140 New Street

Closed 11/17/25

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Last Sold Price

$81,000

2 beds1 bath663 sqft

140 New St, Jonesborough, TN 37659

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.3 acresLot Size

1940Year Built

$122/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Attention Investors! Here's your chance to own a property just steps away from Historic Downtown Jonesborough — Tennessee's oldest town and the storytelling capital of the world. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a .3-acre lot in a desirable location within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and downtown events. The home needs extensive TLC but offers tons of potential for the right buyer. It features a wood-burning stove, an HVAC system that was recently serviced, and multiple outbuildings...Attention Investors! Here's your chance to own a property just steps away from Historic Downtown Jonesborough — Tennessee's oldest town and the storytelling capital of the world. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a .3-acre lot in a desirable location within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and downtown events. The home needs extensive TLC but offers tons of potential for the right buyer. It features a wood-burning stove, an HVAC system that was recently serviced, and multiple outbuildings — including a detached garage/shop and an additional structure ideal for a workshop or extra storage. With its prime location and solid potential, this could be the perfect project for an investor, flipper, or anyone looking to restore a piece of Jonesborough's charm. Opportunities this close to downtown don't come around often — bring your vision and make this property shine again!

Listed by: Tiffany Watts • KW Johnson City

Listing closed: 11/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS, MLS#: 9987559

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Listing Courtesy of KW Johnson City, Tiffany Watts (423.823.8591)

Sold By KW Johnson City, Tiffany Watts (423.823.8591)

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Property Information for 140 New Street

Property Details

Taxes: $737 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Washington County
Architectural Style: Cottage
Zoning: Residential
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1940
Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Jonesborough
County: Washington

Directions: From West Jackson Blvd, head south on N 2nd Ave. Turn right on Depot St and then a left on New St. Home will be on the left.
Latitude: 36.29
Longitude: -82.47
Postal Code: 37659
State Or Province: TN
Topography: Cleared, Level
MLS Area Major: 309 - Jonesborough/The Ridges Subdiv
MLS Area Minor: 309 - Jonesborough/The Ridges Subdiv
General Property Description : Zoning: Residential

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Book Number: R525
Association: No

Parcel Number: 060h C 031.00
Association Fee: 0.0
General Property Description : Deed Book: R525
General Property Description : Deed Page: I1931
Location Tax Legal Info : City Taxes: $266.19
Location Tax Legal Info : County Taxes: $471.11

School Information

High School: David Crockett
Middle Or Junior School: Jonesborough

Elementary School: Jonesborough

Parking

Garage Spaces: 1.00
Attached Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 163 x 96 x 117 x 95
Lot Size Square Feet: 13,068.00

Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Lot Size Area: .30
Lot Size Units: Acres
Living Area: 663.00
Building Area Total: 663.00
General Property Description : Acres: .30
General Property Description : Above Grade SqFt: 663.0
General Property Description : Total SqFt Unfinished: 0.0
SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 663
SqFt Details : Basement Total SqFt: 0
SqFt Details : Garage Total SqFt: 0

Property and Assessments

Property Condition: Below Average, Fixer
Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence

Year Built: 1940
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type Label: Residential
New Construction: No
Showing Instructions : Sign: Yes
Showing Instructions : Vacant: Yes

Utilities

Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Cooling: Heat Pump
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Other Structures: Barn(s), Garage(s), Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
Basement: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
Flooring: Laminate
Rooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.00
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Levels: One
Stories: 1
General Property Description : Stories: 1
BedroomsTotal: 2
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 0

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Gravel

Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Roof: Metal
Heating : Heat Pump: Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Senior Community: No
Walls : Drywall: Yes
Other Structures : Barn(s): Yes
Other Structures : Storage: Yes

Property History for 140 New Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 17, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1920956703	$81,000	+1.0% / yr
Nov 17, 2025	Closed Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987559	$81,000	—
Nov 2, 2025	Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987559		—
Oct 25, 2025	Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987559	$95,900	—
Oct 30, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #204507590	$67,500	—
Oct 30, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #204507589	$52,000	—
Oct 30, 2006	Closed Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #233708	$67,500	—
Oct 19, 2006	Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #233708		—
Jul 13, 2006	Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #233708	$74,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/17/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1920956703	$81,000 +1.0% / yr
11/17/2025	Closed Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987559	$81,000
11/02/2025	Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987559	—
10/25/2025	Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9987559	$95,900
10/30/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #204507590	$67,500
10/30/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #204507589	$52,000
10/30/2006	Closed Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #233708	$67,500
10/19/2006	Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #233708	—
07/13/2006	Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #233708	$74,900

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

Public Records for 140 New Street

Taxable Value

Land

$8,875

Additions

$18,675

Total$27,550

Home Facts

Beds

Total Finished SqFt

663 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

663 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

13,284 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1940

Year Renovated

1988

County

WASHINGTON

APN

060H C 03100

Schools near 140 New Street

This home is within Washington County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Jonesborough Middle School	Public - Nearby school	5 to 8	1.2 mi
5/10	David Crockett High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.7 mi
4/10	Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	4.8 mi
9/10	University School	Public - Nearby school	K to 12	6.0 mi
NR	Boones Creek Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 4	6.3 mi
NR	Boones Creek Middle School	Public - Nearby school	5 to 8	7.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Jonesborough Middle School Public5 to 8 Nearby school	1.2 mi
5/10	David Crockett High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.7 mi
4/10	Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy Public3 to 12 Nearby school	4.8 mi
9/10	University School PublicK to 12 Nearby school	6.0 mi
NR	Boones Creek Elementary School PublicPK to 4 Nearby school	6.3 mi
NR	Boones Creek Middle School Public5 to 8 Nearby school	7.4 mi

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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