This unique brick home offers 11 acres that are relatively flat to slightly rolling and unrestricted. The home has three generous bedrooms and 2 baths. Roof, gutters and HVAC all replace within the last 5 years. Built in the 1960 it offers original wood floors through out the living room, hallways and bedrooms. The bathrooms have actual wall tile and the kitchen, while dated, has a built in oven and matching stove top. The home is on one level. It sits back from the road offers an expansive view of the country side. Only a mile from Watts Bar Lake, 55 minutes from Chattanooga, 15 minutes to Rockwood, 10 minutes to Spring City and 50 minutes to Knoxville. Amenities are close at hand, but no neighbors sitting right on top of you. Looking for out, but not too far out, this home is for you
This unique brick home offers 11 acres that are relatively flat to slightly rolling and unrestricted. The home has three generous bedrooms and 2 baths. Roof, gutters and HVAC all replace within the last 5 years. Built in the 1960 it offers original wood floors through out the living room, hallways and bedrooms. The bathrooms have actual wall tile and the kitchen, while dated, has a built in oven and matching stove top. The home is on one level. It sits back from the road offers an expansive view of the country side. Only a mile from Watts Bar Lake, 55 minutes from Chattanooga, 15 minutes to Rockwood, 10 minutes to Spring City and 50 minutes to Knoxville. Amenities are close at hand, but no neighbors sitting right on top of you. Looking for out, but not too far out, this home is for you
Knoxville MLS #868491
Oct 28, 2013
Listed
$159,900
$107/sq ft
Knoxville MLS #819706
Oct 16, 2012
Listed
$169,900
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,178
2024
$1,178 (−6.4%)
2023
$1,258
2022
$1,258
2021
$1,258
2020
$1,258
2019
$1,258 (+60.1%)
2018
$786 (+15.6%)
2017
$680 (+0.1%)
2016
$679 (+4.8%)
2015
$648
2014
$648
Tax history for 1539 Muddy Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,178
2024
$1,178 (−6.4%)
2023
$1,258
2022
$1,258
2021
$1,258
2020
$1,258
2019
$1,258 (+60.1%)
2018
$786 (+15.6%)
2017
$680 (+0.1%)
2016
$679 (+4.8%)
2015
$648
2014
$648
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11.8 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
2,184
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rhea County
APN
025 01000 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Basement Information
Basement Features: Crawl Space
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Central, Electric, Natural Gas
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Range
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Other, Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,493
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope
Lot Size Area: 11.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 11.8
Lot Size Source: Agent Calculated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $648
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 27, turn on Rocky Springs Rd. At the church, bear Right on to Muddy Creek Rd. go approx 3/4 of a mile to home on Right. Sign on Property
Topography: Rolling Slope
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,184
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 11.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Rhea County
APN: 025 01000 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1493
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1493
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor
Year Built Details: Existing
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Spring City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
Spring City Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
7/10
Rhea County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.7mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% 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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Historical weather
Spring City, TN • 37381
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$352,000 – $426,000
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