FIXER-UPPER WITH ENDLESS POTENTIAL JUST OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS!! Located just one minute from the city limits, this East Tennessee property offers the best of both worlds: mountain view country living with quick access to town. Sitting on a full acre with no restrictions, the possibilities are wide open - whether you're dreaming of a charming homestead, rental investment, or a small business location. With level, usable land, the property offers ample room for gardening, expansion, or even subdividing into multiple lots. The home features a large living room with a wood stove fireplace, eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms and one bath. This home is ready for renovations and your own personal touch! Surrounded by scenic beauty and within a short drive to Watauga Lake, Boone, NC, and Damascus, VA, this location is perfect for outdoor lovers and investors alike. Whether you're looking to build, flip, or grow, this is a rare opportunity to create something special. Property is being sold as is. There is no water connected to the property. City water is available. Buyer/buyer's agent to verify all info.
Sold for $60,000
$60,000
1225 Highway 421 N, Mountain City, TN 37683
3beds
1,176sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1957
1 Acres Lot
$67,800 Zestimate®
$51/sqft
$1,388 Estimated rent
Home value
$67,800
Estimated sales range
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Mountain view country livingLevel usable landAmple room for gardeningSurrounded by scenic beautyEat-in kitchenWood stove fireplace
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Listed by:
Jessica Harkness 423-291-9584,
Foundation Realty Group
Bought with:
Jessica Harkness, 343951
Foundation Realty Group
Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 9982447
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,176
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Back, Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 040 196.00
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Below Average,Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: None, See Remarks
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mountain City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $51/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $74,300
- Annual tax amount: $411
- Date on market: 6/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $60,000-25%$51/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Pending sale | $80,000$68/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Price change | $80,000-11.1%$68/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $90,000-14.3%$77/sqft |
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| 7/26/2025 | Price change | $105,000-12.5%$89/sqft |
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| 6/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $120,000-27.3%$102/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: TVRMLS #9953613 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $165,000$140/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9953613 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $411 | $18,575 |
| 2024 | $411 | $18,575 |
| 2023 | $411 +22.1% | $18,575 |
| 2022 | $336 | $18,575 |
| 2021 | -- | $18,575 +21.6% |
| 2020 | $313 | $15,275 |
| 2019 | $313 | $15,275 |
| 2018 | $313 +0% | $15,275 |
| 2017 | $313 | $15,275 |
| 2016 | $313 +13.2% | $15,275 |
| 2015 | $276 +6.3% | $15,275 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $260 +0.1% | $14,375 +0.1% |
| 2013 | $260 +2.3% | $14,364 |
| 2012 | $254 | $14,364 |
| 2011 | $254 | $14,364 |
| 2010 | -- | $14,364 +20.3% |
| 2009 | $242 | $11,942 |
| 2008 | $242 | $11,942 |
| 2007 | $242 | $11,942 |
| 2006 | $242 -22.2% | $11,942 |
| 2005 | $312 +17.5% | $11,942 +17.5% |
| 2004 | $265 +8.8% | $10,166 |
| 2002 | $244 | $10,166 |
| 2001 | -- | $10,166 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $40,663 |
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Neighborhood: 37683
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mountain City Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Johnson County Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Johnson County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mountain City
- Middle: Johnson Co
- High: Johnson Co
Source: TVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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