A property like this is hard to come by. The wonderful farm house has been remodeled and has a creek in the front yard and 16.74 acres with two fenced pastures, mountain views and a 40x38 barn with electricity. So, bring your horses or cattle. It also has woods to hunt in. It has a large detached garage, smokehouse, chicken coop and a fenced area for your pets. This is a true farm house with hardwood floors a very big kitchen with a lot of natural light from the many windows and an abundance of beautiful white cabinets. The living room has a wood burning stove and a beautiful staircase leading upstairs to the second and third bedroom. There is ample room for company in the dining room that sits in the middle of the house. If you like to relax, you will love sitting on the front porch and listening to the roaring creek or enjoy the view of the farm from your back yard patio and gazebo or enjoy swimming in the above ground pool. There is a spring on the property and water source used to be spring water, but is now on county water. This property is in a flood zone. The home doesn t sit in the flood zone, so flood insurance is not required.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
16.74 acresLot Size
$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tammie McCain• Mountain Aire Realty, LLC
Beautiful country setting with a traditional farm house on 16 acres. Home has been updated with newer windows and cabinets. Plenty of storage with a 24 X 26 detached garage and a barn. Sq. ft. from county tax records, buyer or buyers agent to verify.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$940
2024
$940 (−9.4%)
2014
$1,038
Tax history for 257 Muddy Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$940
2024
$940 (−9.4%)
2014
$1,038
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
16.74 Acres
Year renovated
1991
Sq. Ft.
1,700
Year built
1948
Style
Ranch
County
Carter County
APN
023 08000 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric, Wood
Interior Features
Interior Features: Laminate Counters, Pantry
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Fencing: Front Yard
Roof: Metal
Pool Information
Pool Features: Above Ground
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: See Acres
Lot Size Area: 16.74
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 16.74
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Unaka
Middle Or Junior School: Unaka
High School: Unaka
Location Information
Directions: From Broad St in Elizabethton in front of Food City, Turn L onto Hwy 19. Almost immediately turn R onto the off ramp onto Hwy 91 toward Stoney Creek. Go 7.27 miles. Turn R onto Muddy Branch Road. Go .79 miles. House is on the R with sign.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 16.74 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Carter County
APN: 023 08000 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Unaka Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Unaka High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$416,000 – $503,000
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