2979 Blythes Ferry Rd
Dayton, TN 37321

$1,850,000

Price

Beds

Baths

8,856 Sq. Ft.

$209 / Sq. Ft.

8,856

Sq. Ft.

$209

per Sq. Ft.

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Description

Welcome to 2979 Blythe Ferry Road in Dayton, TN -- a rare private estate offering approx. 8,856 sq ft of living space on 12.75 acres with gated entry, paved drive, in-ground pool, gazebo with attached gas grill, and 3-car carport. From the moment you enter, the home makes a statement with a majestic open foyer and dual staircases. One staircase leads to 2 bedrooms with a full bath between them, while the other leads to a spacious bonus/office area that could serve as an additional bedroom. The main...Welcome to 2979 Blythe Ferry Road in Dayton, TN -- a rare private estate offering approx. 8,856 sq ft of living space on 12.75 acres with gated entry, paved drive, in-ground pool, gazebo with attached gas grill, and 3-car carport. From the moment you enter, the home makes a statement with a majestic open foyer and dual staircases. One staircase leads to 2 bedrooms with a full bath between them, while the other leads to a spacious bonus/office area that could serve as an additional bedroom. The main level offers incredible flexibility with an open dining area, a bedroom with full bath, multiple sitting areas ideal for office/library use, and several large gathering spaces. The main kitchen includes appliances, bar, island, and family dining area, plus a nearby nook perfect for a pantry, office, or sitting space. The expansive primary suite is truly unique with its own full kitchen, sitting/living area, two bathrooms, connected laundry room, and a heart-shaped sunken tub. Designed for entertaining and multi-generational living, the home also features a grand living room with fireplace and open kitchen, a massive media/game room with another full kitchen, half bath access to the pool area, and a converted garage space offering another large entertaining room with full kitchen. With multiple kitchens, oversized rooms, flexible bedroom/bonus spaces, and private acreage, this one-of-a-kind estate offers endless possibilities for luxury living, hosting, retreats, or extended family needs.

Listed by Katrina Morrow • Keller Williams Realty
Listed by Melissa Freeman Hill • Keller Williams Realty

Property Details for 2979 Blythes Ferry Road

Architectural Style

Other

Waterfront

LISTING UPDATED: 07/03/2026 04:07 PM

Property Details for 2979 Blythes Ferry Road

Status	Active
MLS #	1538066
Days on Market	2
Taxes	$5,286 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Property Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	2002
Lot Size	12.75 AC / 555,390 SF
County	Rhea County

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Rhea County
Dayton
37321
2979 Blythes Ferry Rd

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Katrina Morrow (423.883.2417); Keller Williams Realty, Melissa Freeman Hill (423.883.3779)

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Building Information for 2979 Blythes Ferry Road

Stories2Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size12.75 AC / 555,390 SF

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Principal and Interest

$9,219

Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2979 Blythes Ferry Road

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Dayton
County Or Parish: Rhea

Directions: 1)North on Hwy 27 / US-27 N toward Dayton. 2) Right onto Hwy 60 / Hiwassee Hwy. Continue on Hwy 60 / Hiwassee Hwy heading east, toward the Tennessee River/Meigs County direction. 3) Turn onto Blythes Ferry Rd / Blythe Ferry Rd. 4) Continue on Blythes Ferry Rd until you reach 2979 Blythes Ferry Rd.
Latitude: 35.450765
Longitude: -85.009147
Postal Code: 37321
State Or Province: TN
Subdivision Name: None

Taxes and HOA

Tax Legal Description: Parcel ID/Tax ID 103 048.00
Additional Parcels: No

Parcel Number: 103 048.00
Association Fee: $0
Association: No
Tax Annual Amount: $5,286

School Information

Middle Or Junior School: Rhea County Middle
High School: Rhea County High School

Elementary School: Rhea Central Elementary

Parking

Garage: No
Attached Garage: No

Carport Spaces: 4.0

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 267x1426x24x393x39x801x53x394x629
Lot Size Acres: 12.75

Living Area Source: Tax Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 555390.0
Building Area Total: 8856.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Living Area: 8856.0

Property and Assessments

Property Type Label: Residential
New Construction: No

Home Warranty: No
Floor Plans Count: 6
Year Built: 2002
Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Improvements : Driveway: Yes

Utilities

WaterSewer : Septic Tank: Yes
Water Source: Public

Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Senior Community: No
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Gated
Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Private Entrance
Roofing : Asphalt: Yes

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Electric: Yes

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: 1
Appliances: Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher
Room Type: Other, Dining Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Living Room, Bonus Room, Laundry, Family Room, Bath Half, Media Room, Office, Game Room
Rooms Total: 24
Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.5
Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.1
Cooling: Yes
Foundation Details: Block
Basement: None
Cooling: Electric, Multi Units
Levels: Two
Interior Features: Sitting Area
Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Type: Other
Room Level: First

Room Description: Foyer

Room 2

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: First

Room Description: Open area in the foyer

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: First

Room 4

Room Type: Bathroom
Room Level: First

Room 5

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: First

Room Description: Main

Room 6

Room Type: Other
Room Level: First

Room 7

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: First

Room 8

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: First

Room Description: 1 0f 2 bathrooms

Room 9

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: First

Room Description: 2 of 2 bathrooms

Room 10

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: First

Room Description: Inside primary bedroom

Room 11

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: First

Room Description: Inside primary bedroom

Room 12

Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second

Room 13

Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Second

Room 14

Room Type: Bathroom
Room Level: Second

Room 15

Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second

Room 16

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: First

Room 17

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: First

Room 18

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: First

Room Description: Family Room

Room 19

Room Type: Bath Half
Room Level: First

Room 20

Room Type: Media Room
Room Level: First

Room 21

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: First

Room Description: Media Room

Room 22

Room Type: Office
Room Level: First

Room 23

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: First

Room Description: Game Room

Room 24

Room Type: Game Room
Room Level: First

Multi Family

Unit 1

Unit 1 Features : Living Room: Yes

Unit 2

Unit 2 Features : Kitchen: Yes

Property History for 2979 Blythes Ferry Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 3, 2026	Listed (Active) Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1538066	$1,850,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/03/2026	Listed (Active) Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1538066	$1,850,000

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

Public Records for 2979 Blythes Ferry Road

Taxable ValueLand$56,900Additions$335,075Total$391,975

Tax Record2024$5,286 ($440 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt10,536 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,856 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,680 SqFtStories2Lot Size555,390 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002Year Renovated2011CountyRHEAAPN103 04800

Schools near 2979 Blythes Ferry Road

This home is within Rhea County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Spring City Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	18.8 mi
7/10	Spring City Middle School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	18.4 mi
4/10	Rhea County High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	10.2 mi
6/10	Rhea Middle School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	10.2 mi
7/10	Frazier Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	4.4 mi
5/10	Graysville Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	4.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Spring City Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	18.8 mi
7/10	Spring City Middle School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	18.4 mi
4/10	Rhea County High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	10.2 mi
6/10	Rhea Middle School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	10.2 mi
7/10	Frazier Elementary School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	4.4 mi
5/10	Graysville Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	4.3 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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2979 Blythes Ferry Road is a single family home for sale in Dayton, TN 37321. This property was listed for sale on July 3, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty, it's currently listed at $1,850,000. This listing's school district is Rhea County School District. Nearby schools include Spring City Elementary School, Spring City Middle School and Rhea County High School. 2979 Blythes Ferry Road is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 8,856 sqft single family home built in 2002.

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Katrina Morrow (423.883.2417); Keller Williams Realty, Melissa Freeman Hill (423.883.3779)

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