1939 Riverport Rd

7,339 Sq. Ft.
$342 / Sq. Ft.
7,339
Sq. Ft.
$342
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A One-of-a-Kind Home on One-of-a-Kind Land - A Private World Inside the City Limits. Just when you think you've seen every beautiful property Kingsport, Tennessee has to offer, one unexpected turn into one of the oldest and most historic areas of town reveals something extraordinary. Another turn, and suddenly you enter a setting that feels like its own private world - peaceful, secluded, and breathtakingly beautiful. This remarkable estate has been a private farm for generations, with much of the...A One-of-a-Kind Home on One-of-a-Kind Land - A Private World Inside the City Limits. Just when you think you've seen every beautiful property Kingsport, Tennessee has to offer, one unexpected turn into one of the oldest and most historic areas of town reveals something extraordinary. Another turn, and suddenly you enter a setting that feels like its own private world - peaceful, secluded, and breathtakingly beautiful. This remarkable estate has been a private farm for generations, with much of the acreage preserved in the Greenbelt, allowing the land to remain open, rolling, and protected. All of this sits quietly inside one of Kingsport's most beautiful neighborhoods, where people drive by every day having no idea that this hidden paradise even exists. What they cannot see from the road are the sweeping fields, the mountain views, the Holston River shimmering in the distance, the barn, the green house, the working sheds, and the garden areas ready for planting and living off the land. This is a property that reveals itself only to those invited in. At the heart of this estate stands a nearly 5,000 sq. ft. custom-designed, one-level home, originally built in 1953 and lovingly expanded over the years. This one-owner home has grown gracefully, with every addition professionally designed and seamlessly integrated to create a layout that is both expansive and warm. The result is a home that lives beautifully - spacious, inviting, and filled with character. Stepping through the front door, you are immediately surprised by the openness and elegance of the floor plan. The welcoming foyer unfolds in every direction, offering a large study or bedroom, a generous dining area, and a grand great room that flows effortlessly into a beautiful, window-filled kitchen. Every room is wrapped in windows, and every window frames a view that feels like a painting mountains, rolling farmland, and the sparkling Holston River. The natural light and scenery are unforgettable. A peaceful central sitting room anchors the bedroom wing -- a perfect space for quiet mornings, evening conversations, or simply unwinding before retreating to your private bedrooms and baths. From this area, stairs lead to the finished portion of the basement, offering additional bedrooms, a full bath, and expansive areas ideal for entertaining, recreation, hobbies, or multi-generational living. Beyond the finished space, the unfinished basement provides even more room for storage, workshops, or future expansion. Outside, the land is nothing short of spectacular. The breathtaking mountain views and Holston River vistas rise all around you, changing with every season and every sunrise. The property's agricultural heritage remains intact with its barn, GREEN House, working sheds, and garden areas - perfect for those who dream of raising plants, growing food, or simply enjoying the freedom of open land. It is a rare blend of city convenience and country serenity, offering privacy, beauty, and endless inspiration. This is more than a home, more than a farm. It is a legacy - a place meant to be cherished, lived in, and passed down.
  1. Listed by Connie Salyer • Blue Ridge Properties

Property Details for 1939 Riverport Road

View
Water, Mountain(s), Creek/Stream
Zoning
R 3
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 05/04/2026 01:55 PM

Property Details for 1939 Riverport Road

StatusActive
MLS #9994882
Days on Market1
Taxes$5,801 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1953
Lot Size19.47 AC / 848,113 SF
CountySullivan County

Location

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Building Information for 1939 Riverport Road

Stories2Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size19.47 AC / 848,113 SF

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Property Information for 1939 Riverport Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Kingsport
  • County: Sullivan
  • Directions: Center Street or Hwy 11W to Netherland Inn Rd. Turn onto Ridgefields Rd at the light, left onto Riverport Rd. Home immediately on the right.
  • Latitude: 36.55
  • Longitude: -82.59
  • Postal Code: 37660
  • State Or Province: TN
  • Topography: Cleared, Level, Part Wooded, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, See Remarks
  • MLS Area Major: 404 - City/West
  • MLS Area Minor: 404 - City/West
  • General Property Description : Zoning: R 3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 1082
  • Association/Amenities: Landscaping
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 045n B 046.00
  • Association Fee: 0.0
  • General Property Description : Deed Book: 1082
  • General Property Description : Deed Page: 380
  • Location Tax Legal Info : City Taxes: $2,957.50
  • Location Tax Legal Info : County Taxes: $2,843.44
School Information
  • High School: Dobyns Bennett
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sevier
  • Elementary School: Washington-Kingsport City
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 3.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 19.47 acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 848,113.20
  • Lot Size Acres: 19.47
  • Lot Features: Pasture
  • Lot Size Area: 19.47
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 7,339.00
  • Building Area Total: 7,339.00
  • General Property Description : Acres: 19.47
  • General Property Description : Above Grade SqFt: 4864.0
  • General Property Description : Total SqFt Unfinished: 0.0
  • SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 4864
  • SqFt Details : Basement Total SqFt: 2475
  • SqFt Details : Garage Total SqFt: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Available, Underground Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: At Road, Public, Well, Other
  • Electric: True
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Gas Log, Living Room, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter, Other
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Bar, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub, Handicap Modified, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Remodeled, Soaking Tub, Solid Surface Counters, Tile Counters, Utility Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Whirlpool, Wired for Data
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse, Pergola, Shed(s), Workshop
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.00
  • Basement: Block, Concrete, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partial Heat, Partially Finished, Plumbed, Walk-Out Access, Workshop
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Slate, Tile
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 6.00
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • General Property Description : Stories: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BedroomsTotal: 5
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
  • Fireplace : Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace : Living Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms : Workshop: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden, See Remarks
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding, Plaster, Other
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Carport, Circular Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back, Balcony, Breezeway, Front Patio, Patio, Porch, Rear Patio, Terrace
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Skylight(s), Window Treatment-Some
  • Heating : Heat Pump: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Walls : Drywall: Yes
  • Walls : Wood: Yes
  • Other Structures : Barn(s): Yes
  • Other Structures : Greenhouse: Yes
  • Roof : Asphalt: Yes
  • Roof : Shingle: Yes
  • Exterior Finish : Brick: Yes

Property History for 1939 Riverport Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9994882

$2,510,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/04/2026

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9994882

$2,510,000

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Public Records for 1939 Riverport Road

Taxable ValueLand$36,350Additions$131,900Total$168,250
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,864 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,620 SqFtStories1Lot Size82,764 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1982CountySULLIVANAPN045N B 04600Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1939 Riverport Road

This home is within Kingsport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Sevier Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dobyns - Bennett High School
Public9 to 12

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1939 Riverport Road is a single family home for sale in Kingsport, TN 37660. This property was listed for sale on May 4, 2026 by Blue Ridge Properties, it's currently listed at $2,510,000. This listing's school district is Kingsport School District. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Sevier Middle School and Dobyns - Bennett High School. 1939 Riverport Road is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 7,339 sqft single family home built in 1953.

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Listing Courtesy of Blue Ridge Properties, Connie Salyer (423.534.1621)

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