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.
For sale
Price cut: $32K (6/1)
$638,000
517 Mill Creek Rd, Mountain City, TN 37683
2beds
1,701sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1880
73 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$375/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Scenic mountain viewsOpen farmland
- 153 days |
- 1,082 |
- 55 |
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Listing updated:
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
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,341/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $638,000-4.8%$375/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $670,000-0.7%$394/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $675,000-3.6%$397/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900+108.9%$411/sqft |
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| 9/14/2007 | Sold | $335,000$197/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37683
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Roan Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.8 mi
- 4/10Johnson Co Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 8.1 mi
- 4/10Johnson Co High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roan Creek
- 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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- Tennessee
- Johnson County
- Mountain City
- 37683
- 517 Mill Creek Rd



