Walk to Watauga Lake!!! Located directly in the heart of Butler!!! This beautiful home has been totally remodeled. This three bedroom two bath home has a covered front porch with new concrete, a new heat pump with a 10 year warranty, new plumbing, new electrical wiring, a new electrical panel, new electrical outlets, new windows in most of the house, and fresh paint throughout. Other upgrades include: Granite counter tops, new engineered hardwood floors, and a new roof with 30 year architectural shingles and a full basement that would be great for a workshop or for storage. This home also offers a nice yard that would be great for a garden and it is easy to maintain. This house is like new and is within walking distance to Cove ridge Marina or Bayview Marina. You can also enjoy walking to the Post Office, park, churches, convenience store or restaurant. Enjoy the lake without paying the expensive prices or expensive taxes. Asking $114,900.00. Agent/Owner
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Chris Mullins• Mullins Real Estate & Auction
Bought with Chris Mullins• Mullins Real Estate & Auction
Beautiful mountain vistas from this Tennessee Farm House located in the community of Butler, TN. Basement for storage, covered front porch, living room with a fireplace. This property would make a good investment; either rental or a weekend retreat. Close to Watauga Lake.
Public Records
Mar 1, 2001
Sold
$52,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$487
2024
$487
2023
$487 (+22.1%)
2022
$399
2021
$399 (+12.7%)
2020
$354
2019
$354
2018
$354
2017
$354
2016
$354 (+12.7%)
2015
$314
2014
$314
Tax history for 178 Church St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$487
2024
$487
2023
$487 (+22.1%)
2022
$399
2021
$399 (+12.7%)
2020
$354
2019
$354
2018
$354
2017
$354
2016
$354 (+12.7%)
2015
$314
2014
$314
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
128 ft.
Lot depth
233 ft.
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
1,399
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Johnson County
APN
081O B 00800 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 4, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Granite Counters
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 106 x 286
Zoning Description: none
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Doe
Middle Or Junior School: Johnson Co
High School: Johnson Co
Location Information
Directions: From Rite-Aid in Mountain City take HWY 67 W and travel to Butler. Turn onto Piercetown Road and travel approx. 1 mile and turn right on Church Street. Property is adjacent to Cobbs Creek Baptist Church on right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,399
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Johnson County
APN: 081O B 00800 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Doe Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.9mi
5/10
Johnson County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 15.8mi
5/10
Johnson County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 95° expected this year, 23 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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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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