Privacy, character, and year-round deep water--this charming Watts Bar Lake A-frame offers the lake lifestyle you've been looking for. Set on two waterfront lots with two additional lots directly across the street, this distinctive 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers plenty of space for family and friends, along with excellent potential as a vacation rental or Airbnb.
Full of character, the classic white A-frame design creates a warm and inviting lake retreat. The main level features a cozy living area with fireplace, charming pass-through kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath. Upstairs, split bedrooms provide privacy, including one with beautiful lake views, along with another full bath.
The finished basement adds even more living and entertaining space, with a second family room and fireplace, bedroom/flex space, recreation room with bar, laundry area, and access to an outdoor patio. Abundant closets throughout provide excellent storage. A detached 2-car garage with a loft adds even more flexibility for lake gear, vehicles, hobbies, storage, or additional guest space.
Located just off the main channel of Watts Bar Lake, this property offers year around deep-water access, two docks, and a short boat ride to full-service marinas, waterfront restaurants, and local lake hangouts. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend lake house, or investment property, this home offers the space and setting to enjoy lake life to the fullest.
Just one hour from Knoxville and Chattanooga, and close to charming Spring City, you'll have easy access to boutique shops, the summer farmers market, local festivals, restaurants, grocery stores, medical offices, and more.
If you're searching for Watts Bar Lake real estate, lakefront homes, deep-water lake property, a lake house with a dock, or a unique Tennessee lake retreat, this A-frame is a rare find with character you simply can't replicate.
For sale
$950,000
211 Dabbs Dr, Spring City, TN 37381
4beds
3,384sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
1.22 Acres Lot
$880,800 Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Recreation room with barTwo docksClassic white a-frame designCharming pass-through kitchenAbundant closets throughout
- 4 days
- 490
- 64
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carol Movre 423-599-2872,
Coldwell Banker Pryor Realty 423-775-4044
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1543990
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bar, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Tub/shower Combo, Split Bedrooms
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement, Den, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,384
- Total interior livable area: 3,384 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,256
- Finished area below ground: 1,128
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Other, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Boat Slip, Dock, Fire Pit, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage, Dock - Stationary
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Mountain(s), River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,River,Water
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Front, Lake Privileges, Marina in Community
Lot
- Size: 1.22 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Many Trees, Secluded, Views, Waterfront, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 008j B 01100 000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fishing, Lake
- Subdivision: Newport Resort
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Spring City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $281/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $440,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,939
- Date on market: 10/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$880,800
$837,000 - $925,000
$2,920/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000+171.4%$281/sqft |
Source:  East Tennessee Realtors #1357834 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2019 | Listing removed | $350,000$103/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Pryor Realty #20193934 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $350,000-22%$103/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Pryor SC #20193934 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2015 | Listing removed | $449,000$133/sqft |
Source: ERA Blue Key Properties #20143003 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2014 | Price change | $449,000+24.7%$133/sqft |
Source: ERA Blue Key Properties #1212535 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $360,000-19.8%$106/sqft |
Source: ERA Blue Key Properties #1212535 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $449,000$133/sqft |
Source: ERA Blue Key Properties #20143003 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,483 | $110,000 |
| 2024 | $1,483 -11.4% | $110,000 +48.2% |
| 2023 | $1,674 | $74,225 |
| 2022 | $1,674 | $74,225 |
| 2021 | $1,674 | $74,225 |
| 2020 | $1,674 | $74,225 |
| 2019 | $1,674 +4.8% | $74,225 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $1,597 +0% | $72,725 |
| 2017 | $1,597 +0.8% | $72,725 |
| 2016 | $1,584 | $72,725 +0.8% |
| 2015 | $1,584 +4.8% | $72,125 |
| 2014 | $1,512 | $72,125 |
| 2013 | $1,512 +18.8% | $72,125 -0.9% |
| 2011 | $1,273 | $72,750 |
| 2010 | $1,273 | $72,750 |
| 2009 | -- | $72,750 |
| 2008 | -- | $72,750 +46.7% |
| 2007 | $992 | $49,575 |
| 2006 | $992 | $49,575 |
| 2005 | $992 -4.8% | $49,575 |
| 2004 | $1,041 +23.4% | $49,575 +23.4% |
| 2003 | $844 | $40,175 +0% |
| 2001 | -- | $40,174 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $160,696 |
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Neighborhood: 37381
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spring City
- Middle: Spring City
- High: Rhea 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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