This efficiently designed, hand peeled log home is located on 40 acres of unrestricted and very private land with plenty of marked hiking trails and breathtaking views of the Iron Mountains, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina. Located at the end of a gated community and beside the Cherokee National forest and other large tract land owners, you will enjoy ultimate privacy, abundant wildlife, and off grid options with built in generator and spring. Home is equipped with a Viking gas stove, radiant floor heat, plenty of storage and a large root/ wine cellar room on first floor. This fall and winter you will love snuggling up beside the massive wood burning stone fireplace made with locally harvested stone featuring a built in climbing wall for the adventurous soul. Consider additional building sites for expansion, extended family, or rentals. Perfect for a hunting retreat or year round living with the most impressive views in North East TN! Located on the TN side of the TN/NC border in a low tax environment, this home is still convenient to all the amenities of the high country. Boone, Watauga lake and Mountain City are all within a 30 minute drive. Come see this gem today!
This efficiently designed, hand peeled log home is located on 40 acres of unrestricted and very private land with plenty of marked hiking trails and breathtaking views of the Iron Mountains, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina. Located at the end of a gated community and beside the Cherokee National forest and other large tract land owners, you will enjoy ultimate privacy, abundant wildlife, and off grid options with built in generator and spring. Home is equipped with a Viking gas stove, radiant floor heat, plenty of storage and a large root/ wine cellar room on first floor. This fall and winter you will love snuggling up beside the massive wood burning stone fireplace made with locally harvested stone featuring a built in climbing wall for the adventurous soul. Consider additional building sites for expansion, extended family, or rentals. Perfect for a hunting retreat or year round living with the most impressive views in North East TN! Located on the TN side of the TN/NC border in a low tax environment, this home is still convenient to all the amenities of the high country. Boone, Watauga lake and Mountain City are all within a 30 minute drive. Come see this gem today!
TVRMLS #9924895
Nov 10, 2021
Sold
$700,000
$292/sq ft
Jul 1, 2021
Listed
$715,000
$298/sq ft
TVRMLS #363997
Sep 20, 2016
Sold
$560,000
$233/sq ft
Jun 12, 2015
Listed
$599,000
$250/sq ft
+19
Breathtaking views, serene privacy, and full scribe log construction only begin to define this incredible property! Adjacent to NC, but the tax advantages of TN. Situated in the middle of 40 wooded acres with hiking trails meandering through and a stream to enjoy. Home is built using 16 hand peeled logs, with custom features everywhere you look. Main level has a soaring wood burning fireplace built using 7 tons of rock from the property. Well appointed kitchen featuring a Viking range is open to the dining and living area. Bedroom, full bath, and laundry are all on the main level, with multiple accesses to the covered porch. Upstairs is the master suite with its own private balcony that seems to situate you on top of the world. Master bath has a custom shower and spa tub. Downstairs is a double sided gas fireplace accentuating a bonus living area and third bedroom. Enormous pantry with stone and arched ceiling. Radiant floor heat on lower and main, back up generator installed, ample storage. Additional 25 acres also available (MLS # 364117).
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$490
2024
$490
Tax history for 3500 Locust Gap Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$490
2024
$490
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
25 Acres
Year renovated
1937
Sq. Ft.
1,636
Year built
1937
Style
Ranch
County
Johnson County
APN
093 00102 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Hot Water
Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Pantry
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Great Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,000
Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
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: 40.22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 40.22
Zoning Description: None
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Landscaping
Schools Information
Elementary School: Roan Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Johnson Co
High School: Johnson Co
Location Information
Directions: From HWY 421 S. right onto Bulldog Rd. proceed 3 miles to the NC line. Bulldog becomes Beaver Dam Rd. Approximately 2 miles to a right on Mountaindale Rd. At top of the hill turn right on Locust Gap Rd. As soon as pavement turns to gravel turn left to gate (code required). At end bank right.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,636
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 25 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Johnson County
APN: 093 00102 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Roan Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.0mi
5/10
Johnson County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 10.3mi
5/10
Johnson County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
2 hot days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mountain City, TN • 37683
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.