* * * MULTIPLE OFFER SITUATION. SELLER IS ASKING FOR HIGHEST AND BEST BY 12PM ON 2/16/25 * * * Farmhouse near the Holston River! This home has so much potential. In an idyllic rural setting, it is just . 3 miles from the Holston River and Weir Dam, making it great for an airbnb or your own personal retreat. Just under 2,000 square feet, there are spaces for 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on the main level and another 2 bedrooms upstairs. Also on the main level you'll find a large living room and spacious kitchen as well as an enclosed sunroom. Outside there is a covered front porch and an attached carport. It sits on a level 1-acre lot with plenty of room for parking. Visit this property in person and dream of the possibilities. This is the fun project you've been wanting!
Back on the market due to the previous buyer's change of plans, not because of any issues with the property. It remains a fantastic opportunity for prospective buyers looking for a great deal in a desirable location!! ACREAGE! Rare find. Ideal for private farm or developing. Older farmhouse, barns, outbuildings and two ponds on Two contiguous tracts of land consisting of over 37 acres of mostly cleared, gently rolling land with good road frontage. Parcel/Tax Ids 055 087.10 and 055.092.00. Great Cherokee National Forest mountain views. This property is situated in the Holston Valley area of Sullivan County directly across from Holston View Dam Road. The property is within walking distance of South Holston Dam, the third largest earthen dam in the world. South Holston lake is known to be among the best lakes in the Southeast for smallmouth bass fishing and is well known as a fly fishing paradise. In 1991 TVA built a weir dam below to add oxygen to the river. A footbridge below the dam leads to Osceola Island and its one-mile loop wildlife trail for enjoying all of the scenery.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,086 (+9.6%)
2024
$991 (+44.9%)
2014
$684
Tax history for 644 Emmett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,086 (+9.6%)
2024
$991 (+44.9%)
2014
$684
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,728
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sullivan County
APN
055 09200 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
A-1
General Agricultural/Estate Residential District
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Radiant, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Sq. Ft.: 1864.0
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Land Information
Topography: Level, See Remarks
Lot Information
Lot Size : 1.01
Lot Size Dimensions: 140 x 343 IRR
Lot Size Area: 1.01
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.01
Zoning: A1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Emmett
Middle Or Junior School: Sullivan East
High School: Sullivan East
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Bristol, head toward the Holston Dam on Hwy 421. Turn right onto Emmett Rd. Go 1 mile and veer right to stay on Emmett. Entrance to property is immediately on your right.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Sullivan County
APN: 055 09200 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Emmett Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Sullivan East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
4/10
Sullivan East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$143,000 – $172,000
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