From the moment you step inside, you'll feel right at home in this charming two-bedroom cottage. Thoughtfully updated while maintaining its inviting character, this home is truly move-in ready and offers the perfect blend of comfort and peace of mind. The welcoming interior features luxury vinyl plank flooring, butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a cozy eat-in kitchen that's ready for everything from your morning coffee to family dinners. Natural light fills the home, creating a warm and comfortable space you'll love coming home to. The current owners have also taken care of many of the big-ticket improvements, including a new HVAC system with all new ductwork, a new water line from the home to the street, and a new gutter system with leaf guards. Step out back and you'll find a private, fenced backyard that's perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Gather around the fire pit on cool evenings, let kids or pets play, and enjoy the convenience of a brand-new 7' x 7' storage shed for all your outdoor essentials. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and downtown Kingsport, this home offers the charm of a cozy cottage with the confidence of so many important updates already completed. All that's left to do is unpack and start making memories. Buyer an buyer's agent to verify all information.
Lynn Garden, located between Downtown Kingsport and the Holston River, is a residential and industrial Kingsport neighborhood with a grid of mid-century streets and a working-river backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lynn Garden Drive corridor near Riverport Road, where small storefronts, service counters, and workshop-style businesses set a practical, lived-in tone. Longtime local pillars include The Lunch Box, Lynn Garden Restaurant, and the Kingsport Carousel at nearby Bays Mountain Park. Housing leans toward modest ranches and brick cottages with deep lots and mature trees. River views and flat streets shape a walk-and-bike-friendly rhythm. The setting feels defined by rail lines, river industry, and pockets of green along the water.
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Offer insights
1259 Ridgecrest Ave · $145,000
$145K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $145K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.0%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
See remarks
Insulated windows
Crawl space basement
Smoke detector(s)
Bedrooms
Total of 5 rooms (includes bedrooms and living spaces)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Electric range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
See remarks
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating
Central air conditioning
Heat pump cooling
Exterior features
Front porch
Wrap-around porch
Back yard fencing
Sloped topography
Has view
Home design
Single-family house
One level
Residential property
Zoned RS
Parking
Concrete parking
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Masonite exterior
Asphalt and metal roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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TOTALLY REMODELED 1 LEVEL COTTAGE WITH BEAUTIFUL MT VIEWS. A must see 2 bed 1 bath home with NO Carpet. .. LVP flooring throughout. .. NEW STAINLESS APPLIANCES, BUTCHER BLOCK counter tops. .. MAINT FREE. .. a Must see for NEW HOME BUYERS.
TVRMLS #9911997
Sep 9, 2020
Sold
$40,000
$57/sq ft
Aug 20, 2020
Listed
$47,500
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 23, 2009
Sold
$19,500
$28/sq ft
Public Records
May 19, 2008
Sold
$24,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$985 (+38.3%)
2024
$713 (+2.1%)
2023
$698
2022
$698 (+56.2%)
2021
$447 (−3.9%)
2020
$465
2019
$465 (+2.4%)
2018
$454
2017
$454 (+41.0%)
2016
$322
2015
$322 (+6.3%)
2014
$303
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
189 ft.
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2001
Finished Sq. Ft.
700
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
700
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sullivan County
APN
030A C 00800 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
R-1B
Residential District
For single-family detached homes on lots of at least 7,500 square feet, with certain other dimensional requirements.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
May 5, 2026 • Final
Electrical commercial
Install a diesel emergency generator.
Electrical
Generator
Feb 26, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the existing water line from the meter to the house.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
3 days above 100° expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Kingsport, TN • 37660
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Kingsport. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1259 Ridgecrest Ave
$143,720
$1,280 under list price of $145K
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