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  • Price cut: $26K (6/30)
    $849,000

    237 Candlewood Ln, Butler, TN 37640

    2beds
    1,290sqft
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 2003
    0.61 Acres Lot
    $797,200 Zestimate®
    $658/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Mountain viewsFurnished lake retreatFirepit by the waterPrivate dockDeep-water accessOutdoor living spaceCalm cove frontage
    No HOA Watauga Lakefront cabin with private dock, deep-water access, 90' of lake frontage, mountain views, and proven Airbnb history. Set in a quiet cove with views of Cherokee National Forest and the surrounding mountains, this furnished lake retreat is ready for summer fun, peaceful getaways, or continued short-term rental potential. Enjoy easy lake living with a private dock, calm cove frontage, firepit by the water, and expansive outdoor space including approximately 550 sq ft of upper decking and 480 sq ft of covered lower decking. The home is positioned lower on the bank for easier access to the dock and lake. Set up to sleep 6 and offered furnished with exclusions, the cabin has operated as a successful short-term rental with 140+ Airbnb bookings and an impressive 4.98 guest rating. Buyers may continue the vacation rental use, subject to their own setup and platform requirements, or keep it all to themselves as a private Watauga Lake retreat. Recent improvements include a metal roof in 2018, HVAC and hot water heater in 2021, washer/dryer in 2025, concrete driveway, dock, and firepit. Public water and fiber internet add convenience for full-time use, weekend stays, or rental guests. A rare opportunity to own a No HOA Watauga Lake cabin with private dock, deep-water access, 90' lake frontage, mountain views, outdoor living space, and a strong short-term rental track record. Broker owned. Successful Airbnb link, calendar currently blocked: airbnb.com/h/loontunes
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Michele McCubbins Michele@LandmarkMountain.RealEstate,

    Landmark Mountain Real Estate 828-964-8020

    Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 9994984

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: First
      Den
      • Level: Basement
      Great room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Laundry
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Entrance Foyer, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry
      • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl
      • Doors: Sliding Doors
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Finished,Walk-Out Access
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,290
      • Total interior livable area: 1,290 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 435

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway, Concrete, Gravel, Parking Pad, See Remarks
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
      • Exterior features: Dock
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Bath
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water, Mountain(s)
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • Waterfront features: Lake
      Lot
      • Size: 0.61 Acres
      • Topography: Mountainous, Part Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 090 037.06
      • Zoning: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cabin
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Average
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2003

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Fishing, Lake
      • Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Candlewood
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Butler

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $658/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $170,900
      • Annual tax amount: $944
      • Date on market: 5/6/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $797,200

        $757,000 - $837,000

        $1,820/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/30/2026Price change$849,000-3%$658/sqft
        Source: TVRMLS #9994984 Report a problem
        5/6/2026Listed for sale$875,000+1066.7%$678/sqft
        Source: TVRMLS #9994984 Report a problem
        8/30/2018Sold$75,000$58/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$944 $42,725
        2024$944 $42,725
        2023$944 +22.1%$42,725
        2022$773 $42,725
        2021-- $42,725 +3.1%
        2020$849 $41,425
        2019$849 $41,425
        2018$849 +0%$41,425
        2017$849 $41,425
        2016$849 +13.2%$41,425
        2015$750 -1.7%$41,425 -1.7%
        2014$763 0%$42,150 0%
        2013$763 +2.3%$42,159
        2012$746 $42,159
        2011$746 $42,159
        2010-- $42,159 +11%
        2009$771 $37,970
        2008$771 $37,970
        2007$771 $37,970
        2006$771 -22.2%$37,970
        2005$991 +22%$37,970 +22%
        2004$812 +244.7%$31,129 +217%
        2002$236 $9,821
        2001-- $9,821 -75%
        2000-- $39,285
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 37640

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        115 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Roan Creek
        • Middle: Johnson Co
        • High: Johnson Co

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