487 Straight Branch Rd
$224,999
Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
660 Sq. Ft.
$341 / Sq. Ft.
660
Sq. Ft.
$341
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Charming Lakeview Log Cabin Retreat - 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Escape to the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath log cabin, nestled on a private drive with peaceful lake views and seasonal mountain scenery. Crafted with hemlock wood inside and out, this home offers warmth, character, and timeless appeal. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets from the expansive wrap-around porch, stretching across the front and both sides of the home - ideal...Charming Lakeview Log Cabin Retreat - 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Escape to the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath log cabin, nestled on a private drive with peaceful lake views and seasonal mountain scenery. Crafted with hemlock wood inside and out, this home offers warmth, character, and timeless appeal. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets from the expansive wrap-around porch, stretching across the front and both sides of the home - ideal for relaxing or entertaining year-round. Inside, you'll find cozy living spaces with a propane fireplace, creating a welcoming atmosphere no matter the season. The cabin sits on a solid foundation with drainage thoughtfully installed behind the house, ensuring the area underneath stays dry and well-maintained. Additional highlights include:
-Roof approximately 2 years old - low maintenance and move-in ready. -Close proximity to Kilgore Boat Dock - perfect for boating, fishing, or lakeside adventures. -Quiet, peaceful, and perfect for a weekend getaway or year-round living
Whether you're seeking a serene primary residence, a weekend hideaway, or a short-term rental investment, this cabin is a rare find. Schedule your showing today and experience lakeside living at its finest!
Escape to the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath log cabin, nestled on a private drive with peaceful lake views and seasonal mountain scenery. Crafted with hemlock wood inside and out, this home offers warmth, character, and timeless appeal. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets from the expansive wrap-around porch, stretching across the front and both sides of the home - ideal...Charming Lakeview Log Cabin Retreat - 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Escape to the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath log cabin, nestled on a private drive with peaceful lake views and seasonal mountain scenery. Crafted with hemlock wood inside and out, this home offers warmth, character, and timeless appeal. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening sunsets from the expansive wrap-around porch, stretching across the front and both sides of the home - ideal for relaxing or entertaining year-round. Inside, you'll find cozy living spaces with a propane fireplace, creating a welcoming atmosphere no matter the season. The cabin sits on a solid foundation with drainage thoughtfully installed behind the house, ensuring the area underneath stays dry and well-maintained. Additional highlights include:
-Roof approximately 2 years old - low maintenance and move-in ready. -Close proximity to Kilgore Boat Dock - perfect for boating, fishing, or lakeside adventures. -Quiet, peaceful, and perfect for a weekend getaway or year-round living
Whether you're seeking a serene primary residence, a weekend hideaway, or a short-term rental investment, this cabin is a rare find. Schedule your showing today and experience lakeside living at its finest!
- Listed by Aaron Rose • Realty Network, Inc
Property Details for 487 Straight Branch Road
Architectural Style
Cabin, Log
ViewMountain View, Seasonal Lake View, Country Setting, Wooded, Seasonal Mountain, Lake
Style CabinTrue
Style LogTrue
LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2025 01:21 PM
Property Details for 487 Straight Branch Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1304319 |
| Days on Market | 197 |
| Taxes | $316 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Single Family / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF |
| County | Union County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Realty Network, Inc, Aaron Rose
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Building Information for 487 Straight Branch Road
Stories-Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Payment Calculator
$1,138 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Principal and Interest
$1,112
Property Taxes
$26
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 487 Straight Branch Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- City: Speedwell
- County Or Parish: Union County - 25
- Directions: From Hwy 63 turn onto Cawood Rd, Left on at the stop sign, then immediate right onto Back Valley Road (Follow the signs towards Kilgore's Boat Dock). Turn Right onto Straight Branch Road. Keep left at the top of the hill and follow Straight Branch. Property is on the left, do not pass the big red house on the left. If you do, you have went too far.
- Latitude: 36.421327
- Longitude: -83.856507
- MLS Area Major: Union County - 25
- MLS Area Minor: Union County - 25
- Postal Code: 37870
- State Or Province: TN
- View Country Setting: True
- View Lake: True
- View Mountain View: True
- View Seasonal Lake View: True
- View Seasonal Mountain: True
- View Wooded: True
- Location Tax Legal Info Area: Union County - 25
- Remarks Misc Directions: From Hwy 63 turn onto Cawood Rd, Left on at the stop sign, then immediate right onto Back Valley Road (Follow the signs towards Kilgore's Boat Dock). Turn Right onto Straight Branch Road. Keep left at the top of the hill and follow Straight Branch. Property is on the left, do not pass the big red house on the left. If you do, you have went too far.
- Amenities Available Lake: true
Parking
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
- Atchd Dtchd Type Detached: True
- Garage Parking Off-Street Parking: True
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association Fee: 0.0
- Parcel Number: 003I A 014.00
- Location Tax Legal Info Total Tax: 316.33
- General Property Description HOA: No
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Source: Tax Records
- Lot Size Area: 1.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
- Year Built: 1988
- Lot Features: Other, Lake/Water Access, Wooded
- Building Area Total: 660.0
- Lot Size Acres: 1.0
- Lot Size Source: Owner
- General Property Description SqFt - Main Lvl: 660.0
- General Property Description SqFt - Down Lvl: 0.0
- General Property Description SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 0.0
- General Property Description SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0.0
- General Property Description SqFt - Source: Tax Records
- General Property Description Acres: 1.0
- General Property Description Acre Source: Owner
- General Property Description Site Built: Yes
- Lot Description Waterfront Access: True
- Lot Description Wooded: True
- Lot Description Other: True
Property and Assessments
- Possession: At Closing
- Property Attached: No
- Property Type Label: Single Family
- Floor Plans Count: 0
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Possession At Closing: True
Utilities
- General Property Description Sewer: Septic Tank
- Fuel Propane: True
- Sewer Septic Tank: True
- Water Shared Well: True
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Other Structures: Storage Shed
- Construction Materials: Log, Block
- Siding Log: True
- Outbuildings Storage Shed: True
- Community Amenities Lake Access: True
- Exterior Features Doors - Storm: True
- Exterior Features Porch - Covered: True
- Exterior Features Windows - Wood: True
Interior Features
- Beds Total: 2
- Baths Full: 1
- Baths Half: 0
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
- Cooling Details: Yes
- Kitchen Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: No
- Heating Details: Propane, Other
- Fireplace Features: Gas Log
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Heating: Yes
- Fireplace Gas Log: True
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): True
- Floors Hardwood: True
- Basement Crawl Space: True
- General Property Description Number of Bedrooms: 2
- General Property Description Number of Rooms: 5
- General Property Description Fireplace: Yes
- General Property Description Number of Fireplace: 1.0
- General Property Description Basement: No
- General Property Description Bonus Room: No
- General Property Description Extra Storage: Yes
- Heat - Other: True
- Dining Area KitchenDining Rm Co: True
- Appliances Range: True
- Appliances Refrigerator: True
- Appliances Smoke Detector: True
- Misc Features WasherDryer Connect: True
Room Information
Room
- Rooms Total: 5
Rental
Rent Information
- General Property Description Restrictions: No
- Tenant Expenses Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s)
- Tenant Expenses Heating: Propane,Other
Property History for 487 Straight Branch Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $224,999 | — |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $269,000 | — |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $274,999 | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $284,999 | — |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $294,999 | — |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $319,999 | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1304319 | $329,999 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $224,999 |
| 12/10/2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $269,000 |
| 11/21/2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $274,999 |
| 10/08/2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $284,999 |
| 08/05/2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $294,999 |
| 07/17/2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1304319 | $319,999 |
| 06/11/2025 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1304319 | $329,999 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 487 Straight Branch Road
Taxable ValueLand$1,700Additions$14,950Total$16,650
Tax Record2024$316 ($26 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt660 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt660 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,360 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated1992CountyUNIONAPN003I A 01400
Schools near 487 Straight Branch Road
This home is within Union County School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sharps Chapel Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
H Maynard Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Union County High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Elementary Middle Alternative PublicK to 8 |
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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