Closed
Last Sold Price
$225,000
3 beds2,112 sqft

494 Tester Rd, Butler, TN 37640

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.83 acresLot Size
2002Year Built
$107/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Update! Update! Update! Not sure how i missed this information, but here comes some good news about this listing! Less than 1/2 mile from the driveway is access to the Watauga River, for kayaking, fishing, white water rafting etc... Level 4 to 5 class rapids, rated by Americawhitewater.com. This is a game changer for anyone that is considering the perfect vrbo rental! Take a look at the new photos, call anytime with questions. Come take a look at this three bedroom one and a half bath sitting on...Update! Update! Update! Not sure how i missed this information, but here comes some good news about this listing! Less than 1/2 mile from the driveway is access to the Watauga River, for kayaking, fishing, white water rafting etc... Level 4 to 5 class rapids, rated by Americawhitewater.com. This is a game changer for anyone that is considering the perfect vrbo rental! Take a look at the new photos, call anytime with questions. Come take a look at this three bedroom one and a half bath sitting on 1.83 acres! Only three miles to Watauga Lake! Nine miles to Beech mountain! Fifteen miles to Boone NC.! Twenty Three miles to Bristol Raceway! This property would be perfect for a primary home, and is in a great location for a VRBO! The 700 sq. ft. in the walkout basement is ready for finishing, with second laundry room hook-ups, water supply, and multiple Heat Pump vents already in place! The HVAC system was installed in 2018 and is a 3.5 Ton unit, there is also a wood stove in the basement and a propane stove as well! The metal roof was installed in 2018. The oak hardwood floors and ceramic tile was installed in 2017, kitchen and bath remodeled in 2017. New well pump! Shared well, extended drain field for septic, mountain views of National forest. This one will not last!
  • Listed by: Jerry Redden • Redden Realty
Listing closed: 03/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS, MLS#: 9934551
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Redden Realty, Jerry Redden (423.512.1430)

Sold By LPT Realty - Griffin Home Group, Katie Jarrett (423.482.0743)

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Property Information for 494 Tester Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $588 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Subdivision: Not In Subdivision

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2002
  • Lot Size: 1.83 AC / 79,714 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • City: Butler
  • County: Johnson
  • Directions: From Hwy 321 and Greggs Branch, east on Hwy 321 for 1/2 mile, left on Tester Road for 1/2 mile, driveway on right. Supra on Back door.
  • Latitude: 36.29
  • Longitude: -81.94
  • Postal Code: 37640
  • State Or Province: TN
  • Topography: Part Wooded, Sloped
  • MLS Area Major: 316 - Mtn. City/Johnson County
  • MLS Area Minor: 316 - Mtn. City/Johnson County
  • General Property Description : Zoning: Residential
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 186
  • Parcel Number: 100 078.05
  • Association Fee: 0.0
  • General Property Description : Deed Book: 186
  • General Property Description : Deed Page: 920
  • Location Tax Legal Info : City Taxes: $.00
  • Location Tax Legal Info : County Taxes: $588.25
School Information
  • High School: Johnson Co
  • Middle Or Junior School: Johnson Co
  • Elementary School: Roan Creek
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: SEE ACRES
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 79,714.80
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.83
  • Lot Size Area: 1.83
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2,112.00
  • Building Area Total: 2,816.00
  • General Property Description : Acres: 1.83
  • General Property Description : Above Grade SqFt: 2112.0
  • General Property Description : Total SqFt Unfinished: 704.0
  • SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 1408
  • SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 704
  • SqFt Details : Basement Total SqFt: 704
  • SqFt Details : Garage Total SqFt: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Documents Available: Property Condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Showing Instructions : Vacant: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, See Remarks
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Eat-in Kitchen, Remodeled
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Basement: Concrete, Heated, Partially Finished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.10
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BedroomsTotal: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace : Living Room: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back, Balcony, Deck
  • Roof: Metal
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Heating : Heat Pump: Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Walls : Drywall: Yes
  • Walls : Wood: Yes

Property History for 494 Tester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 21, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1510565024

$225,000

+15.4% / yr

Mar 21, 2023

Closed

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9934551

$225,000
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Feb 17, 2023

Contract - Not Showing

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9934551

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/21/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1510565024

$225,000

+15.4% / yr

03/21/2023

Closed

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9934551

$225,000
02/17/2023

Contract - Not Showing

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9934551

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

Public Records for 494 Tester Road

Taxable Value

Land

$3,725

Additions

$28,775
Total$32,500

Tax Record

2024

$718 ($60 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

1,408 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,408 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

79,715 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2002

Year Renovated

2005

County

JOHNSON

APN

100 07805

Schools near 494 Tester Road

This home is within Johnson County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Doe Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Johnson County Middle School
Public7 to 8

Johnson County High School
Public9 to 12

Roan Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 494 Tester Road, Butler, TN 37640
$225,000
3
2,112
79,714
$25,000
–
–
–
79,715
–
–
–
920
84,942
–
–
–
624
–
–
–
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576
43,560
$170,000
2
1,541
182,952

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