Beautiful cottage nestled on almost 1.5 acres with long range views. No steps, all on one level. This home features a nice sized eat in kitchen/dining room. Mostly new appliances. Large living room with propane fireplace. Also has split system heating and cooling unit. Home has been very well cared for. Large level yard, plenty of room for animals, garden or even another cottage. Roof just a few years old, window with built in storm protection and EMP shield home protection device, many updates. Yard has beautiful landscaping. Furniture could also be purchased. Minutes from downtown Mountain City. Short 20 minute drive to Watauga Lake. This cozy home is a must see. Call you favorite realtor today for your private showing.
For sale
$275,000
278 Old Butler Rd, Mountain City, TN 37683
3beds
1,200sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,646/mo
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1948
1.48 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Long range viewsLarge level yardYard has beautiful landscapingMostly new appliances
- 99 days |
- 545 |
- 37 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deborah Roark 423-444-1041,
Boone Real Estate 828-265-1021
Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 9994635
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Back, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
Lot
- Size: 1.48 Acres
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 053 04401 000
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mountain City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $229/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $65,300
- Annual tax amount: $361
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,366/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+623.7%$229/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9994635 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2014 | Sold | $38,000-30.9%$32/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #351625 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2014 | Listed for sale | $55,000$46/sqft |
Source: BARRY REAL ESTATE & AUCTION #351625 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $361 | $16,325 |
| 2024 | $361 | $16,325 |
| 2023 | $361 +22.1% | $16,325 |
| 2022 | $295 | $16,325 |
| 2021 | -- | $16,325 +22.7% |
| 2020 | $273 | $13,300 |
| 2019 | $273 | $13,300 |
| 2018 | $273 -0.1% | $13,300 |
| 2017 | $273 -0.7% | $13,300 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $275 +13.4% | $13,400 |
| 2015 | $243 +4.3% | $13,400 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $233 -12.7% | $12,850 -12.7% |
| 2013 | $267 +2.3% | $14,725 |
| 2012 | $261 | $14,725 |
| 2011 | $261 | $14,725 |
| 2010 | -- | $14,725 +16.3% |
| 2009 | $257 | $12,657 |
| 2008 | $257 | $12,657 |
| 2007 | $257 | $12,657 |
| 2006 | $257 -22.2% | $12,657 |
| 2005 | $330 +20.9% | $12,657 +20.9% |
| 2004 | $273 +8.8% | $10,473 |
| 2002 | $251 | $10,473 |
| 2001 | -- | $10,473 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $41,890 |
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Neighborhood: 37683
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Doe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Johnson County Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.9 mi
- 4/10Johnson County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Doe
- Middle: Johnson Co
- High: Johnson Co
Source: TVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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