Off grid in the Cherokee National Forest. Bring your tent or RV for vacation fun, or build a cabin and enjoy the forest surroundings every day. The current owner added a driveway and cleared an area for a home site or campsite. Whether as a vacation or primary residence, you'll be able to take advantage of such area activities as fishing, miles of hiking trails, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and hunting. There are no utilities available in the national forest, but alternatives can be used. Some cell service available at campsite. Survey is available. The truck, RV, & equipment shown in the pictures do not convey with the property. There are two lots being sold together; seller will not divide. Not many of these tracts come available - don't miss seeing this one!
Lot dimensions approximately 200 x 298 x 200 x 300 feet
Sloped, wooded lot
Gravel road access
Frontage on a state road
Directions: From Hwys 411 & 30 in Delano: Hwy 30 to left on Hwy 315; left on Spring Creek Rd; continue on Spring Creek Rd (becomes gravel). Turn right onto Tinker Branch Road (1st right after crossing concrete bridge over Spring Creek); property on left
Home design
Land property (zoned residential)
Parking
No designated parking reported
Construction
No building on site (building area reported as 0)
Utilities
Water source: Other
Sewer: Other
Financial info
Annual tax amount listed as $50
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Off grid in the Cherokee National Forest. Bring your tent or RV for vacation fun, or build a cabin and enjoy the forest surroundings every day. The current owner added a driveway and cleared an area for a home site or campsite. Whether as a vacation or primary residence, you'll be able to take advantage of such area activities as fishing, miles of hiking trails, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and hunting. There are no utilities available in the national forest, but alternatives can be used. Some cell service available at campsite. Survey is available. The truck, RV, & equipment shown in the pictures do not convey with the property. There are two lots being sold together; seller will not divide. Not many of these tracts come available - don't miss seeing this one!
RCAOR #20252761
Mar 23, 2026
Sold
$25,000
Mar 13, 2026
Pending
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Feb 13, 2026
Contingent
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Jan 19, 2026
Price Changed
$32,400
Sep 17, 2025
Price Changed
$41,500
Jun 18, 2025
Listed
$45,000
1.37 acres per survey OFF GRID adjoining the Cherokee National Forest and near Spring Creek and the Hiwassee River. Property consists of two lots being sold together and are lots 3 and 4 on the survey. No restrictions mentioned in the deed. Live year 'round or use it for second/vacation home. Tinker Branch Rd is also Forest Service Road #2005 and is maintained as needed by park service; may need high-profile vehicle or 4WD at times to access. No utilities are available; cell service is inconsistent at best. Survey was done prior to forest service re-routing Tinker Branch Rd; not all survey markers have been located. Come take a look!
Knoxville MLS #538314
Feb 5, 2007
Listed
$60,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$89
2024
$89
2023
$89 (−32.6%)
2022
$132
2021
$132
2020
$132
2019
$132
2018
$132 (+20.0%)
2017
$110 (+4.8%)
2016
$105
2015
$105
2014
$105
Public record
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Lot size
5.5 Acres
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Style
Other
County
Polk County
APN
012 00511 000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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