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  • Price cut: $32K (6/1)
    $638,000

    517 Mill Creek Rd, Mountain City, TN 37683

    2beds
    1,701sqft
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1880
    73 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $375/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Scenic mountain viewsOpen farmland
    SPANNING OVER 73 ACRES OF ROLLING PASTURE and WOODED LAND, this exceptional East Tennessee property offers the perfect blend of open farmland, scenic mountain views, and endless potential. The land is partially fenced and currently being farmed with cattle, featuring beautiful, usable pastures ideal for livestock, horses, or future agricultural use. Multiple barns and sheds provide ample space for equipment, storage, or expansion of your farming operation. At the heart of the property sits a charming farmhouse originally built in the 1800s, offering a rare opportunity for restoration or full remodel. The home features 2 bedrooms located upstairs and a full bathroom on the main level, along with a storage building located just behind the home for added convenience. Whether you choose to preserve its historic character or create a custom modern farmhouse, the possibilities are wide open. Located just minutes from Watauga Lake and a short drive to Boone, NC, this property offers both peaceful rural living and easy access to outdoor recreation, dining, and shopping. Ideal for a working farm, homestead, family estate, or investment property, this remarkable tract combines acreage, views, and location-making it a truly rare find in East Tennessee. NO RESTRICTIONS! Property is being sold ''as is''. Please do not drive onto property without a scheduled appointment. Buyer/buyer's agent to verify all info.
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    Listed by:

    Jessica Harkness 423-291-9584,

    Foundation Realty Group 423-218-9554

    Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 9990659

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Oil, Propane
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,701
      • Total interior livable area: 1,701 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch
      • Fencing: Pasture
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s)
      Lot
      • Size: 73 Acres
      • Topography: Level, Part Wooded, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Sloped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Storage
      • Parcel number: 077 040.00
      • Zoning: RES

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Farmhouse
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Block, Wood Siding, See Remarks
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Below Average,Fixer
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1880

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Spring
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer 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: $375/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $297,600
      • Annual tax amount: $926
      • Date on market: 1/29/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,341/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/1/2026Price change$638,000-4.8%$375/sqft
        Source: TVRMLS #9990659 Report a problem
        5/21/2026Price change$670,000-0.7%$394/sqft
        Source: TVRMLS #9990659 Report a problem
        4/1/2026Price change$675,000-3.6%$397/sqft
        Source: TVRMLS #9990659 Report a problem
        1/29/2026Listed for sale$699,900+108.9%$411/sqft
        Source: TVRMLS #9990659 Report a problem
        9/14/2007Sold$335,000$197/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$926 $41,900
        2024$926 $41,900
        2023$926 +22.1%$41,900
        2022$758 $41,900
        2021-- $41,900 +14.9%
        2020$748 $36,475
        2019$748 $36,475
        2018$748 0%$36,475
        2017$748 $36,475
        2016$748 +13.3%$36,475
        2015$660 +9.9%$36,475 +9.9%
        2014$600 +0%$33,175 +0%
        2013$600 +2.3%$33,168
        2012$587 $33,168
        2011$587 $33,168
        2010-- $33,168 +23%
        2009$548 $26,973
        2008$548 $26,973
        2007$548 -0.6%$26,973 -0.6%
        2006$551 -22.2%$27,128
        2005$708 +40.6%$27,128 +40.6%
        2004$504 +8.8%$19,293
        2002$463 $19,293
        2001-- $19,293 -85.7%
        2000-- $134,757

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        Neighborhood: 37683

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        • Elementary: Roan Creek
        • Middle: Johnson Co
        • High: Johnson Co

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