Google satellite image for 986 Cowan Town Rd, Butler, TN 37640

Off market mar 2018 for $1M

—

•

— ba

•

—

sq ft

986 Cowan Town Rd, Butler, TN 37640

About this home

A rare find! Approximately 30 (+/-) acres of prime lake frontage on the pristine waters of Watauga Lake. One of the area’s best dockable, level, park-like settings in Butler. Spectacular building sites with endless views of Watauga Lake and the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. Build your dream home with unparalleled views and tree-lined privacy or near the waterfront just steps from the lake. Unlimited investment opportunities as well. Additional information available upon request. A rare opportunity to own this type of prime lake property!

RanchProperty Type

30 acresLot Size

Listed by Sandy Poe • Alliance Sotheby's International Realty

Contact: 8652070004

Bought with Sandy Poe • Alliance Sotheby's International Realty

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3595780

Redfin Estimate

There isn’t enough information to generate an accurate estimate at this time. Learn More

Market trends in 37640, TN

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

94.7%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$650K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

22 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 3 HRS AGO
$329,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,534 sq ft
141 Terrace Private Dr, Butler, TN 37640
NEW 9 HRS AGO
$79,000
3 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
Butler, TN 37640
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$199,000
— beds— baths— sq ft
33 High Meadows DR, Butler, TN 37640
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$274,900
3 beds2 baths1,107 sq ft
4258 Pine Orchard Rd, Butler, TN 37640
$675,000
3 beds3 baths2,855 sq ft
2899 Lakeview Dr, Butler, TN 37640
$427,000
1 bed1 bath660 sq ft
2905 Draft Rd, Butler, TN 37640
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 986 Cowan Town Rd

Date

Event

Price

REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3595780

Sep 18, 2026

Listed

$1,500,000

Mar 29, 2018

Sold

$1,000,000

TVRMLS #402016

Apr 3, 2018

Sold

$1,000,000

Feb 2, 2018

Listed

$1,500,000

+13

A rare find! Approximately 30 (+/-) acres of prime lake frontage on the pristine waters of Watauga Lake. One of the area s best dockable, level, park-like settings in Butler. Spectacular building sites with endless views of Watauga Lake and the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. Build your dream home with unparalleled views and tree-lined privacy or near the waterfront just steps from the lake. Unlimited investment opportunities as well. Additional information available upon request. A rare opportunity to own this type of prime lake property!

Knoxville MLS #1029075

Mar 29, 2018

Sold

$1,000,000

Jan 30, 2018

Listed

$1,500,000

+15

Knoxville MLS #1024893

Dec 11, 2017

Listed

$160,000

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Vacant Land

County

Johnson County

APN

—

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 16, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Total: 0

Exterior

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Pond, Lake Front

Property Information
Property Type: Farm
Has View
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Features: Other, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Level
Lot Size Area: 30
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 30
Lot Size Dimensions: Approx 30 (+/-) Acres
Lot Size Source: Agent Calculated
Road Surface Type: Other
Road Frontage Type: County Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,389

Location

Location Information
Directions: Left on Hwy 321/67 toward Butler. Right on Hwy 167. Cross bridge to Lakeview. Follow around lake to left on Cowan Town Road. Property on the right.
Topography: Other,Private,Rolling Slope,Wooded,Level

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Johnson County
APN: —

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 16, 2023

Other

Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Units: Square Feet

Around this home

Schools

Roan Creek Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 10.2mi

5/10

Johnson County Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 14.4mi

5/10

Johnson County High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.5mi

4/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Butler, TN • 37640

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

8.5 hrs

4.8 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Is this your home?

Track this home’s value and nearby sales activity

Nearby similar homes

$60,000

Land— sq ft

Lot 4 Greggs Branch Rd, Butler, TN 37640

$60,000

Land— sq ft

Lot 1 Greggs Branch Rd, Butler, TN 37640

$60,000

Land— sq ft

Lot 2 Greggs Branch Rd, Butler, TN 37640

$375,000

2 beds1 bath1,160 sq ft

104 Eggers Ln, Elizabethton, TN 37643

$49,900

Land— sq ft

Tbd Heaton Branch Rd, Butler, TN 37640

$1,463,000

3 beds2 baths3,036 sq ft

284 Bulldog Holw, Elizabethton, TN 37643

New listings for sale in 37640

NEW 3 HRS AGO

$329,000

2 beds2.5 baths1,534 sq ft

141 Terrace Private Dr, Butler, TN 37640

NEW 9 HRS AGO

$79,000

3 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft

Butler, TN 37640

FOR SALE BY OWNER

$199,000

— beds— baths— sq ft

33 High Meadows DR, Butler, TN 37640

FOR SALE BY OWNER

$274,900

3 beds2 baths1,107 sq ft

4258 Pine Orchard Rd, Butler, TN 37640

$675,000

3 beds3 baths2,855 sq ft

2899 Lakeview Dr, Butler, TN 37640

$427,000

1 bed1 bath660 sq ft

2905 Draft Rd, Butler, TN 37640

Home values near 986 Cowan Town Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1182 Cowan Town Rd, Butler, TN - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$324,265

Address	Redfin Estimate
233 Wolfe Ln, Butler, TN 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$316,076

Address	Redfin Estimate
1101 Dark Hollow Private Dr, Butler, TN - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1305 Sq. Ft.	$208,786

Property information provided by REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2026. This data may not match . Learn more.

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

Houses for rent in Johnson County	Agents near me	Brentwood, TN homes for sale	Johnson County Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Nashville, TN homes for sale	Memphis, TN homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Franklin, TN homes for sale	Murfreesboro, TN homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Knoxville, TN homes for sale	Johnson County Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Chattanooga, TN homes for sale	TN New Listings

Sullivan County homes for sale
Watauga County homes for sale
Wilkes County homes for sale

Mountain City homes for sale
Butler homes for sale
Cove Creek homes for sale

About this home

Redfin Estimate

Market trends in 37640, TN

Sale history for 986 Cowan Town Rd

Public record

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Lifestyle

Climate risks

Historical weather

Sun exposure

Is this your home?

Nearby similar homes

New listings for sale in 37640

Home values near 986 Cowan Town Rd

More real estate resources