Welcome to this charming, updated split-level home located in the desirable Hiawassee Riviera Estates community in Benton, TN. Situated on a peaceful 0.6-acre corner lot with mountain views and added privacy, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers comfortable living in a beautiful natural setting. Side porch with Mountain Views and screen in porch in back. Updates include fresh interior and exterior paint, Life Proof LVP flooring in main living areas, updated bedroom flooring (2025), remodeled hallway bath (2019), roof replaced in 2019, HVAC replaced in 2012, and water heater replaced in 2025. Kitchen updated in 2011. This home is Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, the community offers exclusive access to the Hiwassee River for fishing, kayaking, and recreation. Conveniently located just minutes from Highway 411 and near Cherokee National Forest, Chilhowee Recreation Area, the Ocoee River, Benton Falls, and Parksville Lake. Move-in ready and perfectly positioned to enjoy East Tennessee living at its best.
Sold for $279,000
$279,000
179 Central Ave, Benton, TN 37307
3beds
1,660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.54 Acres Lot
$280,800 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$1,968 Estimated rent
Home value
$280,800
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Mountain viewsCharming updated split-level homeAdded privacyRemodeled hallway bathUpdated bedroom flooring
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Listed by:
Alicee Stiles 423-618-8125,
Ocoee Realty & Property Management
Bought with:
Comps Non Member Licensee
COMPS ONLY
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1529309
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Description: Full Bathroom
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,660
- Total interior livable area: 1,660 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,094
- Finished area below ground: 566
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Basement, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Patio & porch: Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Porch - Screened, Porch - Covered
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Dimensions: 130 x 135IRR
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 018c B 00600 000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Hiwassee Riviera Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Benton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $150,300
- Annual tax amount: $634
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Sold | $279,000$168/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Contingent | $279,000$168/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Pending sale | $279,000$168/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,000+163%$168/sqft |
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| 3/6/2014 | Sold | $106,100+0.2%$64/sqft |
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| 2/1/2013 | Listing removed | $105,900$64/sqft |
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| 10/24/2012 | Price change | $105,900-3.6%$64/sqft |
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| 7/14/2012 | Price change | $109,900-2.7%$66/sqft |
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| 6/5/2012 | Price change | $112,900-5.8%$68/sqft |
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| 3/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $119,900+166.4%$72/sqft |
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| 8/9/2011 | Sold | $45,000-9.8%$27/sqft |
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| 6/23/2011 | Price change | $49,900-8.9%$30/sqft |
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| 5/26/2011 | Price change | $54,750-8.6%$33/sqft |
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| 4/28/2011 | Listed for sale | $59,900-8.5%$36/sqft |
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| 3/23/2011 | Sold | $65,500-49.6%$39/sqft |
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| 10/16/2010 | Listed for sale | $129,900$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $635 | $37,575 |
| 2024 | $635 | $37,575 |
| 2023 | $635 +20.9% | $37,575 +79.8% |
| 2022 | $525 | $20,900 |
| 2021 | $525 | $20,900 |
| 2020 | $525 | $20,900 |
| 2019 | $525 | $20,900 |
| 2018 | $525 +0% | $20,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $525 +10.8% | $19,725 |
| 2016 | $474 | $19,725 |
| 2015 | $474 +0% | $19,725 +0% |
| 2014 | $474 +8.5% | $19,722 +8.5% |
| 2013 | $437 | $18,174 |
| 2012 | -- | $18,174 -10% |
| 2011 | $440 | $20,193 |
| 2010 | $440 +0.7% | $20,193 +0.7% |
| 2009 | $437 | $20,051 |
| 2008 | $437 | $20,051 |
| 2007 | -- | $20,051 +34% |
| 2006 | $432 +20.4% | $14,961 |
| 2005 | $359 +15.9% | $14,961 |
| 2004 | $310 | $14,961 |
| 2002 | $310 | $14,961 +11.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $13,431 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $53,723 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 37307
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Benton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.4 mi
- 5/10Chilhowee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.4 mi
- 5/10Polk County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Benton Elementary
- Middle: Chilhowee Middle
- High: Polk County High School
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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