Watauga Flats Farm -- the life you've been dreaming about, on 23 acres above the Watauga River. Wake to morning fog lifting from the pastures. Gather eggs still warm from the coop. Move cattle onto fresh grass, watch the orchard come into its own, and take in long views across the Watauga River--all just 12 minutes from downtown Johnson City. This is a real working farm, thoughtfully managed for years with regenerative practices, including no pesticides, rotational grazing, and naturally enriched soil. The land was fertile when it was acquired, and today it is exceptional. The potential for gardens, orchards, livestock, and continued farm production is extraordinary. What makes Watauga Flats especially rare is that the dream already comes with a business. The farm currently sells eggs and meat, and the name, logo, and website convey with the property, providing an established brand and customer base for the next owner to build upon. The updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse operates as a producing Airbnb, offering income from day one--whether you choose to live on the farm or continue renting it. And the expansion opportunity is already well underway. Septic for six additional units with exceptional river views has been installed, inspected, and completed--not simply permitted or planned, but physically in the ground. The well has been upgraded and recased. The tiny homes qualify under the agritourism carve-out, and custom plans for all six sites have already been drawn and paid for, designed specifically around the land and its river views. Six cabins overlooking the Watauga River isn't a someday vision. It's the next chapter, with much of the difficult groundwork already complete. The property itself is equally compelling: two freshly painted barns with electricity, fenced pastures ready for cattle, pigs, sheep, or goats, a newly established orchard, a thriving berry patch, and productive chicken coops already earning their keep. Greenbelt status helps keep property taxes low, while several million-dollar homes have recently been built just across the road. Livestock and farm equipment are available separately and negotiable, allowing the next owner to step into a farm that is already up and running. Come walk the property. It's difficult to describe what Watauga Flats feels like until you're standing here--looking across the pasture, down toward the river, and realizing how close this kind of life is to town. Opportunities like this don't come along every day. Don't miss your chance to make Watauga Flats Farm your own. Buyer / Buyer's Agent to verify all info.
-Check out this home located on 22.65 acres of private land right on the Watauga River. Home features solar panels with 5 battery cells that convey, new custom cabinets, huge master shower, new septic and new heat pump, extra large walk- in closets, huge attached 2 car garage, and lots of extra storage space!! Take a look outside at all the fencing, landscaping, new sidewalk, 2 barns with electricity (1 has septic available), and a mobile home that would be great for an investment property. This property just keeps going with potential and is awaiting its new owner. Come see for yourself today!!! * Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed, buyer/buyer's agent to verify all information. *
Public Records
Oct 1, 2021
Sold
$58,700
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 20, 2005
Sold
$260,983
$114/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 25, 2002
Sold
$120,000
$52/sq ft
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Oct 29, 2001
Sold
$125,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 15, 1991
Sold
$89,000
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 28, 1988
Sold
$80,500
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,690
2024
$1,690 (+66.7%)
2023
$1,014 (+46.1%)
2022
$694
2021
$694
2020
$694
2019
$694 (−10.6%)
2018
$776
2017
$776
2016
$776 (+20.3%)
2015
$645 (+10.1%)
2014
$586
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Zoning
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
1
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Lot size
20.65 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,290
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
3,190
Year built
1940
Style
Other
County
Washington County
APN
023 05300 000
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
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General Agriculture District
It is the intent of this district to provide space for agriculture and agriculturally oriented uses and structures which provide an important part in the economy of Washington County, and at the same time provide space for residential development for an ever expanding population. It is the intent here to protect the physical and economic well-being of agriculture operations and to prevent the encroachment of urban and other incompatible land uses on farmlands. This district is intended to provide locations for urbanization which are compatible with agriculture uses and it is not intended that this district provide a location for a lower standard of residential, commercial, or industrial development than is authorized in other districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 99° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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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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Redfin Estimate for 143 Watauga Flats Rd
$1,275,813
$124K under list price of $1.40M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $294K to $601K.