both real estate and a ready-to-run business in one of Sussex County's most desirable towns! GSMLS 3991513

Directions to property: left side of route 15 south to north

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 3991513
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
1
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Stories: 
1
Year Built: 
1960
Living Area: 
1
Construction
Construction Materials: 
Brick/Block, See Remarks, Wood
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Wood
Energy Information: 
Electric, Gas-Natural
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Bedrooms: 
0
Total Bathrooms: 
1
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Heat Pump
Heating System Fuel: 
Electric
Cooling System: 
Heatpump
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Septic
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.71
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
200X150
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
Parking Lot-Exclusive
Parking Type: 
Parking Lot-Exclusive
Total Parking Spaces: 
20
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
2818-12005-0000-00005-0000-
Lot Number: 
5
Annual Tax: 
$10,652.00
Property Zoning: 
Commercial
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
10/8/2025
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Inclusions: 
Building & Business, Building & Land, See Remarks
Possession: 
AC
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
KISTLE REALTY, LLC.