Step back in time with this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage brimming with vintage charm and character. Built in 1940, this 1,081-square-foot home offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere with timeless architectural details. Updates include a new gas heat pump in 2023, new metal roof in 2021, new water heater in 2020, plus previous replacement windows and vinyl fencing in back yard.
Inside, you'll find a warm and welcoming living space. The kitchen maintains its cottage charm while offering the potential for modern updates. Very large walk-in closet in one of the bedrooms could be used as a playroom, office, or flex space.
Outside, enjoy a fenced, peaceful yard perfect for gardening, relaxing, or entertaining. Whether you're looking for a starter home, a rental investment, or a quaint downsizing opportunity, this home offers a unique blend of history and potential.
Located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to shops, schools, and parks, this cottage is ready for its next chapter. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of classic charm!
Sold for $185,000
$185,000
1617 Barnes St, Kingsport, TN 37664
2beds
1,081sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
0.27 Acres Lot
$184,800 Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$1,219 Estimated rent
Home value
$184,800
$161,000 - $213,000
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Listed by:
Carla Dunn 423-292-8649,
Premier Homes & Properties
Bought with:
B.J. Walsh, 293933
Blue Ridge Properties
Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 9984598
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,081
- Total interior livable area: 1,081 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 50 x 236
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Storage
- Parcel number: 061d B 003.00
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Plaster
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Above Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: E C Barnes Estate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kingsport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,570
- Date on market: 8/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $185,000$171/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9984598 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Pending sale | $185,000$171/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9984598 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $185,000+107.9%$171/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9984598 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2015 | Sold | $89,000-1%$82/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #367459 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2015 | Pending sale | $89,900$83/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Legacy #367459 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2015 | Listed for sale | $89,900+2.7%$83/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Legacy #367459 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2010 | Sold | $87,500+14.6%$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2006 | Sold | $76,325+64.1%$71/sqft |
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| 11/9/1995 | Sold | $46,500$43/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,570 +54.1% | $47,725 +110.5% |
| 2024 | $1,019 +2% | $22,675 |
| 2023 | $999 | $22,675 |
| 2022 | $999 | $22,675 |
| 2021 | -- | $22,675 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $1,032 +80.3% | $22,275 |
| 2019 | $572 -43.2% | $22,275 |
| 2018 | $1,008 +77.5% | $22,275 |
| 2017 | $568 | $22,275 +22.7% |
| 2016 | $568 -28.5% | $18,150 +0% |
| 2014 | $794 +3.1% | $18,144 |
| 2013 | $770 -1.3% | $18,144 |
| 2012 | $780 +21.4% | $18,144 +15.8% |
| 2011 | $643 +0.7% | $15,669 |
| 2010 | $638 | $15,669 |
| 2009 | $638 | $15,669 |
| 2008 | -- | $15,669 +25.5% |
| 2007 | $603 +0.8% | $12,481 |
| 2006 | $598 | $12,481 |
| 2005 | $598 -3.4% | $12,481 |
| 2004 | $619 +9.4% | $12,481 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $566 | $12,194 |
| 2001 | -- | $12,194 -68.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $38,184 |
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Neighborhood: 37664
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Sevier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Dobyns - Bennett High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln
- Middle: Sevier
- High: Dobyns Bennett
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
- Sullivan County
- Kingsport
- 37664
- 1617 Barnes St
