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  • $732,000

    553 Highway 30 W, Athens, TN 37303

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    0baths
    4.88Acres
    Mixed Use, Unimproved Land
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    4.88 Acres Lot
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    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Five adjoining parcelsContiguous multi-parcel assemblage
    New price! Calling all developers! Restaurant, hotel, fast food, C-Store, bank, retail, grocery, other business! Land is being sold for development due to the proximity of Interstate 75. Four additional parcels are available for sale individually or as a whole totaling 52.86 acres. Click Supplemental information for a detailed description of all parcels available. Home built in 1935 will remain on the property. Home is livable, but is not assigned any value. Home ''as is''. 4 outbuildings will be removed from property. Seller requests to remove HVAC system if home is going to be demolished. Property Description: Full Assemblage - All Five Lots Highway 30 / Milton Road (County Road 126) Frontage - Near I-75, Exit 49, Athens, TN Total Assemblage Size: 52.86± acres This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a contiguous, multi-parcel assemblage totaling approximately 52.86± acres along the Highway 30 corridor near Interstate I-75, Exit 49, in Athens, Tennessee. The assemblage includes five adjoining parcels under two cooperative ownership groups, providing flexibility for single-buyer acquisition, phased development, or strategic assemblage planning. Acreage Breakdown by Lot Lot 1: 5.05± acres " Dual zoning: B-3 (City of Athens) and Agricultural (McMinn County) " Highway 30 frontage with secondary access from Milton Road Lot 2: 5.04± acres " Dual zoning: B-3 (City of Athens) and Agricultural (McMinn County) " Highway 30 frontage with secondary access from Milton Road Lot 3: 28.00± acres " Interstate-adjacent tract with direct access from Milton Road / County Road 126 " Approximately $1 million in completed dirt work, engineering, and site preparation " Storage facility plans available with executed NDA Lot 4: 4.88± acres " Zoned Residential - McMinn County " Improved with an existing home and multiple barns " Suitable for owner-user, residential, or transitional use Lot 5: 9.89± acres " Zoned Agricultural - McMinn County " Unimproved land suitable for agricultural use, land banking, or future rezoning Total Combined Acreage: 52.86± acres Assemblage Overview The assemblage offers a unique blend of commercially zoned frontage, interstate-adjacent development land, residential improvements, and agricultural acreage. This configuration allows for a wide range of development strategies, including phased commercial buildout, mixed-use planning, storage or hospitality development, land banking, or long-term strategic hold. Multiple ingress and egress points from Highway 30 and Milton Road provide excellent circulation and access flexibility across the site. The assemblage's scale and configuration support both a single unified project or segmented development approaches. Zoning & Use Flexibility Zoning across the assemblage includes: " B-3 (General Business) - City of Athens " Residential - McMinn County " Agricultural - McMinn County This multi-zoning framework allows developers and investors to strategically allocate uses, parking, stormwater, buffers, and future expansion across parcels, while managing entitlement timelines and development risk. Buyer to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, and development requirements with the City of Athens and McMinn County. Location & Market Position The property is located less than 1,500 feet from Interstate I-75, Exit 49, providing strong regional access and visibility. The site sits approximately halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga, TN, and is adjacent to established commercial users including Comfort Inn, Weigel's, and Speedway Gas Station. The Highway 30 corridor supports highway-oriented commercial, service, hospitality, and mixed-use development, while the assemblage's size and zoning diversity provide long-term flexibility. Potential Additional Property (Not Officially Listed) *Potential additional property available: Approximately 1.70± acres with an existing 5-bedroom / 3-bath residential home currently rented. This property is not officially listed, but the owner has indicated a willingness to sell. Previously listed at $420,000. Inclusion of this parcel would further enhance control, access, and long-term development optionality across the assemblage. Investment Summary This is a rare opportunity to acquire a sizable, strategically located assemblage with interstate proximity, multiple access points, and diverse zoning within a growing Athens submarket. The combination of development-ready acreage, existing improvements, and agricultural land provides flexibility for a wide range of investor and developer profiles. Buyer to independently verify acreage, zoning, utilities, permitted uses, and development requirements.
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    Teresa Mustar 423-453-2077,

    Keller Williams Realty - Chattanooga - Lee Hwy 423-664-1600

    Source: RCAR,MLS#: 20252527MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bathrooms: 0

      Property

      Features
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: None
      Lot
      • Size: 4.88 Acres
      • Dimensions: 154 x 478 x 480 x 344 x 322 x 174
      • Features: Wooded, Cleared
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s)
      • Additional parcels included: 9.89, 5.05, 5.04, and 28 acres are available by same listing agent. Please ask for details.
      • Parcel number: 046181.00
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Horses can be raised: Yes
      • Horse amenities: Barn, Pasture

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Private, Public, Well
      • Utilities for property: See Remarks, Water Connected, Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Athens

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $163,200
      • Annual tax amount: $488
      • Date on market: 6/5/2025
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,215/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        2/16/2026Price change$732,000-14.3%
        Source: RCAR #20252527 Report a problem
        6/5/2025Listed for sale$854,000
        Source: RCAR #20252527 Report a problem
        5/8/2025Listing removed$854,000
        Source: RCAR #20237938 Report a problem
        11/2/2023Listed for sale$854,000
        Source: RCAR #20237938 Report a problem
        1/11/2016Listing removed$854,000
        Source: Frankie Hawn Realty, LLC Report a problem
        7/29/2015Listed for sale$854,000-20.5%
        Source: Frankie Hawn Realty, LLC Report a problem
        6/17/2010Listing removed$1,073,600
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #151047 Report a problem
        8/1/2009Listed for sale$1,073,600+214620%
        Source: Keller Williams - Cleveland #151047 Report a problem
        3/3/1992Sold$500-98.7%
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        1/1/1981Sold$39,100
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$442 +1.2%$40,800 +1.2%
        2024$436 $40,300
        2023$436 -10.6%$40,300 +27.7%
        2022$488 $31,550
        2021$488 $31,550
        2020$488 +1.6%$31,550 +1.6%
        2019$480 $31,050
        2018$480 +0.1%$31,050 +22.5%
        2017$480 +17.1%$25,350
        2016$410 $25,350
        2015-- $25,350 +0%
        2014$409 $25,346
        2013$409 $25,346
        2012-- $25,346 +13.5%
        2011$347 $22,331
        2010$347 $22,331
        2009$347 $22,331
        2008$347 $22,331
        2007-- $22,331 +15.6%
        2006$367 $19,325
        2005$367 $19,325
        2004$367 $19,325
        2002$367 $19,325 +21.4%
        2001-- $15,915 -75%
        2000-- $63,658
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
        All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
        HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
        Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 37303

        Getting around

        22 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        26 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Rogers Creek
        • Middle: Rogers Creek
        • High: McMinn County

        Source: RCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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