Country Living at Its Best on 4.1 Acres! Welcome to 1042 Big Sewee Road in Decatur, Tennessee--a peaceful country retreat offering 4.1 mostly level acres with the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and outdoor recreation. Perched high above a large, year-round creek ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and tubing, this property provides breathtaking views and a relaxing setting. The home has been thoughtfully maintained and updated, including a new heat pump and air handler installed in July 2026. The main level features two bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with an adjoining sunroom overlooking the creek with new windows, a spacious updated bathroom with a convenient laundry closet, beautiful hardwood floors, and a cozy fireplace. The finished lower level offers incredible flexibility with a large family room featuring a second fireplace, two additional bedrooms, a spacious full bathroom, and a separate laundry room--perfect for guests, extended family, or additional living space. Outdoor living is a dream with approximately 800 square feet of decking and a welcoming rocking chair front porch, providing plenty of space to entertain or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A double carport and additional parking ensure room for family and visitors. Need space for hobbies or a business? The impressive 1,150-square-foot two-story shop, along with an attached smaller shop, offers endless possibilities for storage, woodworking, equipment, or a home-based business. If you've been searching for scenic creek frontage, usable acreage, and room to spread out, this exceptional property is one you won't want to miss!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
4.1 acresLot Size
$185Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Candice Ford• Bid To Buy Auction & Realty
It is the intent of this district to provide space for forestry, agriculture and agriculturally-oriented uses and structures which provide an important part in the economy of Meigs County, and at the same time provide space for residential development for an ever expanding population. It is the intent here to protect the physical and economic well-being of agriculture operations and to prevent the encroachment of urban and other incompatible land uses on farm lands. This district is intended to provide locations for urbanization which are compatible with agriculture uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational / school
Golf related
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Main: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Central
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave
Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Covered, Porch
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Creek
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,520
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 4.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 4.1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $656
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Other
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Meigs North Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: Meigs Middle School
High School: Meigs County High School
Location Information
Directions: intersection of TN-30 and TN-58 in Decatur, north on TN-58 toward Kingston for 2.8 miles, left onto Woods Hollow Road for about 1 mile, left onto Howard Lane, Continue on Howard Lane until it ends at Big Sewee Road, right onto Big Sewee Road for .8 miles
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 311
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 13.5 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Meigs County
APN: 028 00700 000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2520
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 2520
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor
Year Built Details: Existing
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Meigs North Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Meigs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
Meigs County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 69-77% chance 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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