28 Acres with Panoramic Mountain Views | Cabin | Ponds | Income Potential
Experience the best of East Tennessee living on this exceptional 28-acre property, ideally located just 15 minutes from downtown Mountain City. Set at the end of a quiet dead-end road, this private retreat offers sweeping panoramic mountain views overlooking the Cherokee National Forest.
The land is a rare combination of rolling pastures and mature woods, providing both usability and natural beauty. Two picturesque ponds enhance the landscape, while multiple prime homesites allow you to build your dream home or create a multi-structure family compound--all positioned to capture the stunning views.
The property includes a beautifully built ~600 sq ft cabin featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a full kitchen, and a mud/laundry room. A large covered porch overlooks the farm and surrounding mountains, offering the perfect place to relax and take in the scenery. Currently used as a short-term rental, the cabin has generated approximately $10,000 annually with minimal effort, making it an ideal income-producing asset or guest retreat.
Also included is the charming 216 sq ft tiny home affectionately known as ''The Doll House.'' This designer-appointed retreat features a light-filled living room, kitchenette, full bath, spacious sleeping loft, and a welcoming front porch with breathtaking mountain views. Packed with character and thoughtfully designed, ''The Doll House'' is fully STR-ready and projected to generate $10,000+ annually on its own.
Additional improvements include an old barn full of character, a detached 1-car metal garage/building, city water, a newly updated septic system, and a well--providing flexibility for future expansion.
Located near outdoor recreation including Doe Mountain Recreation Area and Watauga Lake, this property offers easy access to ATV trails, boating, hiking, and more.
Whether you're seeking a private mountain getaway, an income-producing property, or the perfect setting for your forever home, this one-of-a-kind property delivers unmatched views, privacy, and potential.
For sale
$689,000
256 Morley Rd, Mountain City, TN 37683
2beds
600sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2023
28.24 Acres Lot
$664,200 Zestimate®
$1,148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Panoramic mountain viewsTwo picturesque ponds
- 55 days |
- 1,207 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jerry Redden 423-512-1430,
Misty Oaks Real Estate 423-727-3021
Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 9994571
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Remodeled
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 600
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Back, Covered, Deck
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 28.24 Acres
- Features: Pasture
- Topography: Farm Pond, Part Wooded, Pasture, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 045 031.00
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Above Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mountain City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,148/sqft
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$664,200
$631,000 - $697,000
$1,249/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $689,000$1,148/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9994571 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37683
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Doe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Johnson Co Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.8 mi
- 4/10Johnson Co High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roan Creek
- Middle: Johnson Co
- High: Johnson Co
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- Tennessee
- Johnson County
- Mountain City
- 37683
- 256 Morley Rd





