143 Old James Ferry Rd
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Tucked away on nearly 8.71 wooded acres along the shores of Watts Bar Lake, this one-of-a-kind tri-level Craftsman offers a rare blend of privacy, character and thoughtfully curated updates. Originally built in 1958, the home has been extensively renovated over time, preserving its architectural charm while incorporating modern conveniences and refined finishes throughout. Beyond the home itself, the property unfolds into an exceptional private setting. Winding pathways lead through mature trees...Tucked away on nearly 8.71 wooded acres along the shores of Watts Bar Lake, this one-of-a-kind tri-level Craftsman offers a rare blend of privacy, character and thoughtfully curated updates. Originally built in 1958, the home has been extensively renovated over time, preserving its architectural charm while incorporating modern conveniences and refined finishes throughout. Beyond the home itself, the property unfolds into an exceptional private setting. Winding pathways lead through mature trees down to a substantial two-story dock which is complete with a boat lift and swim ladder - offering immediate access to lake living. With almost 9 acres of wooded privacy (and almost 1,000ft of waterfront), multiple outdoor living spaces, and a setting that feels worlds away, this property delivers a true lakefront retreat. Inside, warm wood tones and natural textures create an inviting yet sophisticated atmosphere, beginning with slate flooring at the entry and throughout the kitchen, and continuing into gleaming original hardwoods in the main living and dining area. Expansive walls of windows span all levels of the home, filling each space with natural light and capturing serene views of the water and surrounding landscape. The fully remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops, new cabinetry, and modern appliances, complemented by a renovated walk-in pantry and a well-appointed mudroom for everyday functionality. All three bathrooms have been renovated and updated, including a refreshed main-level en-suite and a beautifully renovated primary suite. The second-floor full bathroom has been completely reimagined with a walk-in shower, dedicated laundry area with a separate sink, and additional storage. Each space has been carefully curated, blending refined finishes with purposeful design throughout. Offering approximately 3,460 square feet, the home provides generous and flexible living across three levels. The primary suite has been fully renovated and expanded to create a true private sanctuary. It comes complete with its own fireplace and access to the deck that spans the length of the upper level, offering elevated views of the lake and surrounding trees. The lower level expands the home's functionality with a finished recreation room featuring brand new epoxy flooring. An additional unfinished basement level (accessed by interior stairs from the main lower level) offers a spacious open workroom, ideal for projects, storage, or hobby use, along with housing key mechanical systems. A separate cellar room is tucked at the rear of this space, providing even more versatility. The attached carport has also been upgraded with durable epoxy flooring and built-in storage cabinetry, creating a clean, functional, and well-designed space. The property is further complemented by a second carport located above the home, along with a small storage shed. Extensive improvements throughout the property provide both peace of mind and long-term value, including a metal roof, new HVAC system (2024), electrical upgrades with buried service lines, and public water and gas utilities extended to the front of the property for potential future use. Located in Kingston and within a convenient drive to Knoxville, this property offers a rare opportunity to experience lakefront living with acreage, privacy, and architectural character, where everyday comfort meets a truly distinctive setting.
- Listed by Katie Ridgway • Realty Executives Associates
- Listed by Kris Buitenhek • Realty Executives Associates
Property Details for 143 Old James Ferry Road
Architectural Style
Craftsman
ViewCountry Setting, Wooded, Lake
Style CraftsmanTrue
LISTING UPDATED: 05/08/2026 10:17 PM
Property Details for 143 Old James Ferry Road
| Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1339587 |
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Taxes | $3,194 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Single Family / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Lot Size | 8.71 AC / 379,407 SF |
| County | Roane County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Realty Executives Associates, Katie Ridgway; Realty Executives Associates, Kris Buitenhek (865.567.8886)
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Building Information for 143 Old James Ferry Road
Stories-Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size8.71 AC / 379,407 SF
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$7,794 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
Principal and Interest
$7,528
Property Taxes
$266
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1Property Information for 143 Old James Ferry Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- City: Kingston
- County Or Parish: Roane County - 31
- Directions: From Knoxville, follow I-40 to N Kentucky St in Kingston. Take exit 352 from I-40; Merge onto N Kentucky St & stay on this road for approx 1.9 miles; then turn LEFT onto James Ferry Road & stay on the road (small windy section); then turn RIGHT onto Old James Ferry Rd; then turn LEFT onto Apache Lane (note, there is NO SIGN for Apache Lane); follow the ''gravel to paved then back to gravel'' road up (it curves up to the right & then goes straight); property line starts ~at the wood fence; drive straight down to house (pass boat carport on left); look for directionals & sign right at wood fence
- FrontageType: Lakefront
- Latitude: 35.843597
- Longitude: -84.529602
- MLS Area Major: Roane County - 31
- MLS Area Minor: Roane County - 31
- Postal Code: 37763
- State Or Province: TN
- View Country Setting: True
- View Lake: True
- View Lakefront: True
- View Wooded: True
- Location Tax Legal Info Area: Roane County - 31
- Remarks Misc Directions: From Knoxville, follow I-40 to N Kentucky St in Kingston. Take exit 352 from I-40; Merge onto N Kentucky St & stay on this road for approx 1.9 miles; then turn LEFT onto James Ferry Road & stay on the road (small windy section); then turn RIGHT onto Old James Ferry Rd; then turn LEFT onto Apache Lane (note, there is NO SIGN for Apache Lane); follow the ''gravel to paved then back to gravel'' road up (it curves up to the right & then goes straight); property line starts ~at the wood fence; drive straight down to house (pass boat carport on left); look for directionals & sign right at wood fence
- Amenities Available Lake: true
- Topography Level: True
Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Attached, Carport, Detached, RV Parking, Main Level, Other
- Atchd Dtchd Type Detached: True
- Garage Parking Attached: True
- Garage Parking Carport: True
- Garage Parking Detached: True
- Garage Parking Main Level: True
- Garage Parking Off-Street Parking: True
- Garage Parking RV Parking: True
- Garage Parking Other: True
- Garage Parking Carport Spaces: 4.0
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association Fee: 0.0
- Parcel Number: 068 024.00
- Association Fee Incl Other: True
- Location Tax Legal Info Total Tax: 3194.48
- General Property Description HOA: No
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Lot Information
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Area: 8.71
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 379407.6
- Year Built: 1958
- Lot Features: Lake/Water Access, River, Private, Waterfront, Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope
- Building Area Total: 3460.0
- Lot Size Acres: 8.71
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- General Property Description SqFt - Main Lvl: 1324.0
- General Property Description SqFt - Down Lvl: 1071.0
- General Property Description SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 1065.0
- General Property Description SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0.0
- General Property Description SqFt - Source: Appraiser
- General Property Description Acres: 8.71
- General Property Description Acre Source: Appraiser
- General Property Description Site Built: Yes
- Lot Description Lakefront: True
- Lot Description Level: True
- Lot Description Private: True
- Lot Description River: True
- Lot Description Waterfront Access: True
- Lot Description Wooded: True
- Lot Description Rolling Slope: True
Property and Assessments
- Possession: Negotiable, At Closing
- Property Attached: No
- Property Type Label: Single Family
- Floor Plans Count: 5
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Possession At Closing: True
- Possession Negotiable: True
Utilities
- General Property Description Sewer: Septic Tank
- Fuel Electric: True
- Sewer Septic Tank: True
- Water Well: True
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Dock
- Other Structures: Storage Shed
- Construction Materials: Other, Stone, Wood, Block, Frame
- Siding Stone: True
- Siding Wood: True
- Outbuildings Storage Shed: True
- Community Amenities Dock: True
- Exterior Features Deck: True
- Exterior Features Dock: True
- Exterior Features Patio: True
- Exterior Features Porch - Covered: True
- Exterior Features Porch - Screened: True
- Exterior Features Windows - Insulated: True
- Exterior Features Windows - Wood: True
- Misc Features Pantry: True
- Misc Features Storm Shelter: True
Interior Features
- Beds Total: 3
- Baths Full: 3
- Baths Half: 0
- Cooling: Central Cooling
- Fireplaces Total: 3
- Fireplace: Yes
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
- Cooling Details: Yes
- Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Other
- Basement: Yes
- Heating Details: Central, Electric
- Fireplace Features: Electric, Stone, Insert, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
- Flooring: Other, Laminate, Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile, Slate
- Heating: Yes
- Heating Central: Yes
- Fireplace Insert: True
- Fireplace Stone: True
- Fireplace Wood Burning: True
- Fireplace Electric: True
- Cooling Central Cooling: True
- Floors Hardwood: True
- Floors Laminate: True
- Floors Slate: True
- Floors Tile: True
- Floors Vinyl: True
- Floors Other: True
- Basement Finished: True
- Basement Unfinished: True
- Basement Walkout: True
- Basement Other: True
- General Property Description Number of Bedrooms: 3
- General Property Description Number of Rooms: 10
- General Property Description Fireplace: Yes
- General Property Description Number of Fireplace: 3.0
- General Property Description Basement: Yes
- General Property Description Bonus Room: Yes
- General Property Description Extra Storage: Yes
- Heat Central: True
- Dining Area Eat-in Kitchen: True
- Dining Area Living Room Dining Room: True
- Appliances Dishwasher: True
- Appliances Disposal: True
- Appliances Dryer: True
- Appliances Microwave: True
- Appliances Range: True
- Appliances Refrigerator: True
- Appliances Self Cleaning Oven: True
- Appliances Washer: True
- Appliances Other: True
- Other Rooms Basement Rec Room: True
- Other Rooms DenStudy: True
- Other Rooms Extra Storage: True
- Other Rooms Great Room: True
- Other Rooms Laundry Utility: True
- Misc Features Cathedral Ceiling: True
- Misc Features Island in Kitchen: True
- Misc Features Walk-in Shower: True
- Misc Features WasherDryer Connect: True
Room Information
Room
- Rooms Total: 10
Rental
Rent Information
- General Property Description Restrictions: No
- Tenant Expenses Cooling: Central Cooling
- Tenant Expenses Heating: Central,Electric
Property History for 143 Old James Ferry Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1339587 | — | |
| May 8, 2026 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1339587 | $1,495,000 | — |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #672328805 | $540,000 | — |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Closed KAARMLS #1093432 | $540,000 | — |
| May 9, 2020 | Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1093432 | — | |
| Mar 17, 2020 | Price Change KAARMLS #1093432 | $699,000 | — |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1093432 | $800,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1339587 | — |
| 05/08/2026 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1339587 | $1,495,000 |
| 06/12/2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #672328805 | $540,000 |
| 06/12/2020 | Closed KAARMLS #1093432 | $540,000 |
| 05/09/2020 | Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1093432 | — |
| 03/17/2020 | Price Change KAARMLS #1093432 | $699,000 |
| 09/04/2019 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1093432 | $800,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 143 Old James Ferry Road
Taxable ValueLand$8,050Additions$82,400Total$90,450
Tax Record2025$1,356 ($113 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,083 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,083 SqFtStories1Lot Size60,113 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006CountyROANEAPN068 01601
Schools near 143 Old James Ferry Road
This home is within Roane County School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Midtown Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Midway Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Bowers Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Kingston Elementary School PublicPK to 5 |
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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Listing Courtesy of Realty Executives Associates, Katie Ridgway; Realty Executives Associates, Kris Buitenhek (865.567.8886)
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