Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage nestled on a full acre in Elizabethton. With its charming curb appeal, covered front and back porches, mature trees, and partially fenced backyard, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality. Step inside to discover a host of thoughtful upgrades including a custom bathroom vanity, a remodeled eat-in kitchen with a custom island, walk-in pantry, updated appliances (including a new dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave/vent hood), and refinished hardwood floors in the living room and hallway. Built-in shelves in the hallway add both charm and storage, while the spacious master suite features a large walk-in closet for added convenience. The home features five generously sized bedrooms, providing privacy for everyone, and a finished attic that's ideal as a home office, playroom, or bonus living space. Downstairs, a separate one-bedroom apartment with its own private entrance offers excellent potential for guests, rental income, or a multi-generational living arrangement. Enjoy the tranquility of rural living while still being just minutes from Elizabethton's historic downtown. Explore the shops, restaurants, Covered Bridge Park, Sycamore Shoals, and the stunning Watauga Lake—all within easy reach. Don't miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind home with endless possibilities! All information is deemed to buyer/buyer agent to verify.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$135Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jennifer Riddle• KW Johnson City
Bought with Daphanie Roberts• Property Executives Johnson City
Looking for space indoors and out? This home has it all! Sitting on an acre of land, this charming cottage features covered front and back porches and a private, partially fenced back yard with mature trees. Inside, you'll find endless updates, including new flooring and fresh carpet throughout. The spacious eat-in kitchen is bright and beautiful, and has been remodeled with new cabinets and butcher block countertops, new appliances and fixtures, and a sparkling new white tile backsplash. The four bedrooms provide plenty of privacy, and a bonus finished, carpeted attic gives you even more room to use however you please. The well-lit, partially finished basement has a full bathroom with laundry hookups as well as space for a workshop and/or storage. The home's convenient location means that in just minutes, you can be enjoying the restaurants, shops, and other amenities of Elizabethton's historic downtown, plus the Covered Bridge Park, Sycamore Shoals, and the beautiful Watauga Lake. Call today for a showing!
Public Records
Feb 2, 2022
Sold
$95,000
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 2021
Sold
$111,039
$47/sq ft
TVRMLS #384513
May 31, 2017
Sold
$90,000
$38/sq ft
Nov 2, 2016
Listed
$89,000
$38/sq ft
+30
Perfect Starter Home awaits in Elizabethton and is convenient to Johnson City and Asheville, NC. This home is ready for a buyer that will make it their own. The home features a large living room with refinished hardwood floors, a large and open eat-in kitchen with beautiful tile detailing, 3 bedrooms, a bonus room upstairs that could be converted into an additional bedroom, playroom or office, additional main level bonus room, and a partially finished basement. The rear of the home features a covered porch, a shed and fruit trees. So much opportunity awaits in this home loaded with character and charm! Sellers own adjacent vacant lot to make the lot total of 1 acre.
Public Records
Nov 17, 2009
Sold
$80,000
$34/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 21, 2008
Sold
$80,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$723
2024
$723
2023
$723 (+67.4%)
2022
$432
2021
$432 (+1.9%)
2020
$424
2019
$424
2018
$424
2017
$424 (+1.0%)
2016
$420 (−2.6%)
2015
$431
2014
$431
Tax history for 1970 Siam Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$723
2024
$723
2023
$723 (+67.4%)
2022
$432
2021
$432 (+1.9%)
2020
$424
2019
$424
2018
$424
2017
$424 (+1.0%)
2016
$420 (−2.6%)
2015
$431
2014
$431
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
2,588
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Carter County
APN
042 02800 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Deeded
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 12
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Below Grade Finished Area: 800
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Block, Masonite
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Topography: Pasture, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1 Acre
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1
Zoning: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Valley Forge
Middle Or Junior School: Hunter
High School: Unaka
Location Information
Directions: Head northeast on Cherry St toward Buffalo St. Turn right onto Buffalo St. Continue straight onto Broad St. Turn left onto US-321 N/University Pkwy and continue for approximately 8 miles. Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left onto Broad St. Turn right onto Siam Rd. Home will be on your right.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,588
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Carter County
APN: 042 02800 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Valley Forge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
Hunter Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
4/10
Hampton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 19 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Elizabethton, TN • 37643
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$301,000 – $364,000
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