This one has a great location. It's halfway between Elizabethton and Piney Flats Just off the Old Elizabethton Highway. This oversized (lot 1.1ac) has a secluded peaceful country setting and is complete with water, Septic, and electric. The house itself is pretty rough. There is some fire damage on the inside but the property is priced to reflect that. It's a good deal for the land and utilities alone. Better hurry this one checks a lot of the boxes. All facts here in deemed reliable but must be verified by the buyer.
$100.00 PRICE HAS BEEN ADDED TO BE ABLE TO POPULATE THE LISTING TO MULTIPLE WEBSITES. THIS IS A LIVE AUCTION EVENT: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH @ 10:00 A. M. 35 + OR - ACRES AUCTIONEERS NOTE: AUCTIONEERS NOTE: THE VIEWS, PRIVACY AND LOCATION THAT EVERYBODY DESIRES. WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THIS BEAUTIFUL 35 + 0R - ACRES AT PUBLIC LIVE AUCTION. WE WILL BE OFFERING THESE TRACTS INDIVIDUALLY AND AS A WHOLE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR LAND, THAT OFFERS A MIX OF PASTURES, MOUNTAINS, VIEWS AND EASY TO GET TO, THEN YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS AUCTION. TRACTS RANGE FROM 1 ACRE TO 19 ACREAGE OF PASTURE LAND AND MOUNTAIN PROPERTY. PRISTINE SETTING AND IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ALL AREAS OF THE TRI CITIES. ALL LOTS HAVE PAVED ROAD FRONTAGE AND WATER LINE AT THE ROAD. TRACT # 1: Consist of 19.2 + or - Acres 1100' of Rock Hill road frontage. Has a mix of hardwoods and water line at the road. TRACT # 2: Consist of 1.069 + or - Acres. Fronts on Malone road. There is an older house on the property that needs to be torn down. Water meter in place. TRACT # 3: Consist of 5.01 + or - level acres with 500' of Rock Hill Road Frontage. Water line at road. TRACT # 4: Consist of 8.629 + or - acres with has a mixture of wooded and pasture land. Has mountain views and a pretty setting. Older cabin on the property. Has an easement for cemetery use. Has 50' of Malone road frontage. Water line at road. TRACT # 5: Consist of + or - 1.21 acres. Level building lot in a pristine private setting. Lot has been perked for a 3 bedroom home. Water line at road. TERMS: 10% DOWN AT CONTRACT SIGNING, CLOSING TO BE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF CONTRACT SIGNING. SELLER IS SELLING AS IS WITH NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. HOME WAS BUILT BEFORE 1978 LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION MAY BE PERFORMED BY THE BUYER, HOWEVER SELLER WILL NOT CURE ANY ISSUES THAT MAY BE FOUND. ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. SALE SUBJECT TO OWNER CONFIRMATION. P. A. L. # 4465
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$64 (−83.3%)
2024
$383 (+3.8%)
2023
$369 (−0.3%)
2022
$370
2021
$370 (−2.1%)
2020
$378
2019
$378 (+0.8%)
2018
$375 (−28.8%)
2017
$527 (+47.6%)
2016
$357
2015
$357 (+11.6%)
2014
$320
Tax history for 278 Malone Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$64 (−83.3%)
2024
$383 (+3.8%)
2023
$369 (−0.3%)
2022
$370
2021
$370 (−2.1%)
2020
$378
2019
$378 (+0.8%)
2018
$375 (−28.8%)
2017
$527 (+47.6%)
2016
$357
2015
$357 (+11.6%)
2014
$320
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.07 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Sullivan County
APN
136 01700 000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
A-1
General Agricultural/Estate Residential District
These districts are designed to provide suitable areas for single-family residential development located within a rural environment. Residential development consists of single-family residential detached dwellings and such other structures as are customary and accessory, thereto. The intensity of development permitted within these districts is directly related to the availability of public water service. These districts also include community facilities, public utilities, and open uses, which serve specifically the residents of these districts, or that are benefited by an open residential environment without creating objectionable or undesirable influences upon residential developments. These districts provide for large tracts and open space on the fringe of higher densities of residential development and may transition into other districts as development evolves. These districts shall also provide for customary home occupations and farm employee housing situated on the large farming tracts see definition in Appendix and singlewide mobile homes on individual parcels.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Office
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Museum / gallery
Police station
Golf related
Cemetery
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 272 x 176 IRR
Lot Size Area: 1.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.1
Zoning Description: res
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Mary Hughes
Middle Or Junior School: Sullivan East
High School: Sullivan East
Location Information
Directions: From Pardner's BBQ in Piney Flats take 11-E 1.25mi toward Bristol. Turn RT on 19-E toward Elizabethton. Go 1.5mi turn RT on Old Elizabethton Rd. Go 2mi turn RT on Rock Hill Rd Go 800 feet. Property on Rt corner of Rock Hill Rd and Malone Rd.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sullivan County
APN: 136 01700 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
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Schools
Mary Hughes School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Sullivan East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi
4/10
Sullivan East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$144,000 – $175,000
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