This 31.78 acre Tract is excellent prime land for a Mix-Use Project with commercial retail along street frontage and an excellent multifamily Development Opportunity in the rear with a view. It is located adjacent to a Super Walmart in Athens TN and can be subdivided or combined with an adjacent 25.79 AC tract for a total of 57.57 AC. The city of Athens has conducted a professional multifamily Market Study which is attached. Numerous retail, banking, public parks, service, medical, etc. are available within the adjacent market area. Brief bullets: • This 31.87 AC Tract can be purchased along with the adjacent 25.79 AC Tract. for a major Mix-Use Project including Commercial, Retail and Residential developments. • There is a 200 Foot Set Back along the road frontage reserved for commercial and retail development. • Broker will assist Buyer with personal introductions with local zoning and economic development officials. • Upon Buyer signing an LOI, Seller will provide existing engineering studies, surveys and pertinent information for expediting due diligence. • 43.9% of McMinn Co employees reside outside of McMinn Co. • Occupancy in McMinn Co is 95.5% and 98.8 within Athens, TN • There is limited housing currently available for new industries coming to McMinn County and the current inventory is dated. • There is potential to ''partner'' with local employers for master leases for residential units • The local and state elected officials and governmental agencies will work with Developers. • McMinn Co ranks higher than the State/Nation in manufacturing wages This 31.78 acre Tract is excellent prime land for a Mix-Use Project with commercial retail along street frontage and an excellent multifamily Development Opportunity in the rear with a view. It is located adjacent to a Super Walmart in Athens TN and can be subdivided or combined with an adjacent 25.79 AC tract for a total of 57.57 AC. The city of Athens has conducted a professional multifamily Market Study which is attached. Numerous retail, banking, public parks, service, medical, etc. are available within the adjacent market area. Brief bullets: " This 31.87 AC Tract can be purchased along with the adjacent 25.79 AC Tract. for a major Mix-Use Project including Commercial, Retail and Residential developments. " There is a 200 Foot Set Back along the road frontage reserved for commercial and retail development. " Broker will assist Buyer with personal introductions with local zoning and economic development officials. " Upon Buyer signing an LOI, Seller will provide existing engineering studies, surveys and pertinent information for expediting due diligence. " 43.9% of McMinn Co employees reside outside of McMinn Co. " Occupancy in McMinn Co is 95.5% and 98.8 within Athens, TN " There is limited housing currently available for new industries coming to McMinn County and the current inventory is dated. " There is potential to "partner" with local employers for master leases for residential units " The local and state elected officials and governmental agencies will work with Developers. " McMinn Co ranks higher than the State/Nation in manufacturing wages
Vacant landProperty Type
31.78 acresLot Size
$62,775Price/Acres
Listed by William Raines Jr.• The Raines Group, Inc.
This 46.71 acre parcel is located in the quaint city of Athens Tennessee. This growing city is located half way between Chattanooga Tennessee and Knoxville Tennessee. This property is currently zoned R2 and would be a great place for a subdivision or multi-family housing. This property has road frontage on Layman road and also has access off of Congress Parkway via 50' ingress/egress easement. Property has been surveyed. property is wooded and there is value in the trees. sellers will be looking at all offers. Call today for more information and to schedule a guided tour!
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
B-3
Intensive Business
This district is established to provide areas for those businesses that require high volume transportation facilities. It is intended that such areas have properties with lot sizes, yards, performance and development standards sufficient to insure that activities performed on any one lot will not unduly impede the flow of traffic, will not adversely affect activities of adjoining zones, and will not infringe on the efficiency of activities or customer attractiveness to adjacent lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Commercial & retail
Gas station
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Infrastructure
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Athens, TN • 37303
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Athens. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Layman Rd
$1,984,287
$11K under list price of $2.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $212K to $515K.