Want to live near the water? This 1.43 acre lot is located less than 3 mi to Sligo Marina and minutes from Johnson Chapel Recreation Area with boat ramp, swimming hole, and picnic area! There is enough room on this spacious lot to build and have room to explore. Beautiful, mature trees make a picturesque setting for privacy, peaceful views, and flexibility being located conveniently off of Hwy. 70 between Sparta and Smithville and nestled snuggly between Nashville and Knoxville. Have the best of both worlds living in the country, but being close to the amenities of the city. Property includes a small, rustic cabin and storage bldg w/utilities. A must see!!
Vacant landProperty Type
1.43 acresLot Size
$29,033Price/Acres
Listed by Jill White• Real Estate Professionals of Tennessee
Bought with Jill White• Real Estate Professionals of Tennessee
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
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Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
040.04
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Last updated by owner on Mar 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 0
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Zoning: Resi
Land Information
Current Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Hilly, Level, Rolling Slope, Sloped
Lot Size Area: 1.43
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.43
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $124
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Smithville Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: DeKalb Middle School
High School: De Kalb County High School
Location Information
Directions: From Sparta Walmart- Turn L onto Taft Church Rd.for 2.5 mi. Turn L onto Smithville Hwy. Go 8.9 mi & turn R onto Johnson Chapel. Property is on your L. From Smithville McDonalds- Turn R onto E Broad St. & go 8.6 mi. Turn L on Johnson Chapel. Property on L.
Topography: Hilly,Level,Rolling Slope,Sloped
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: DeKalb County
APN: 040.04
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 10, 2026
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Building Area Total: 0
Around this home
Schools
Northside Elementary School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 7.2mi
6/10
Dekalb Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.7mi
5/10
De Kalb County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.7mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sparta, TN • 38583
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$40,000 – $48,000
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