A Rare East Tennessee Retreat Opportunity Discover the peace and privacy you've been searching for at 597 Cavern Road. Nestled on approximately 10 mostly wooded acres, this unique property offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, seclusion, and potential. An old cabin built in 1963 remains on the property (not currently livable), offering a glimpse into its history and rustic character. The true treasures here are found in the landscape -- including your very own cave with running water, a rare and remarkable natural feature seldom found on private land. Imagine building your dream home perched atop the hill, where mountain views create a breathtaking backdrop and a true sense of serenity. With ample room to roam, explore, and create your ideal homestead or private retreat, this property offers space to breathe and endless possibilities. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being just 15 minutes from world-class fishing on South Holston Lake and the South Holston River, making it easy to enjoy boating, kayaking, and some of the region's best trout waters. If you're looking for peace, privacy, natural beauty, and convenience to recreation, 597 Cavern Road is ready to bring your vision to life.
Vacant landProperty Type
10.1 acresLot Size
$21,782Price/Acres
Listed by Chelsie Nelson• A Team Real Estate Professionals
These districts are designed to provide suitable areas for single-family residential development located within a rural environment. Residential development consists of single-family residential detached dwellings and such other structures as are customary and accessory, thereto. The intensity of development permitted within these districts is directly related to the availability of public water service. These districts also include community facilities, public utilities, and open uses, which serve specifically the residents of these districts, or that are benefited by an open residential environment without creating objectionable or undesirable influences upon residential developments. These districts provide for large tracts and open space on the fringe of higher densities of residential development and may transition into other districts as development evolves. These districts shall also provide for customary home occupations and farm employee housing situated on the large farming tracts see definition in Appendix and singlewide mobile homes on individual parcels.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Office
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Museum / gallery
Police station
Golf related
Cemetery
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Exterior
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Secluded, Wooded, See Remarks
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Road Frontage Type: Unimproved
Lot Size : 10.1
Lot Size Dimensions: SEE ACREAGE
Lot Size Area: 10.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 10.1
Zoning: A 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Electricity Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Emmett
Middle Or Junior School: East Middle
High School: East High
Location Information
Directions: GPS friendly:From US-421, turn onto Cavern Road. Follow Cavern Road to 597. Property on left. Look for sign.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,130
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Sullivan County
APN: 039 12100 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Emmett Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Sullivan East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi
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Sullivan East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 99° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bristol, TN • 37620
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in Bristol. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$205,000 – $248,000
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