* * * Update * * * Sellers offering $50,000 cash back at closing to buyers to put towards master bathroom addition!!! Here's your chance to have your own private 21.7 acre oasis nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee. .. complete with covered bridge crossing the creek that runs in front of the house and through the property. The original home was a log cabin built before 1900 and has since had additions and been remodeled into the gorgeous 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom home it is today. Features include stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and granite countertops as well a s a large living room with vaulted ceiling and large stone fireplace. A local artist was commissioned and has painted several murals on the walls depicting life as it was on the original 500 acre Tolbert Farm all those years ago. There is a Generac generator to keep the whole house running in event of a power outage and the home is gravity flow spring fed making it quite the self sufficient homestead. The original barn has full electric and is in great shape as its been well maintained over the years. There is also a 1500 sq ft building on the property that can be used as a workshop and home to an RV or several cars. It also has full electric and upstairs storage. Other outbuildings include the original smokehouse and cold house now used as storage. There are two springs on the property. Sellers recently purchased 13 additional acres behind the house to ensure privacy and it has a trail system for ATV's and much of it could be cleared for pasture or additional home sites. They also have an additional 118 acres less than a mile away for sale as well. Seller also to provide buyer with a 1 year home warranty. All these features come together to make very unique property for your forever home or perhaps a quaint bed and breakfast and/or convert the barn for events like weddings etc.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
21.7 acresLot Size
$334Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Kevin O'Brien• Crye-Leike Lakeway Real Estate
Looking for that get away that keeps slipping away in this incredible fast market? Well don't let this gem pass you by! With over 8 acres and a babbling creek running through, it's the perfect opportunity to find that place called home. Original home was built before 1900 and an addition was added for a master suite and a huge great room! We have an eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. A massive great room with endless possibilities and a full bath. There is a lot of wood in this home including the ceiling of the great room, , kitchen, master bedroom, upstairs bedrooms along with original shiplap! There are 2 bedrooms upstairs along with an outside porch and foyer. Over 1900 sq. ft. of living space, this could be your forever home, an Airbnb or that secret hideaway. Only 10 minutes into Tazewell and 20 minutes across the border into Middlesboro Kentucky. There is a covered front and back porch, Outside you will find a large barn with electric and a large garage also with electric. It's big enough for your RV or your classic cars! A creek runs through the back yard along with a covered bridge. The HVAC is just over 2 years old.
Public Records
Aug 23, 2018
Sold
$162,800
$82/sq ft
Knoxville MLS #1045578
Aug 21, 2018
Sold
$163,500
$83/sq ft
Jun 14, 2018
Listed
$169,900
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 12, 1997
Sold
$62,500
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$983
2024
$983 (+1.8%)
2023
$966 (+7.9%)
2022
$895 (+0.1%)
2021
$894
2020
$894
2019
$894
2018
$894
2017
$894 (−4.7%)
2016
$938 (+4.1%)
2015
$901
2014
$901
Tax history for 479 Ferguson Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$983
2024
$983 (+1.8%)
2023
$966 (+7.9%)
2022
$895 (+0.1%)
2021
$894
2020
$894
2019
$894
2018
$894
2017
$894 (−4.7%)
2016
$938 (+4.1%)
2015
$901
2014
$901
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Electric, Insert, Living Room, Other, Metal
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1980.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,980
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Has Home Warranty
Property Features
On Waterfront
Other Structures: Barn(s), Other, Shed(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Greenbelt, Level, Other, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Waterfront
Water Body Name: Other
Lot Size : 21.7
Lot Size Dimensions: IRR/IRR/IRR/IRR
Lot Size Area: 21.7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 21.7
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $894.50
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Other
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Laundry
Location Information
Directions: 25E towards Harrogate to Right onto Old Hwy 25E. Left onto Cave Springs Rd to Left onto Ferguson Ridge Rd go 7/10 of a mile to Left onto Mill Hollow Rd take 1st driveway on the Left.
Subdivision Name: n/a
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,980
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 21.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Claiborne County
APN: 057 00301 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Lakeway Area Association of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Soldiers Memorial Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
2/10
Claiborne Adult High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$628,000 – $760,000
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