RUSTIC CABIN! Check out this private log cabin located in the scenic Sharps Chapel. This peaceful property features 9 picturesque acres, a large barn, an equipment shed, and a smokehouse. The property is unrestricted allowing for many possibilities you won't find in a subdivision, like storing your boat, camper, or ATV on site. There's plenty of room to expand or build new if you'd like. The property backs up to 255 acres of TVA property, creating plenty of privacy. Schedule your exclusive showing today! Buyer to verify all information.
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Market trends in 37866, TN
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
96.1%
+1.3% MoM
Median sale price
$547K
$2K MoM
Avg. days on market
140d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
11
2 MoM
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Sale history for 521 Big Sinks Rd
Date
Event
Price
REALTRACS #3102402
Jan 21, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 2026
Listed
$230,000
$146/sq ft
REALTRACS #3101069
Jan 20, 2026
Listed
$225,000
$143/sq ft
Mar 6, 2025
Sold
$195,000
$124/sq ft
Knoxville MLS #1287758
Mar 6, 2025
Sold
$195,000
$124/sq ft
Feb 18, 2025
Contingent
—
Jan 4, 2025
Listed
$225,000
$143/sq ft
+30
RUSTIC CABIN! Check out this private log cabin located in the scenic Sharps Chapel. This peaceful property features 9 picturesque acres, a large barn, an equipment shed, and a smokehouse. The property is unrestricted allowing for many possibilities you won't find in a subdivision, like storing your boat, camper, or ATV on site. There's plenty of room to expand or build new if you'd like. The property backs up to 255 acres of TVA property, creating plenty of privacy. Schedule your exclusive showing today! Buyer to verify all information.
Knoxville MLS #1275784
Dec 31, 2024
Listing Removed
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Oct 23, 2024
Price Changed
$230,000
$146/sq ft
Sep 6, 2024
Listed
$250,000
$159/sq ft
Knoxville MLS #1159013
Oct 15, 2021
Sold
$180,000
$114/sq ft
Aug 22, 2021
Contingent
—
Aug 2, 2021
Price Changed
$180,000
$114/sq ft
Aug 2, 2021
Relisted
—
Jul 26, 2021
Contingent
—
Jul 3, 2021
Listed
$189,900
$121/sq ft
Knoxville MLS #1112479
Jun 25, 2020
Sold
$115,000
$73/sq ft
May 14, 2020
Contingent
—
Mar 28, 2020
Listed
$119,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 22, 1996
Sold
$27,000
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 1984
Sold
$32,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$775
2024
$775
2023
$775 (+19.4%)
2022
$649 (+67.3%)
2021
$388 (+2.6%)
2020
$378
2019
$378
2018
$378 (−6.0%)
2017
$402 (−6.5%)
2016
$430
2015
$430 (+21.5%)
2014
$354
Tax history for 521 Big Sinks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$775
2024
$775
2023
$775 (+19.4%)
2022
$649 (+67.3%)
2021
$388 (+2.6%)
2020
$378
2019
$378
2018
$378 (−6.0%)
2017
$402 (−6.5%)
2016
$430
2015
$430 (+21.5%)
2014
$354
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,070
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Union County
APN
013 00703 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 0
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 9
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Directions: From Knoxville: HWY 33 North Heading towards Maynardville/Tazewell. After Crossing Veterans Bridge take the first left onto Sharps Chapel Road. In about 8 miles take a left onto Oak Grove Lane. Immediate left onto Cain Road. Follow Cain Road to Big Sinks. The home will be on your left.
Topography: Private,Wooded,Rolling Slope
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,070
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Union County
APN: 013 00703 000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1575
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1575
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor
Year Built Details: Existing
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Sharps Chapel Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
H Maynard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.5mi
4/10
Union County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.9mi
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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sharps Chapel, TN • 37866
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$261,000 – $316,000
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