Picturesque cottage with babbling brook flowing by plus a spring fed pond with gazebo across the arched bridge. Beautiful lawn surrounds the cottage with fencing and a security gate at the entry. In the rear yard you find a shaded wooden patio with built-in seating, a 12'x16' workshop with electrical power and AC. A unique, original log chicken house is in the rear yard and down in the rear of the property you find a greenhouse for gardeners. The property is very private with adjoining grassy pastures and some partially fenced pasture for your pony or goat. Feels like you are in the country, but there are nice homes all around this property. A Kroger, a Hospital and lots of shopping is only 3 miles up the road. The cottage has a spacious first floor with the primary on the main, a living room with exposed ceiling beams, dining rm directly off the updated kitchen, plus a large family room with gas fireplace. There are 2 additional bedrooms on the first floor. The kitchen has beautiful counter tops and modern appliances. The spacious laundry room has a sink, lots of cabinets and a folding table. Upstairs is a 4th bedroom and full bath, plus a room for your office. The basement is just for the HVAC unit and a small amount of storage area. Outside there is a large storage building or workshop with electricity and an AC unit. Out the laundry room door you find the perfect place to relax under the shade tree on the rear patio, perfect for a firepit. Cross over the arched bridge to the gazebo by the pond and find the bold spring flowing from the rocks into the pond. This is a very unique property, perfect for the person seeking a private, tucked away home place which feels like being way out in the country, but you are only 5 minutes from the city conveniences. Your privacy is assured by an automatic metal gate at the entrance and a picket fence along the roadway. This is a storybook cottage in a bucolic setting by the stream, come visit it today.
Picturesque cottage with babbling brook flowing by plus a spring fed pond with gazebo across the arched bridge. Beautiful lawn surrounds the cottage with fencing and a security gate at the entry. In the rear yard you find a shaded wooden patio with built-in seating, a 12'x20' workshop with electrical power and AC. A unique, original log chicken house is in the rear yard. A greenhouse for gardeners is tucked in the back corner of the yard. The property is very private with adjoining grassy pastures and some partially fenced pasture for your pony or goat. Feels like you are in the country, but there are nice homes all around this property. A Kroger, a Hospital and lots of shopping is only 3 miles up the road. The cottage has a spacious first floor with the primary on the main, a living room with exposed ceiling beams, dining rm directly off the updated kitchen, plus a large family room with gas fireplace. There are 2 additional bedrooms on the first floor. The kitchen has beautiful counter tops and modern appliances. The spacious laundry room has a sink, lots of cabinets and a folding table. Upstairs is a 4th bedroom and full bath, plus a room for your office. The basement is just for the HVAC unit and a small amount of storage area. The workshop with electricity and an AC unit is conveniently located off the rear porch. Out the laundry room door you find the perfect place to relax under the shade tree on the rear patio, with portable firepit. Cross over the arched bridge to the gazebo by the pond and find the bold spring flowing from the rocks into the pond. This is a very unique property, perfect for the person seeking a private, tucked away home place which feels like being way out in the country, but you are only 5 minutes from the city conveniences. Your privacy is assured by an automatic metal gate at the entrance and a picket fence along the roadway. This is a storybook cottage in a bucolic setting by the stream, come visit it today.
TVRMLS #2
Apr 30, 2025
Price Changed
$454,000
$221/sq ft
SWVAR #1
Apr 30, 2025
Price Changed
$454,000
$221/sq ft
TVRMLS #9932523
Jan 27, 2022
Sold
$340,700
$166/sq ft
Jan 5, 2022
Listed
$290,000
$141/sq ft
TVRMLS #9909711
Aug 14, 2020
Sold
$265,000
$129/sq ft
Jun 29, 2020
Listed
$249,900
$122/sq ft
TVRMLS #373414
Jun 10, 2016
Sold
$175,000
$85/sq ft
Feb 29, 2016
Listed
$189,900
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,048 (+15.4%)
2024
$2,641 (+2.0%)
2023
$2,588
2022
$2,588 (+2.8%)
2021
$2,517 (+116.0%)
2020
$1,165 (−5.5%)
2019
$1,234 (+2.4%)
2018
$1,205 (+17.9%)
2017
$1,022
Tax history for 1229 Cooks Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,048 (+15.4%)
2024
$2,641 (+2.0%)
2023
$2,588
2022
$2,588 (+2.8%)
2021
$2,517 (+116.0%)
2020
$1,165 (−5.5%)
2019
$1,234 (+2.4%)
2018
$1,205 (+17.9%)
2017
$1,022
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.62 Acres
Year renovated
2013
Sq. Ft.
2,311
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sullivan County
APN
062 01325 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
R-1B
Residential District
For single-family detached homes on lots of at least 7,500 square feet, with certain other dimensional requirements.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Feb 10, 2012 • Final
Electrical residential
Electrical
May 25, 2003 • Final
Accessory structure
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Construction Materials: Block
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: See Remarks
Other Structures: Greenhouse, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Rolling Slope
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 109 x 82 x 136 x 111`2 x 311 x 69 x 231
Lot Size Area: 1.62
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.62
Zoning: R 1B
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Johnson
Middle Or Junior School: Robinson
High School: Dobyns Bennett
Location Information
Directions: From 81 S take exit 66 toward Kingsport, turn right onto Memorial Blvd.. Turn left onto Cooks Valley Rd, go 2.2 miles to property on the left. (from Kingsport take Memorial Blvd to a right on Harbor Chapel then straight to Cooks Valley Rd., home on the right.)
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,311
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2013
County: Sullivan County
APN: 062 01325 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Johnson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
9/10
Robinson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Dobyns - Bennett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° 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
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Kingsport, TN • 37664
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$371,000 – $449,000
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