Some homes have a way of making you slow down, stay awhile, and imagine the memories waiting to be made. Set on approximately 19 acres in Athens, Tennessee, this 4,779.5 sq. ft. brick farmhouse is one of those special places. A home with room to gather, land to explore, and endless possibilities for its next chapter.
Surrounded by peaceful acreage and seasonal views, the property offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, multiple living spaces, a barn, and the kind of privacy that makes country living so special. Whether your dream is to raise a family here, bring the animals, create a farm or homestead, explore the possibility of another homesite, or simply enjoy having 19 acres to call your own, there is room here for that dream to grow.
This is a home with good bones, generous spaces, and so much character already in place. While it is ready for some updates, repairs, and a little extra love, it also gives its next owners the opportunity to breathe new life into it and make it truly their own.
Step inside and you'll find a home designed for living and gathering. Natural light fills the interior, while a welcoming foyer leads into the living room with real hardwood floors and an electric fireplace. The spacious laundry room features a utility sink, and the kitchen offers generous workspace along with a breakfast nook made for slow mornings and conversations over coffee. Multiple entrances throughout the home create an easy connection to the outdoors and surrounding acreage.
The sunroom may quickly become a favorite place to spend time, with a wood-burning fireplace and a cozy setting for watching the seasons change outside. The primary suite has a character all on its own with beautiful ceiling beams and private access to the porch, a peaceful spot to begin or end the day. Three additional bedrooms offer plenty of flexibility for family, guests, a home office, hobby room, or whatever the next owners may need.
Downstairs, you'll find even more space waiting for a new vision. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the basement, while an additional garage, storage rooms, workshop space, and a full bathroom provide a great starting point for what this level could one day become. With the right improvements, future owners could explore transforming portions of the basement into additional living or entertaining space, guest accommodations, an in-law setup, a hobby area, or a more customized workshop. The possibilities are there for someone ready to bring their ideas to life.
Outside, the approximately 19 acres offer a blank canvas for the life you've imagined. The barn provides space for animals, equipment, storage, or future projects, while the land invites you to roam, garden, farm, build, or simply enjoy the quiet. With wide-open space all around, there's room to watch the sunsets, enjoy the changing seasons, and create new memories for years to come.
And although it feels peacefully tucked away in the country, you're less than 10 minutes from the conveniences of Athens and within easy reach of I-75.
This is the kind of property that has been a home in every sense of the word. It may be ready for a little love and a fresh vision, but that's part of what makes the opportunity so special, the chance for someone new to make it their own and begin the next chapter of this beautiful 19-acre property.
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$799,000
2971 Highway 39w, Athens, TN 37303
4beds
4,779sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
19 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Electric fireplaceWorkshop spaceAdditional garageStorage roomsMultiple living spacesWide-open space all aroundWelcoming foyer
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Taylor Adamek 423-506-0756,
United Country Real Estate/Tennessee Real Properties 931-248-6785
Source: East Tennessee Realtors,MLS#: 1354857
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Propane, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished,Bath/Stubbed
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Electric, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,779
- Total interior livable area: 4,779 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country Setting
Lot
- Size: 19 Acres
- Features: Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 074 068.00
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $506,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,138
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+232.9%$167/sqft |
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| 2/14/2012 | Listing removed | $240,000$50/sqft |
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| 11/22/2011 | Listed for sale | $240,000-12.7%$50/sqft |
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| 5/6/2011 | Price change | $275,000-8.3%$58/sqft |
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| 2/26/2011 | Listed for sale | $299,900$63/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,138 | $105,175 |
| 2024 | $1,138 | $105,175 |
| 2023 | $1,138 +8.9% | $105,175 +55.6% |
| 2022 | $1,045 | $67,575 |
| 2021 | $1,045 | $67,575 |
| 2020 | $1,045 | $67,575 |
| 2019 | $1,045 | $67,575 |
| 2018 | $1,045 +0% | $67,575 +9% |
| 2017 | $1,045 +4.3% | $62,000 |
| 2016 | $1,002 | $62,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $62,000 +0% |
| 2014 | $1,002 | $61,998 |
| 2013 | $1,002 | $61,998 |
| 2012 | -- | $61,998 -2.8% |
| 2011 | $992 | $63,759 |
| 2010 | $992 | $63,759 |
| 2009 | $992 | $63,759 |
| 2008 | $992 | $63,759 |
| 2007 | -- | $63,759 +24.2% |
| 2006 | $976 | $51,353 |
| 2005 | $976 | $51,353 |
| 2004 | $976 | $51,353 |
| 2002 | $976 | $51,353 |
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