Located only 1.5 miles from Watauga Lake and within walking distance to Laurel Falls and the Appalachian Trail, this beautiful property offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains as well as seclusion and privacy. In addition to having 150 feet of road frontage, the current owner has installed a meter pan and breaker box wired in a 50, 30, and 20 amp RV service in a sealed weatherproof box. The majority of the acreage is vast pasture land that is mostly level, but is outlined along the back side with thick forest. This is the perfect location to build your dream home, or park your RV with views for miles! Most of the prep work has already been completed for you. So, if you are looking for a gorgeous and private tract of land near the lake, call today! All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed, buyer/ buyers agent to verify all information.
Vacant landProperty Type
3.96 acresLot Size
$37,053Price/Acres
Listed by Jesse Pitcock• Crye-Leike Realtors
Bought with eakrealtor King• Weichert Realtors Saxon Clark KPT
Located only 1.5 miles from Watauga Lake, this beautiful property offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains as well as seclusion and privacy. In addition to having 150 feet of road frontage, there is also a gravel driveway, water meter, and power pole already in place. The majority of the acreage is vast pasture land that is mostly level, but is outlined along the back side with thick forest. This is the perfect location to build your dream home with views for miles! Most of the prep work has already been completed for you. So, if you are looking for a gorgeous and private tract of land near the lake, call today! All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed, buyer/ buyers agent to verify all information.
Public Records
Jul 9, 2020
Sold
$58,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$306
2024
$306
2023
$306 (+7.4%)
2022
$285
2021
$285 (+77.0%)
2020
$161
2019
$161 (−48.7%)
2018
$314
2017
$314 (+0.6%)
2016
$312 (+4.7%)
2015
$298
2014
$298
Tax history for 274 Morton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$306
2024
$306
2023
$306 (+7.4%)
2022
$285
2021
$285 (+77.0%)
2020
$161
2019
$161 (−48.7%)
2018
$314
2017
$314 (+0.6%)
2016
$312 (+4.7%)
2015
$298
2014
$298
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
3.96 Acres
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Style
Other
County
Carter County
APN
059 06800 000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Level, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Cleared
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: 150 x 397 x 281 x 231 x 82 x 75
Lot Size Area: 3.96
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.96
Zoning: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, See Remarks
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Hampton
Middle Or Junior School: Hampton
High School: Hampton
Location Information
Directions: From Elizabethton, take Hwy 19E to Hampton. Turn left on Highway 321/67. Turn left on Morton Road. Property is on the right. See sign. Driveway leads to the centerv of the property.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.96 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Carter County
APN: 059 06800 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hampton Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Unaka High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 92° expected this year, 23 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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Hampton, TN • 37658
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Estimated sale price
$140,000 – $169,000
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