Welcome to your private lakeside retreat on the pristine shores of Watauga Lake. This charming 2-bedroom 2-bath bungalow is nestled on this sought-after lake known for its crystal clear waters and protected shoreline. This home offers a rare blend of natural beauty, lakefront living, and privacy.
This inviting home boasts over 240 feet of lake frontage, providing sweeping panoramic lake and mountain views of the Appalachian Mountains and Cherokee National Forest. This property truly embodies the beauty of nature's paintbrush.
Enjoy direct access to the water with your own private dock, perfect for boating, fishing, or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. The gazebo adds a perfect touch for outdoor entertaining or quiet evenings by the lake. Whether you're seeking a serene full-time residence, weekend retreat, or vacation rental, this property offers the ideal blend of tranquility and recreation with direct water access to the pristine waters of Watauga Lake. All information and square footage are subject to buyer verification.
Sold for $650,000
$650,000
143 Lakeside Dr, Butler, TN 37640
2beds
1,736sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1959
0.58 Acres Lot
$651,000 Zestimate®
$374/sqft
$1,622 Estimated rent
Home value
$651,000
$618,000 - $684,000
$1,622/mo
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Listed by:
Jay Crockett 423-341-6884,
REMAX Checkmate, Inc. Realtors,
Shonna Weddle 423-946-2068,
REMAX Checkmate, Inc. Realtors
Bought with:
Jay Crockett
REMAX Checkmate, Inc. Realtors
Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 9994247
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,736
- Total interior livable area: 1,736 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 532
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Back, Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 237M x 106M IRR
- Topography: Level, Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 044d B 028.00
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Above Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Butler
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $374/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $323,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,762
- Date on market: 4/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Sold | $650,000-7%$374/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9994247 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Pending sale | $699,000$403/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9994247 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000$403/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9994247 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,762 | $80,825 |
| 2024 | $1,762 | $80,825 |
| 2023 | $1,762 +7.4% | $80,825 |
| 2022 | $1,641 | $80,825 |
| 2021 | -- | $80,825 +27.7% |
| 2020 | $1,564 | $63,300 |
| 2019 | $1,564 | $63,300 |
| 2018 | $1,564 0% | $63,300 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $1,564 +2.2% | $62,450 |
| 2016 | $1,530 0% | $62,450 |
| 2015 | $1,530 +0.6% | $62,450 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $1,521 +5.2% | $62,100 +0% |
| 2013 | $1,447 +8.4% | $62,089 |
| 2012 | $1,335 -0.1% | $62,089 |
| 2011 | $1,337 -5.6% | $62,089 |
| 2010 | $1,416 +26% | $62,089 +26% |
| 2009 | $1,123 +2.7% | $49,274 |
| 2008 | $1,094 +5.7% | $49,274 |
| 2007 | $1,035 | $49,274 |
| 2006 | $1,035 -18% | $49,274 |
| 2005 | $1,261 +39.9% | $49,274 +39.9% |
| 2004 | $901 +15.3% | $35,210 |
| 2002 | $782 | $35,210 +60.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $21,917 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $87,669 |
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Neighborhood: 37640
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Unaka Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 4/10Unaka High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
- 4/10Hunter Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 6.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hampton
- Middle: Hampton
- High: Hampton
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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- Tennessee
- Carter County
- Butler
- 37640
- 143 Lakeside Dr
