Private East Tennessee Retreat (Ask about financing) Discover your own slice of paradise with this beautifully remodeled home set on 12.8± acres of peaceful East Tennessee countryside. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views from the back deck with your morning coffee, and unwind each evening in the hot tub as the sun sets over the hills. Surrounded by nature and abundant wildlife, this property offers a rare blend of privacy, beauty, and outdoor recreation. Just minutes from the Cherokee National Forest and Martha Sundquist State Forest, you'll have endless opportunities for hiking, exploring, and reconnecting with nature. The French Broad River—only 4 miles away—provides convenient public access for kayaking, fishing, or simply soaking in the scenery. The land is a homesteader's dream, featuring Concord and Muscadine grapevines, 11 fruit trees (including apple and peach), and a 60' x 100' garden plot ready for seasonal vegetables. Adjacent to the garden are four rows of tulips, while mixed bulbs bloom beside the home, adding vibrant color to your outdoor living space. Remodeled in 2021, the home combines modern comfort with rustic warmth. The kitchen showcases granite countertops, a propane range, and updated cabinetry, while laminate and carpet flooring flow throughout. The floor plan offers two bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs, each with generous closet space. Stay cozy with propane central heat and a freestanding wood-burning fireplace in the basement. Practical features include: • Fiber-optic internet (Newport Utility District) • 300-ft deep well with high-quality water (recent water report available) • Concrete driveway on a paved county road • One-car basement garage • 30-amp RV hookup • Detached one-car garage with drive-in equipment shed and storage building For those embracing a rural lifestyle, the property includes a new metal goat barn and chicken coop with storage, plus just over one acre fenced for livestock—complete with two farm gates for easy access. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a private East Tennessee retreat where modern comfort meets country living at its best!
Beautifully remodeled home sits on 12.8+/- acres of private East Tennessee paradise. Enjoy the stunning mountain view with your morning coffee on the back deck. In the evening you can relax on the patio while taking in the TN sunset in the hot tub. Other times you can spend on your land which has abundant wild life. This home is very private and offers many leisure opportunities. Easy access to the Cherokee National Forest and the Martha Sundquist State Forest with numerous hiking trails. There are several rivers with fishing and kayaking with the closest being the French Broad with public access on SR107 about 4 miles from your new home. The land features both Muscadine and Concord grape vines as well as 11 fruit trees including both Apple and Peach. There is a large garden area (about 60 ft by 100 ft) for you annual vegetables! The home was remodeled in 2021 with granite counter tops and a propane range in the kitchen. The floors are laminate and carpet throughout. The two bedrooms up and one bedroom down each have ample closet space. In addition to the propane fueled central heating system there is a freestanding wood burning fireplace in the basement to keep you toasty on those brisk winter nights. Internet access is fiber optic provided by Newport Utility District. The well is about 300 feet deep and has very pure water! A copy of the latest water quality report is in the documents folder. The home is on a paved county road and the concrete driveway leads to a one car garage in the basement. Adjacent to the garage is a 30 amp electrical connection for your RV. In addition, there is a one car detached garage with a drive-in shed for equipment and an additional shed in the rear.
Knoxville MLS #1152154
Jul 29, 2021
Sold
$275,000
$189/sq ft
Jun 8, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 3, 2021
Price Changed
$299,900
$206/sq ft
May 8, 2021
Listed
$309,000
$212/sq ft
LAAR #590718
Feb 12, 2021
Sold
$250,000
$171/sq ft
Oct 12, 2020
Listed
$299,900
$206/sq ft
Knoxville MLS #1132626
Feb 12, 2021
Sold
$250,000
$171/sq ft
Oct 12, 2020
Listed
$299,900
$206/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,241 (+63.1%)
2024
$761
2023
$761 (−0.1%)
2022
$762 (−47.1%)
2021
$1,441
Tax history for 805 Punkton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,241 (+63.1%)
2024
$761
2023
$761 (−0.1%)
2022
$762 (−47.1%)
2021
$1,441
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Metal Siding, Frame
Property Information
Property Attached YN: No
Building Area Total: 1,458
Building Area Source: Owner
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 12.8
Lot Size Square Feet: 558,001
Lot Size Source: Tax Records
Lot Size Dimensions: 12.8 Acres
Lot Features: Private, Wooded, Rolling Slope
View: Mountain View, Country Setting, Wooded
Financial
Tax Information
City Taxes: $760.96
County Taxes: $760.96
Total Tax: $760.96
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating YN: Yes
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Propane
Cooling YN: Yes
Cooling: Central Cooling
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Del Rio
High School: Cocke County
Location Information
Directions: GPS or From Newport travel east toward Del Rio approximately 10 miles and turn right on to SR107. After about 1.6 miles turn right on to Old 15th Road then after 0.2 miles turn left on to Punkton Rd. In 1.8 miles the concrete drive will be on your right. Drive by is NOT POSSIBLE because the gate is LOCKED.
Unparsed Address: 805 Punkton Rd, Del Rio, TN 37727
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 12.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Cocke County
APN: 087 00405 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Del Rio Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Cocke County Adult High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.5mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$389,000 – $471,000
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