Serene Mountain Retreat | Minutes from the University of the South
Tucked away in a tranquil wooded setting, this beautifully designed home offers over 1,500 sq ft of bright, airy, open-concept living. An abundance of oversized windows floods the main living space with natural light, bringing the peaceful beauty of the surrounding forest inside.
The light-filled interior features an intuitive open floor plan, highlighted by stylish concrete countertops in the kitchen—perfect for cooking and entertaining. Step outside to relax on the classic stained concrete front porch, or retreat to the spacious screened-in back porch to enjoy quiet mountain evenings without the bugs.
Additional amenities include an attached garage and a fenced-in backyard, offering a safe, secure space for pets to roam freely.
Located just a 10-minute drive from the heart of Sewanee and the University of the South, this versatile home is ideal as a primary residence, a seasonal getaway, or an income-producing opportunity as a short- or long-term rental. Schedule your tour today to experience this private retreat!
Under contract - showing
Price cut: $26K (8/20)
$449,000
60 Lightning Bug Ln, Sewanee, TN 37375
3beds
1,507sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2008
1.09 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 92 days
- 75
- 0
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elsie (Marie) Ferguson 931-952-2468,
Sewanee Realty 931-598-9200
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3315997
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Bedroom 2
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 3
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Dining room
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Kitchen
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Living room
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x20
Other
- Features: Utility Room
- Level: Utility Room
- Area: 75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x15
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Extra Closets, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,507
- Total interior livable area: 1,507 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,507
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered, Screened
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 1.09 Acres
- Features: Level, Private, Wooded
- Topography: Level,Private,Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 080 00541 000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Hardboard Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Saussy
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sewanee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $218,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,091
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Contingent | $449,000$298/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $449,000-5.5%$298/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+216.7%$315/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/27/2009 | Sold | $150,000$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,091 | $54,700 |
| 2024 | $1,091 | $54,700 |
| 2023 | $1,091 +6.4% | $54,700 |
| 2022 | $1,026 -0.5% | $54,700 +52.8% |
| 2021 | $1,031 | $35,800 |
| 2020 | $1,031 +14.5% | $35,800 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $900 -4.2% | $35,150 |
| 2018 | $940 0% | $35,150 |
| 2017 | $940 -2.1% | $35,150 -2.1% |
| 2016 | $960 | $35,900 |
| 2015 | $960 +0.1% | $35,900 +0.1% |
| 2014 | $959 | $35,881 |
| 2013 | $959 | $35,881 |
| 2012 | -- | $35,881 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,881 +1.3% |
| 2010 | $874 +5.1% | $35,434 |
| 2009 | $831 +0% | $35,434 +0% |
| 2008 | $831 +578.5% | $35,417 +549.9% |
| 2007 | $122 | $5,450 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37375
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sewanee Elementary
- Middle: South Middle School
- High: Franklin Co High School
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






