OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2023 for $225K

$329,070

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,452/mo

•

2,112

sq ft

494 Tester Rd, Butler, TN 37640

About this home

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Single-familyProperty Type

2002Year Built

1.83 acresLot Size

$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Redden Realty Redden • Misty Oaks Real Estate

Bought with Katie Jarrett • LPT Realty - Griffin Home Group

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•Source:TVRMLS #9934551

Redfin Estimate

$329,070

$104K since sold in March 2023$27K since July

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This home's estimate is 38.5% lower than the average sale price ($535K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$900,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,202 sq ft
248 Cable Hollow Rd, Butler, TN 37640
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$550,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,408 sq ft
533 Harmon Rd, Mountain City, TN 37683
SOLD AUG 26, 2025
$437,965
C
3 beds2 baths2,437 sq ft
155 Green Valley Hts, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$945,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,936 sq ft
237 High Country Overlook, Banner Elk, NC 28604
SOLD FEB 23, 2026
$192,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,416 sq ft
1186 Poga Rd, Butler, TN 37640
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$185,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,144 sq ft
318 Wayne Laws Rd, Butler, TN 37640

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Market trends in 37640, TN

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.8%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$600K

$175K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

51 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$915,000
6 beds4 baths6,630 sq ft
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$1,025,000
3 beds3.5 baths3,656 sq ft
329 Harbor View Rd, Butler, TN 37640
$295,000
3 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft
130 Gene Dr, Butler, TN 37640
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Sale history for 494 Tester Rd

Tax history for 494 Tester Rd

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.83 Acres

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

1,408

Year built

2002

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Johnson County

APN

100 07805 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: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Wood Stove

Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Concrete, Partially Finished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Metal

Building Information
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding

Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Prewired
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: SEE ACRES
Lot Size Area: 1.83
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.83
Zoning Description: Residential

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Roan Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Johnson Co
High School: Johnson Co

Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 321 and Greggs Branch, east on Hwy 321 for 1/2 mile, left on Tester Road for 1/2 mile, driveway on right. Supra on Back door.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,408
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Johnson County
APN: 100 07805 000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Roan Creek Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 11.1mi

5/10

Johnson County Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 15.3mi

5/10

Johnson County High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.4mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 90° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Butler, TN • 37640

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
777 Tester Rd, Butler, TN - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 749 Sq. Ft.	$238,770
799 Stansberry Rd, Butler, TN - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$296,816

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