1655 Lester Whitt Road
Description
If you've been hunting a true East Tennessee getaway where you can build, camp, or cut loose without a pile of restrictions—this one's got the bones and the beauty. Welcome to 17.89 surveyed acres of unrestricted woodland in scenic Grainger County, Tennessee—just a short drive from Rutledge and everything East Tennessee is loved for. With approximately 1,450 feet of paved, county-maintained road frontage, this...Unrestricted 17.89 Acres in Grainger County, TN — Ponds, Spring, Power, & Big Road Frontage
If you've been hunting a true East Tennessee getaway where you can build, camp, or cut loose without a pile of restrictions—this one's got the bones and the beauty. Welcome to 17.89 surveyed acres of unrestricted woodland in scenic Grainger County, Tennessee—just a short drive from Rutledge and everything East Tennessee is loved for. With approximately 1,450 feet of paved, county-maintained road frontage, this tract offers excellent access and multiple building sites, whether you're dreaming of a cabin in the woods, a tiny home, a camper setup, or a private country homestead. The land features two ponds and a natural spring—ideal for enjoying the outdoors, attracting wildlife, or creating a peaceful setting for weekend escapes. Electricity is already on the property, and fibernet availability makes it possible to stay connected while still living ''out where it's quiet.'' You'll also find a small shed and an old-timey outhouse that adds a touch of Appalachian character. This is the kind of place where you can hunt, hike, explore, and build at your own pace. If you want freedom, privacy, and country living potential—don't let this one slip by. Land like this—road frontage, water features, utilities, and no restrictions—doesn't sit around long. Contact us today to schedule a tour of this property.
- Listed by: Joey F Haun • Clinch Mountain Realty & Auction
Location
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Property information
1655 Lester Whitt Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $111 / year
- MLS Type: Lots & Acreage
- County: Grainger County
- Zoning Description: Zoned Agricultural
- View: Country Setting, Mountain View
- Zoning Zoned Agricultural: True
Building Information
- Lot Size: 17.89 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
- City: Rutledge
- County Or Parish: Grainger County - 45
- Directions: Highway 11W to TN 92 S 0.3 mile left on Knob road, 0.9 mile to Left on Lester Whitt Road, and the property is on the right. 1655 Lester Whitt Rd is GPS-friendly
- Latitude: 36.270037
- Longitude: -83.502472
- MLS Area Major: Grainger County - 45
- MLS Area Minor: Grainger County - 45
- Postal Code: 37861
- State Or Province: TN
- Road Access Public Road: True
- Road Frontage County: True
- Road Frontage Paved: True
- View Country Setting: True
- View Mountain View: True
- Location Tax Legal Info Area: Grainger County - 45
- Remarks Misc Directions: Highway 11W to TN 92 S 0.3 mile left on Knob road, 0.9 mile to Left on Lester Whitt Road, and the property is on the right. 1655 Lester Whitt Rd is GPS-friendly
- Topography Rolling: True
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association Fee: 0.0
- Parcel Number: 059 036.00
- Location Tax Legal Info Total Tax: 111.04
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 17.89
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 17.89
- Lot Features: Pond, Rolling, Wooded, Corner Lot, Rolling Slope
- Lot Size Acres: 17.89
- Lot Size Source: Survey
- Lot Size Dimensions: 17.89 AC
- General Property Description Lot Dimensions: 17.89 AC
- General Property Description Lot Size SqFt: 17.89
- General Property Description Acres: 17.89
- General Property Description Acre Source: Survey
- Lot Description Corner Lot: True
- Lot Description Pond: True
- Lot Description Rolling: True
- Lot Description Wooded: True
- Lot Description Rolling Slope: True
Property and Assessments
- Possession: At Closing
- Sign On Property: Yes
- Property Type Label: Lots & Acreage
- Floor Plans Count: 0
- Property Type: Lots & Acreage
- Easements Mineral Rights Available: True
- Documents on File Survey: True
- Documents on File Topography Map: True
- Developmnt Potential Farm: True
- Developmnt Potential Multi-Family: True
- Developmnt Potential Recreational: True
- Developmnt Potential Single Family: True
- Possession At Closing: True
- Undeveloped Fenced - Partial: True
- Undeveloped No Garbage Pickup: True
Utilities
- Improvements Utilities on Site: True
- Utilities Available Electricity: True
- Utilities Available Telephone: True
- Utilities Available Other: True
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
Rental
Rent Information
- General Property Description Restrictions: No
Property History
1655 Lester Whitt Road
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1942935722 | $140,000 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1942935722 | $140,000 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1942935722 | $140,000 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1942935722 | $140,000 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Closed REALTRACS #3265845 | $140,000 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Closed Lakeway Area AOR #710053 | $140,000 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Closed Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9989959 | $140,000 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Closed KAARMLS #1325970 | $140,000 |
| May 11, 2026 | Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9989959 | — |
| May 11, 2026 | Contract - Not Showing Lakeway Area AOR #710053 | — |
| May 10, 2026 | Contract - Not Showing REALTRACS #3265845 | — |
| May 10, 2026 | Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1325970 | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Listed (Active) Lakeway Area AOR #710053 | $160,000 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9989959 | $160,000 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1325970 | $160,000 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9989959 | — |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1325970 | — |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9989959 | $160,000 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1325970 | $160,000 |
| May 23, 2022 | Closed Lakeway Area AOR #603679 | $75,000 |
| May 20, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490839382 | $75,000 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Contract - Not Showing Lakeway Area AOR #603679 | — |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Listed (Active) Lakeway Area AOR #603679 | $160,000 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1942935722 | $140,000 |
| 06/09/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1942935722 | $140,000 |
| 06/09/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1942935722 | $140,000 |
| 06/09/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1942935722 | $140,000 +16.6% / yr |
| 06/09/2026 | Closed REALTRACS #3265845 | $140,000 |
| 06/09/2026 | Closed Lakeway Area AOR #710053 | $140,000 |
| 06/09/2026 | Closed Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9989959 | $140,000 |
| 06/09/2026 | Closed KAARMLS #1325970 | $140,000 |
| 05/11/2026 | Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9989959 | — |
| 05/11/2026 | Contract - Not Showing Lakeway Area AOR #710053 | — |
| 05/10/2026 | Contract - Not Showing REALTRACS #3265845 | — |
| 05/10/2026 | Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1325970 | — |
| 02/26/2026 | Listed (Active) Lakeway Area AOR #710053 | $160,000 |
| 02/26/2026 | Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9989959 | $160,000 |
| 02/26/2026 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1325970 | $160,000 |
| 01/19/2026 | Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9989959 | — |
| 01/18/2026 | Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1325970 | — |
| 01/09/2026 | Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9989959 | $160,000 |
| 01/09/2026 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1325970 | $160,000 |
| 05/23/2022 | Closed Lakeway Area AOR #603679 | $75,000 |
| 05/20/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490839382 | $75,000 |
| 04/05/2022 | Contract - Not Showing Lakeway Area AOR #603679 | — |
| 08/31/2021 | Listed (Active) Lakeway Area AOR #603679 | $160,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
1655 Lester Whitt Road
Baths
1Total Finished SqFt
982 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
982 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
779,288 SqFtStyle
Miscellaneous AgriculturalSchools
Near 1655 Lester Whitt Road
This home is within Grainger County School District.
- Not ratedNRRutledge Primary SchoolPublic · PK-1 · 0.7 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 6 out of 106/10Rutledge Elementary SchoolPublic · 2-6 · 1.7 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 5 out of 105/10Rutledge Middle SchoolPublic · 7-8 · 1.8 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 3 out of 103/10Grainger High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 4.2 mi · Serves this home
- Not ratedNRGrainger AcademyPublic · 9-12 · 1.8 mi · Nearby school
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 1655 Lester Whitt Road, Rutledge, TN 37861 | $140,000 | – | – | – | 779,288 |
$60,000 | – | – | – | 653,400 | |
$20,000 | – | 1 | 816 | 130,680 | |
– | – | – | 784 | 26,136 | |
– | – | – | 576 | – | |
– | – | – | – | 696,960 | |
– | – | 2 | 1,056 | 43,560 | |
– | – | 1.5 | 1,671 | 980,100 | |
– | – | 1 | 864 | 880,783 | |
– | – | 1 | 928 | 161,172 | |
$12,000 | – | 1 | 684 | 1,132,560 | |
– | – | 1 | 684 | 514,008 | |
– | – | 1 | 528 | 296,208 | |
– | – | – | 732 | 34,848 | |
– | – | 1 | 624 | 32,234 | |
$10,000 | – | 2 | 2,574 | 65,340 |
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