Charming Restored 1935 Farmhouse Across from Watauga Lake.
Located on over half an acre directly across from beautiful Watauga Lake, this lovingly restored 1935 farmhouse offers a rare blend of history, character, and modern updates. Originally part of "Old Butler," the home was relocated to its current site when the Tennessee Valley Authority created the lake--giving it a unique and meaningful past.
Watauga Lake spans 16 miles with over 100 miles of shoreline winding through the mountains, much of it bordered by protected national forest. The result is a truly breathtaking setting with exceptional opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, and swimming--all just steps from your front door.
Enjoy peaceful evenings on the front porch watching the sun set over the lake, or take advantage of the public boat launch directly across the street. Two marinas are within 1.5 miles, including one just across the road, making lake access effortless.
Inside, the home features original heart pine floors and a thoughtfully updated interior that preserves its historic charm while adding modern comfort. Recent improvements include a new roof and sheathing, restored original wood siding with custom-milled replacements, updated insulation, and a newer heat pump for year-round efficiency. The kitchen and bath have been tastefully updated. The main home offers an open living and dining area, two bedrooms with lake views, a spacious bathroom with laundry, a mudroom, and an unfinished basement for storage or future expansion.
The backyard is designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a hot tub area, a detached tiny house bedroom, and a "party barn" complete with a bedroom, full bath, living space, kitchen, and an insulated garage door that opens to the patio. Party barn and tiny home are completely finished with the exception of being heated by portable heaters, but are absolutely rentable and enjoyable as they are! The fully fenced yard provides plenty of space for gatherings with family and friends and added safety for pets.
Offered fully furnished and turnkey, this property includes everything needed to begin renting immediately, with the exception of artwork and a few small exclusions.
With frontage on both Main Street and Hill Street, the property also offers elevated vantage points with stunning lake views from the upper portion of the lot.
This one-of-a-kind lake property is perfect as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (5/27)
$375,000
207 Main Street, Butler, TN 37640
2beds
797sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.5 Acres Lot
$361,600 Zestimate®
$471/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New roof and sheathingUpdated insulationSpacious bathroom with laundryOriginal heart pine floorsHot tub areaDetached tiny house bedroom
- 22 days |
- 1,019 |
- 39 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joel Farthing 828-773-3384,
Boone Real Estate 828-265-1021
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 261908
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Furnished, Second Kitchen
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,038
- Total interior livable area: 797 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 797
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, Private
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open
- Exterior features: Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Gravel Driveway
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pasture, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Living Quarters, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 081J C 018.00
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Farmhouse,Mountain
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Butler
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $471/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $52,700
- Annual tax amount: $291
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$361,600
$344,000 - $380,000
$1,531/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $375,000-2.6%$471/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $385,000+305.3%$483/sqft |
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| 6/8/2017 | Sold | $95,000-4.9%$119/sqft |
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| 4/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $99,900+227.5%$125/sqft |
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| 8/18/2016 | Sold | $30,500+306.7%$38/sqft |
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| 5/13/2016 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/8/2016 | Price change | $7,500-78.5%$9/sqft |
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| 4/15/2016 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 10/12/2015 | Listing removed | $34,900$44/sqft |
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| 4/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $34,900$44/sqft |
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| 2/21/2014 | Listing removed | $34,900$44/sqft |
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| 2/13/2014 | Listed for sale | $34,900$44/sqft |
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| 3/21/2013 | Listing removed | $34,900$44/sqft |
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| 3/20/2013 | Price change | $34,900-8.2%$44/sqft |
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| 3/19/2013 | Listed for sale | $38,000-10.6%$48/sqft |
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| 12/6/2012 | Listing removed | $42,500$53/sqft |
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| 10/16/2012 | Listed for sale | $42,500$53/sqft |
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| 9/5/2012 | Listing removed | $42,500$53/sqft |
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| 8/10/2012 | Price change | $42,500-14.8%$53/sqft |
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| 6/27/2012 | Listed for sale | $49,900+77.4%$63/sqft |
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| 5/25/2012 | Sold | $28,125-62.5%$35/sqft |
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| 8/29/2006 | Sold | $75,000$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $291 | $13,175 |
| 2024 | $291 | $13,175 |
| 2023 | $291 +66.3% | $13,175 +36.2% |
| 2022 | $175 | $9,675 |
| 2021 | -- | $9,675 +7.5% |
| 2020 | $185 | $9,000 |
| 2019 | $185 | $9,000 |
| 2018 | $185 -0.3% | $9,000 |
| 2017 | $185 | $9,000 |
| 2016 | $185 +13.6% | $9,000 |
| 2015 | $163 -6.7% | $9,000 -6.7% |
| 2014 | $175 +0.1% | $9,650 +0.1% |
| 2013 | $175 +2.3% | $9,642 |
| 2012 | $171 | $9,642 |
| 2011 | $171 | $9,642 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,642 +14.1% |
| 2009 | $171 | $8,447 |
| 2008 | $171 | $8,447 |
| 2007 | $171 | $8,447 |
| 2006 | $171 -22.2% | $8,447 |
| 2005 | $220 +28.7% | $8,447 +28.7% |
| 2004 | $171 +8.8% | $6,565 |
| 2002 | $158 | $6,565 |
| 2001 | -- | $6,565 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $26,261 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37640
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Doe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 8.7 mi
- 4/10Johnson Co Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 15.6 mi
- 4/10Johnson Co High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 15.6 mi
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- Elementary: TN
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- Tennessee
- Johnson County
- Butler
- 37640
- 207 Main Street




