431 County Road 220, Athens, TN 37303

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,424 sqft

Property Description

Experience the charm of this updated historic farmhouse nestled on 20 +/- acres, complete with a large year-round spring-fed creek! This property is steeped in history and offers a delightful 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath home with an office that could serve as a possible fourth bedroom. As you drive down the country road to the property, you'll instantly feel captivated by its beauty and historical significance, dating back to the Civil War era. Conveniently located between the interstate (6 Miles) and Watts Bar Lake (12-15 Miles), this home features a spacious front porch equipped with two swings, perfect for relaxing and listening to the soothing sounds of the creek below. Enjoy total privacy and countless gardening opportunities on the expansive land. The property also includes an old barn and a shed with a carport. The seller has made numerous updates, including a brand-new kitchen with quartz countertops and white cabinets, updated bathrooms, a new roof and HVAC system installed in 2021, and new siding with insulation. Other features include new gutters, 24 inches of blown insulation in the attic, spray foam insulation in the crawl space, new hardwood flooring in the kitchen and pantry, and a new water softening system with yearly testing. The natural gas hot water heater was installed in 2020, and the home is wired for a whole-house generator. Additional upgrades consist of new light fixtures, a cast iron claw-foot tub in the master bath, and two wood-burning stoves, along with a gas log fireplace in the living room. All appliances, including the washer and dryer and an extra refrigerator in the pantry, will remain with the home. For those needing high-speed internet, Spectrum is available. Currently, the pasture is being utilized for hay production. If you are seeking this type of property, it offers an experience that is truly unparalleled and should be observed and experienced directly.

Listing Status:

Pending

Date Added:

September 15, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

Century 21 Legacy : 423-745-4446

MLS ID:

1315481

Interior

• General: Eat-in Kitchen
• Appliances: DishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator
• Basement: UnfinishedCrawl Space
• Flooring: CarpetTileHardwood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: CentralElectric
• Fireplace: Gas LogWood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: Windows - VinylBarn(s)
• Style: HistoricTraditional
• Other Structures: Barn(s)
• Parking: Detached

Construction

• General: BlockVinyl Siding

Location

• Originating MLS: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS
• County: McMinn County - 40

Lot

• Zoning: 018 028.00
• View: Country Setting

Utilities

• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS

This listing courtesy of Century 21 Legacy