Beautiful 3B/3B Japanese cabin, garage apartment and screened tea house on Rattlesnake Springs Rd, situated on 3 acres of old growth forest. Yet only 4 miles to Shenanigans, the Sewanee Village and the University. The interior has all new appliances, gas stove, open concept LR/DR/kitchen and recently painted with Farrow & Ball paint. Garage apartment rented continually since 2006. You need to see this cabin before it is snatched up.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
3.08 acresLot Size
$275Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Hampton Mauzy• Compass
Listed by Anne Chenoweth• Compass
Contact: 6158285989
Bought with Sarah Eakin• Zeitlin Sotheby's International Realty
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
3.08 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
180
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
079 05300 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 14x13
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 13x12
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 27x16
Basement Information
Basement Features: Slab
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Central, Propane
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric
Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Gas Range
Flooring: Wood, Slate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,585
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Area: 3.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.08
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,757
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sewanee Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: South Middle School
High School: Franklin County High School
Location Information
Directions: From I-24 E, take EXIT 134 and turn LEFT onto US-41A. Go 5.6 miles, then turn LEFT onto US-56 S/Sherwood Rd. Next, drive 2.1 miles, then turn LEFT onto Rattlesnake Springs Rd. After 0.4 miles, property will be on the RIGHT.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 180
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Franklin County
APN: 079 05300 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2585
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Other
Building Area Total: 2585
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Other
Year Built Details: EXIST
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Sewanee Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
South Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
3/10
Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.7mi
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
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 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
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Estimated sale price
$677,000 – $819,000
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