1212 Dry Hill Rd

Butler, TN 37640

$399,000
Price
2
Beds
1,960 Sq. Ft.
$204 / Sq. Ft.
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Description

Located just minutes from Watauga Lake and the Sink Mountain boat ramp, 1212 Dry Hill Road presents a rare opportunity to own a fully furnished mountain retreat with broad lifestyle and investment appeal. Now offered at an improved price of $425,000, this 1,960-square-foot residence sits on a level lot with a grassy backyard, paved circular drive and expansive outdoor living spaces overlooking serene mountain and pastoral views. Designed for comfort and flexibility, the home is officially permitted...Located just minutes from Watauga Lake and the Sink Mountain boat ramp, 1212 Dry Hill Road presents a rare opportunity to own a fully furnished mountain retreat with broad lifestyle and investment appeal. Now offered at an improved price of $425,000, this 1,960-square-foot residence sits on a level lot with a grassy backyard, paved circular drive and expansive outdoor living spaces overlooking serene mountain and pastoral views. Designed for comfort and flexibility, the home is officially permitted as a two-bedroom, yet offers two additional sleeping areas or flex spaces ideal for office use or overflow accommodations. The main-level primary suite features dual walk-in closets and a spacious en-suite bath with a garden tub and walk-in shower. Vaulted ceilings crown the great room, where a two-story stone propane fireplace and handcrafted mountain laurel railings create a rustic yet refined aesthetic. Hardwood floors run throughout the main living areas, and the open-concept floor plan integrates the living, dining and entertaining spaces seamlessly. Enjoy panoramic views from the recently stained rear deck or relax on the covered front porch. A one-car garage and additional basement storage offer functionality, while modern conveniences include high-speed fiber internet through Skyline Skybest and public water via Mountain City. Located just around the corner from Villanova Winery and moments to all that Watauga Lake has to offer, this residence also offers excellent short-term and long-term rental potential. Furnishings convey with minor exclusions, making it an effortless option for investment or personal enjoyment.
  1. Listed by Jessica Auten • Premier Sotheby's North Carolina

Property Details for 1212 Dry Hill Road

Architectural Style
Cabin
View
Mountain(s)
Zoning
None
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
Stories Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 01/14/2026 08:31 AM

Property Details for 1212 Dry Hill Road

StatusActive
MLS #9983055
Days on Market137
Taxes$1,093 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2007
Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF
CountyJohnson County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Premier Sotheby's North Carolina, Jessica Auten (828.406.2937)
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Building Information for 1212 Dry Hill Road

Stories2Year Built2007Building Size-Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,036 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,945

Property Taxes

$91

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1212 Dry Hill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Butler
  • County: Johnson
  • Directions: From Mountain City, Take Roan Creek Rd Turn RIGHT onto Little Dry Run Rd stay left and turn LEFT onto Dry Hill Rd. Go approximately 5 miles to 1212 Dry Hill Rd with sign.
  • Latitude: 36.33
  • Longitude: -81.95
  • Postal Code: 37640
  • State Or Province: TN
  • Topography: Level
  • MLS Area Major: 305 - Watauga Lake
  • MLS Area Minor: 305 - Watauga Lake
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • General Property Description : Zoning: None
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 210
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,092.85
  • Association/Amenities: Landscaping
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 091 126.00
  • Association Fee: 0.0
  • General Property Description : Deed Book: 210
  • General Property Description : Deed Page: 821
  • Location Tax Legal Info : City Taxes: $.00
  • Location Tax Legal Info : County Taxes: $1,092.85
School Information
  • High School: Cloudland
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cloudland
  • Elementary School: Cloudland
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 179X105X148X214
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 30,492.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • Lot Size Area: .70
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1,960.00
  • Building Area Total: 1,960.00
  • General Property Description : Acres: .70
  • General Property Description : Above Grade SqFt: 1960.0
  • General Property Description : Total SqFt Unfinished: 0.0
  • SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 1168
  • SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 792
  • SqFt Details : Basement Total SqFt: 0
  • SqFt Details : Garage Total SqFt: 586
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Existing Finance : Conventional: Yes
  • Showing Instructions : Sign: Yes
Utilities
  • Utilities: Fiber Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane, Water Available
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Soaking Tub
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Basement: Garage Door
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Laundry, Bathroom 3, Great Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.10
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • General Property Description : Stories: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BedroomsTotal: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace : Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace : Great Room: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: PavedDriveway
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Circular Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
  • Roof: Metal
  • Window Features: WindowTreatments
  • Heating : Heat Pump: Central, Heat Pump
  • Walls : Drywall: Yes
  • Walls : Wood: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 10
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Second

Property History for 1212 Dry Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9983055

$475,000—
Nov 7, 2025

Contract - Not Showing

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9983055

—
Aug 12, 2025

Price Change

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9983055

$399,000—
Aug 12, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #256854

$399,000—
Jul 24, 2025

Price Change

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9983055

$425,000—
Jul 24, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #256854

$425,000—
Jul 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9983055

$475,000—
Jul 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #256854

$475,000—
Dec 2, 2019

Closed

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #420132

$150,000—
Nov 26, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658202047

$150,000

+24.9% / yr

Aug 15, 2019

Price Change

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #420132

$159,000—
Apr 16, 2019

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #420132

$169,000—
Jul 28, 2018

Expired

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #395041

$199,900—
Jul 28, 2017

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #395041

$199,900—
Nov 5, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576216784

$16,000

-1.4% / yr

Dec 31, 2008

Expired

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #249246

$249,900—
Jun 19, 2007

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #249246

$218,500—
Jun 12, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576202488

$17,500

+24.5% / yr

Oct 31, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576201669

$15,300

+12.3% / yr

Sep 27, 2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576200373

$12,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2026

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9983055

$475,000
11/07/2025

Contract - Not Showing

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9983055

—
08/12/2025

Price Change

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9983055

$399,000
08/12/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #256854

$399,000
07/24/2025

Price Change

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9983055

$425,000
07/24/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #256854

$425,000
07/12/2025

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9983055

$475,000
07/11/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #256854

$475,000
12/02/2019

Closed

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #420132

$150,000
11/26/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658202047

$150,000

+24.9% / yr

08/15/2019

Price Change

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #420132

$159,000
04/16/2019

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #420132

$169,000
07/28/2018

Expired

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #395041

$199,900
07/28/2017

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #395041

$199,900
11/05/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576216784

$16,000

-1.4% / yr

12/31/2008

Expired

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #249246

$249,900
06/19/2007

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #249246

$218,500
06/12/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576202488

$17,500

+24.5% / yr

10/31/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576201669

$15,300

+12.3% / yr

09/27/2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576200373

$12,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1212 Dry Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,725Additions$46,725Total$49,450
Tax Record2024$1,093 ($91 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,824 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,824 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,140 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2007CountyJOHNSONAPN091 12600

Schools near 1212 Dry Hill Road

This home is within Johnson County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Doe Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Johnson Co Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Johnson Co High School
Public - 9 to 12
Roan Creek Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Doe Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Johnson Co Middle School
Public7 to 8

Johnson Co High School
Public9 to 12

Roan Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1212 Dry Hill Road, Butler, TN 37640

1212 Dry Hill Road is a single family home for sale in Butler, TN 37640. This property was listed for sale on July 11, 2025 by Premier Sotheby's North Carolina, it's currently listed at $399,000. It has been on the market for a total of 137 days and was last sold on December 2, 2019. This listing's school district is Johnson County School District. Nearby schools include Doe Elementary School, Johnson Co Middle School and Johnson Co High School. 1212 Dry Hill Road is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,960 sqft single family home built in 2007.

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Listing Courtesy of Premier Sotheby's North Carolina, Jessica Auten (828.406.2937)

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