126 County Road 78

$325,000
Price
6
Beds
2,202 Sq. Ft.
$148 / Sq. Ft.
2,202
Sq. Ft.
$148
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Excellent investment opportunity in a prime Riceville location—just minutes from I-75 and Highway 11, and less than an hour from both Chattanooga and Knoxville. This versatile duplex offers two well-maintained units, each with its own private concrete driveway, separate electric and water meters, and generous outdoor amenities. Unit A offers roughly 1,200 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Unit B is approximately 1,000 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Both units feature expansive screened-in...Excellent investment opportunity in a prime Riceville location—just minutes from I-75 and Highway 11, and less than an hour from both Chattanooga and Knoxville. This versatile duplex offers two well-maintained units, each with its own private concrete driveway, separate electric and water meters, and generous outdoor amenities. Unit A offers roughly 1,200 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Unit B is approximately 1,000 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Both units feature expansive screened-in back porches overlooking a large, shared backyard—complete with individual fire-pit areas—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. These units were rented until this month when the owner decided to sell, making them move-in ready for new tenants or perfect for an investor looking to renovate and increase rental income. The property also includes a large storage shed for owner or tenant use. With its flexible layout, the duplex could also be converted back into a spacious single-family home, offering additional long-term potential. Don't miss this rare chance to own a high-demand rental property in a fantastic location.
  1. Listed by Nancy Howard • Weichert Realtors - The Space Place
  2. Listed by Art Howard • Weichert Realtors - The Space Place

Property Details for 126 County Road 78

Architectural Style
Other
Sub division Name
Riceville Hgts
View
Country Setting
Style Other
True
LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2025 01:25 PM

Property Details for 126 County Road 78

StatusActive
MLS #1322869
Days on Market31
Taxes$894 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built1986
Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
CountyMcMinn County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Weichert Realtors - The Space Place, Nancy Howard; Weichert Realtors - The Space Place, Art Howard (423.506.3312)
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Building Information for 126 County Road 78

Stories-Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,680 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,606

Property Taxes

$75

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 126 County Road 78

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Riceville
  • County Or Parish: McMinn County - 40
  • Directions: Take Highway 11 To Riceville. Turn onto County Road 80 toward Riceville First Baptist. Turn left onto County Road 78 after First Baptist. Home is on the left.
  • Latitude: 35.378543
  • Longitude: -84.69967
  • MLS Area Major: McMinn County - 40
  • MLS Area Minor: McMinn County - 40
  • Postal Code: 37370
  • State Or Province: TN
  • View Country Setting: True
  • Location Tax Legal Info Area: McMinn County - 40
  • Remarks Misc Directions: Take Highway 11 To Riceville. Turn onto County Road 80 toward Riceville First Baptist. Turn left onto County Road 78 after First Baptist. Home is on the left.
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None
  • Atchd Dtchd Type Detached: True
  • Garage Parking None: True
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: 0.0
  • Parcel Number: 083K A 013.00
  • Location Tax Legal Info Total Tax: 894.41
  • General Property Description HOA: No
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Tax Records
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 17424.0
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Building Area Total: 2202.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Source: Tax Records
  • General Property Description SqFt - Main Lvl: 1482.0
  • General Property Description SqFt - Down Lvl: 0.0
  • General Property Description SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 720.0
  • General Property Description SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0.0
  • General Property Description SqFt - Source: Tax Records
  • General Property Description Acres: 0.4
  • General Property Description Acre Source: Tax Records
  • General Property Description Site Built: Yes
  • Lot Description Other: True
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Type Label: Single Family
  • Floor Plans Count: 3
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Possession At Closing: True
Utilities
  • General Property Description Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Fuel Electric: True
  • Sewer Septic Tank: True
  • Water Public: True
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl, Frame
  • Siding Vinyl: True
  • Outbuildings Storage Shed: True
  • Exterior Features Porch - Covered: True
  • Exterior Features Porch - Screened: True
Interior Features
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Cooling: Central Cooling, Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Cooling Details: Yes
  • Kitchen Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Heating Details: Central, Heat Pump, Electric
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating Central: Yes
  • Fireplace None: True
  • Cooling Central Cooling: True
  • Floors Laminate: True
  • Basement Crawl Space: True
  • General Property Description Number of Bedrooms: 6
  • General Property Description Number of Rooms: 12
  • General Property Description Fireplace: No
  • General Property Description Number of Fireplace: 0.0
  • General Property Description Basement: No
  • General Property Description Bonus Room: No
  • General Property Description Extra Storage: Yes
  • Heat Central: True
  • Heat - Heat Pump: True
  • Dining Area Eat-in Kitchen: True
  • Appliances Range: True
  • Appliances Refrigerator: True
  • Misc Features WasherDryer Connect: True
Room Information
Room
  • Rooms Total: 12
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Description Restrictions: No
  • Tenant Expenses Cooling: Central Cooling,Window Unit(s)
  • Tenant Expenses Heating: Central,Heat Pump,Electric

Property History for 126 County Road 78

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

KAARMLS #1322869

$325,000
Nov 19, 2025

Active - Not Showing

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1397411

Feb 13, 2025

Expired

KAARMLS #1272887

Feb 13, 2025

Expired

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1397411

$299,900
Jan 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

KAARMLS #1272887

$299,900
Aug 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1397411

$299,900
Aug 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1397411

$299,900
Oct 23, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #464954406

$70,000

-1.6% / yr

Jul 13, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #199266837

$80,000
Apr 21, 2006

Withdrawn

KAARMLS #486161

Feb 13, 2006

Listed (Active)

KAARMLS #486161

$110,000
Jan 6, 2006

Expired

KAARMLS #458702

Oct 3, 2005

Price Change

KAARMLS #458702

$110,000
Jul 6, 2005

Listed (Active)

KAARMLS #458702

$124,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Listed (Active)

KAARMLS #1322869

$325,000
11/19/2025

Active - Not Showing

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1397411

02/13/2025

Expired

KAARMLS #1272887

02/13/2025

Expired

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1397411

$299,900
01/17/2025

Listed (Active)

KAARMLS #1272887

$299,900
08/13/2024

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1397411

$299,900
08/13/2024

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1397411

$299,900
10/23/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #464954406

$70,000

-1.6% / yr

07/13/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #199266837

$80,000
04/21/2006

Withdrawn

KAARMLS #486161

02/13/2006

Listed (Active)

KAARMLS #486161

$110,000
01/06/2006

Expired

KAARMLS #458702

10/03/2005

Price Change

KAARMLS #458702

$110,000
07/06/2005

Listed (Active)

KAARMLS #458702

$124,900

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

Public Records for 126 County Road 78

Taxable ValueLand$4,920Additions$77,720Total$82,640
Tax Record2024$894 ($74 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,202 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,202 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,424 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1986Year Renovated2001CountyMCMINNAPN083K A 01300

Schools near 126 County Road 78

This home is within Mcminn County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Riceville Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Mcminn High School
Public9 to 12

Rogers Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Calhoun Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

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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126 County Road 78 is a single family home for sale in Riceville, TN 37370. This property was listed for sale on November 25, 2025 by Weichert Realtors - The Space Place, it's currently listed at $325,000. It has been on the market for a total of 31 days and was last sold on October 23, 2014. This listing's school district is Mcminn County School District. Nearby schools include Riceville Elementary School, Mcminn High School and Rogers Creek Elementary School. 126 County Road 78 is a 6-bed, 3-bath, 2,202 sqft single family home built in 1986.

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Listing Courtesy of Weichert Realtors - The Space Place, Nancy Howard; Weichert Realtors - The Space Place, Art Howard (423.506.3312)

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