OWNERS OF THIS PROPERTY HAVE GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS TO DROP THE SALES PRICE ANOTHER $6,000! YOU WILL NOT FIND A PARCEL OF LAND WITH A BETTER VIEW OF CHEROKEE LAKE AT THIS PRICE! The owners chose this spot to build their forever home. They applied for a septic system permit with the State of Tennessee and received it. They hired a crew to clear the land of all brush and tree growth and prepare the lot for building. Photos displayed show the amount of growth that was on the lot before clearing. A second photo shows the result once the land was cleared. In other words, they have spent thousands of dollars to do what needs to be done before breaking ground. Their loss will be the new owners' gain. But, in life, as we all know, stuff happens, and plans change. So, this family's loss can be your gain. They sincerely hope that the family that settles on this parcel of land will enjoy it as much as they would have. Lot 138, at . 78 of an acre, is a large parcel of land for this community and totally cleared. Clearing and removing all the debris created by the fallen trees, and brush, on a lot of this size, costs thousands of dollars. If you've ever had a large tree taken down, you know exactly what we are referring to. This writer had ONE tree taken down in my backyard and it cost over $2,000. Which was the lowest estimate received. And receiving a septic system permit from the State will remove any doubt as to whether the land you are purchasing is suitable for building a home. Without a permit, you cannot build a home in Tennessee. Lot 138 is prepped, approved, and ready to build today! The home site has enough elevation where the designed home will have wonderful views of Cherokee Lake. But, without the steepness that would create accessibility issues as you see with Norris or Douglas Lake lots. This lakeview property is not lakefront, but you can WALK across the street to Cherokee Lake. And within 9 miles you can find 8 boat launch sites and 5 marinas to keep your boat year-round. Cherokee Dam, with year-round facilities for unloading your boat, parking, grilling stations, a public beach, restrooms, pavilion, and campground is less than 9 miles. See accompanying photos. Grainger County Park with pavilions for family gatherings, walking trails, playgrounds, and boat ramp is less than 3 miles away. High-speed fiber internet, for those of us that work from home, and cable services are also available. And, get this, total property taxes are only $204 per year. Located in historic Grainger County, with its scenic farmland, but close to all necessary amenities. Jefferson Memorial Hospital (a four-star nationally ranked health care provider), Walmart, Lowe's, and restaurants are within 15 miles. Knoxville, Tennessee's third largest city, is 37 miles. So, if you work in Knoxville, settle in Grainger County, where you pay lower property taxes and get much more property for the money. This much land, with this type of location would cost you five times more in lake communities around Knoxville. Tennessee, which has NO State Income Tax and four full, mild seasons. When there is 4 feet of snow on the ground up north, the ground is barely moist here! No hurricanes, no ice storms, no alligators or pythons, and little history of tornadoes and flooding in this area of East Tennessee. Within an 8-hour drive of 20 states, and the Great Smoky Mountains in its backyard. You can have this and access to Cherokee Lake, with its renowned fishing, boating, and recreation activities by owning your dream property at a premier Cherokee Lake community. Live the Cherokee Lake Life!
Wish to own a slice of paradise? You can do so at Cherokee Lake. Quit looking at homes where you must settle for what someone else designed. Build your permanent home or your vacation home at Mallard Baye – a wonderful Cherokee Lake community nestled between Morristown and Jefferson City. Lot 138 at . 78 of an acre is wooded. Some think this is a disadvantage. We think not. A perceived disadvantage of living in a subdivision is the lack of privacy between homes. With this parcel of land, you can control this issue. There is the vacation campground that lays behind all the homes on Baye Road. Keep trees to the rear to provide a buffer of privacy. Same goes to the right and left of where you build your home. Maintain a canopy of trees for shade. Sculpt your homesite to your liking. When a lot is bare, all these options are out. All you can do is plant trees and wait at least five years for them to start taking shape. Not here. The lot has enough elevation where the designed home can have views of Cherokee Lake. But, without the steepness that would create accessibility issues. HOA fees in Mallard Baye are only $75.00 per year. Yes, you read correctly, per year. And property taxes are only $134.40 per year. Close to Jefferson City and Morristown, Jefferson Memorial Hospital is 12 miles away. Walmart is 15 miles. Restaurants, malls, theaters, more hospitals, schools, and retail shops are all nearby. And, if you want more things to do, Knoxville, Tennessee's third largest city with a population of 191,000 plus, is 37 miles away. Tennessee, a state that offers the advantage of NO State Income Tax and some of the lowest property tax rates in the nation. Four full, mild seasons, within a day's drive of most of the nation, and the Great Smoky Mountains in its backyard. You can have this and access to Cherokee Lake, with its world-renowned fishing, boating, and recreation activities by owning your dream property at a Cherokee Lake lot. Live the Lake Life!
GSMAR #187179
Feb 14, 2014
Listed
$29,000
Public Records
Sep 8, 2005
Sold
$25,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$209
2024
$209
2023
$209 (+2.5%)
2022
$204
2021
$204 (+52.2%)
2020
$134
2019
$134 (+15.5%)
2018
$116
2017
$116
2016
$116 (−44.2%)
2015
$208
2014
$208
Tax history for Lot 138 Baye Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$209
2024
$209
2023
$209 (+2.5%)
2022
$204
2021
$204 (+52.2%)
2020
$134
2019
$134 (+15.5%)
2018
$116
2017
$116
2016
$116 (−44.2%)
2015
$208
2014
$208
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Grainger County
APN
069M D 01200 000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Apr 22, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Property Features
Has View
Other Equipment: None
Other Structures: None
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Possible Use: Single Family
Current Use: Vacant
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Views
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size : 0.78
Lot Size Area: 0.78
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.78
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $204.40
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
Sewer: Septic Needed
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $75
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $6.25
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Structure
Location Information
Directions: Enter Mallard Baye, immediate left. Lot will be on the left, look for sign.
Subdivision Name: Mallard Bay
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.78 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Grainger County
APN: 069M D 01200 000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Lakeway Area Association of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Rutledge Primary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 4.8mi
Grainger High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 102° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$43,000 – $52,000
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