Wake up each day to the peaceful beauty of lakefront living in the prestigious, gated Cooley’s Rift community. This upscale mountain retreat offers not only a prime waterfront lot but also a lifestyle surrounded by nature and exceptional amenities. From your back door, enjoy hiking wooded trails, fishing in the lake, or launching a kayak for a quiet paddle across the water. As a resident, you’ll have full access to the community’s recreation pavilion, where panoramic bluff views create the perfect backdrop for gatherings around the fire pit. Lake access includes use of the private boat house, while paved roads, underground utilities, and fire hydrants add convenience and peace of mind. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a full-time residence, this property delivers the best of both worlds—tranquil, natural surroundings paired with the comforts and quality of an established, upscale neighborhood.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.82 acresLot Size
$212,980Price/Acres
Listed by Josh Anderson• The Anderson Group Real Estate Services, LLC
Contact: 6155097000
Bought with Josh Anderson• The Anderson Group Real Estate Services, LLC
Beautiful lake front lot in gated community. Live and relax in the Cooley's Rift upscale mountain gated community. This community features walking trails, underground utilities, paved roads, fire hydrants. It is a perfect place for enjoying nature; go hiking, fishing or kayaking from your back door. Full use of Cooleys Rift community recreation pavilion with full bluff views that are breathtaking with a fire pit to enjoy and lake access which includes use of the boat house and nature walking trails. Nature at its finest with all of the wonderful amenities this community offers.
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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 0
Exterior
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Pond, Lake Front
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Has View
Zoning: RES
Land Information
Current Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Area: 0.82
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.82
Lot Size Source: Owner
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $536
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Water Available
Location
HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Amenities: Gated, Underground Utilities, Trail(s)
Association Fee: $475
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Sewanee Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: South Middle School
High School: Franklin Co High School
Location Information
Directions: From Manchester take I-24 East. Take exit 134 for U.S. 41A toward Monteagle/Sewanee. Make right at exit ramp. Follow down approximately 1.5 miles. See sign for Cooley's Rift on the right. For google maps, try using 0 Pollywog Run Lot 167.
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County: Franklin County
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Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2025
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Around this home
Schools
Sewanee Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
9/10
South Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.8mi
3/10
Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.1mi
4/10
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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
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 101° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$166,000 – $201,000
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