Looking for 10acres with an old cabin? Looking to tuck yourself away from the world? You just found it! A great portion of this land is usable. This place is secluded and for the adventurist. Hunt on your own property. Has many trails for your UTV's/4-wheeler's., has a car port, a 2-story pole barn, The top which looks like a Quonset Hut and the bottom for either farm equipment of your farm animals. Has a chicken house and rooster house. But let's talk about this 1900's cabin. It is a 2 bedroom/ 2 bath with 1461sqft large kitchen, dining room w/built-ins, living room w/ high ceiling, laundry room, bedroom on the main and master on the 2nd level. Which has a his and her walk-in closets. Laminate and carpet flooring throughout. There is a screened porch off the bedroom on the main and a great old fashion porch on the side of the cabin. It is equipped with very high-speed Fiber Optics, has 2 wood burning stoves, window units for A/C, generator and ceiling fans. Low taxes and no State income tax. Newport is just around 20-25mins for all your shopping needs, medical, banking and much more. Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg are roughly an hour and a half. THIS IS NOT A DRIVE BY PROPERTY. Must accompany an agent. There is a gate code only agents will be allowed to have. In Photos you will find the few restrictions and survey.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
10.2 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Don Fabrikant• Country Living Realty
Listed by Don Fabrikant• Country Living Realty
Contact: 4232371046
Bought with Non Member Non Member• Non-Member Office
Looking for 10acres with an old cabin? Looking to tuck yourself away from the world? You just found it! A great portion of this land is usable. This place is secluded and for the adventurist. Hunt on your own property. Has many trails for your UTV's/4-wheeler's. , has a car port, a 2-story pole barn, The top which looks like a Quonset Hut and the bottom for either farm equipment of your farm animals. Has a chicken house and rooster house. But let's talk about this 1900's cabin. It is a 2 bedroom/ 2 bath with 1461sqft large kitchen, dining room w/ built-ins, living room w/ high ceiling, laundry room, bedroom on the main and master on the 2nd level. Which has a his and her walk-in closets. Laminate and carpet flooring throughout. There is a screened porch off the bedroom on the main and a great old fashion porch on the side of the cabin. It is equipped with very high-speed Fiber Optics, has 2 wood burning stoves, window units for A/C, generator and ceiling fans. Low taxes and no State income tax. Newport is just around 20-25mins for all your shopping needs, medical, banking and much more. Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg are roughly an hour and a half. THIS IS NOT A DRIVE BY PROPERTY. Must accompany an agent. There is a gate code only agents will be allowed to have. In Photos you will find the few restrictions and survey.
LAAR #590288
Nov 3, 2020
Sold
$130,000
$88/sq ft
Sep 10, 2020
Listed
$139,900
$95/sq ft
+21
If you are looking for privacy this is it. Cabin that has been updated features 3 BR, 2 baths, stone fireplace surround with pellet stove, NU Connect internet installed, lots of storage, reclaimed barn wood accent walls, built in hutch, utility room & more. Large metal carport that is perfect for storage. Small stream running through property. Property is in gated area so no drive bys. Metal storage bldg behind house does not stay.
Public Records
Oct 25, 2007
Sold
$107,337
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$666 (+74.8%)
2024
$381
2023
$381 (−0.3%)
2022
$382
2021
$382
2020
$382
2019
$382
2018
$382 (−2.6%)
2017
$392 (+12.3%)
2016
$349
2015
$349 (+25.5%)
2014
$278
Tax history for 781 Messer Place Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$666 (+74.8%)
2024
$381
2023
$381 (−0.3%)
2022
$382
2021
$382
2020
$382
2019
$382
2018
$382 (−2.6%)
2017
$392 (+12.3%)
2016
$349
2015
$349 (+25.5%)
2014
$278
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.19 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
1,461
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cocke County
APN
087 00114 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 0
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Features: Formal
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Features: Pantry
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Other Room
Room Features: Utility Room
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Directions: From Newport take Hwy 25/70 East to Del Rio. Take a right onto Hwy 107S. Go 1.6mi and make a right onto Old 15th. In .2mi make a left onto Punkton Rd. When you see a big barn on your left at the bend, make a right onto Messer Place Rd. You will come to a locked gate. (Need Code) Once thru the gate continue up Messer. You will come to a fork to either stay left or go down Ortegas. Stay Left. Home will be on your right.
Topography: Wooded,Other
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,461
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.19 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Cocke County
APN: 087 00114 000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1472
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1472
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor
Year Built Details: Existing
Levels: Three Or More
Around this home
Schools
Del Rio Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Cocke County Adult High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.5mi
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$297,000 – $359,000
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