537 County Road 188

1,312 Sq. Ft.
$248 / Sq. Ft.
1,312
Sq. Ft.
$248
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Creekside Retreat on 6.01 Acres with Pond & Outdoor Entertaining. The main home features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a large primary bedroom, plus a laundry/mudroom designed for everyday convenience. Both bedrooms offer direct outdoor access, creating a seamless connection to the large covered porch facing the private back yard and side yard. An additional outbuilding provides excellent potential for a studio, guest apartment, short-term rental, home office, or private workshop. A...Creekside Retreat on 6.01 Acres with Pond & Outdoor Entertaining. The main home features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a large primary bedroom, plus a laundry/mudroom designed for everyday convenience. Both bedrooms offer direct outdoor access, creating a seamless connection to the large covered porch facing the private back yard and side yard. An additional outbuilding provides excellent potential for a studio, guest apartment, short-term rental, home office, or private workshop. A pavilion and cooking area perfect for entertaining, a charming playhouse, and plenty of room for gatherings, hobbies, or future expansion. Additional highlights include: Large pond with recreational potential. Flowing creek with year-round water. Well water & septic system. Privately owned propane tank for gas heat. Two-car carport. New survey completed. Antique furniture may convey at seller's discretion. Not within flood zone.
  1. Listed by Robyn Hicks • Weichert Realtors-The Space Place

Property Details for 537 County Road 188

Architectural Style
Cottage
View
Country Setting
Style Cottage
True
LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 07:59 PM

Property Details for 537 County Road 188

StatusActive
MLS #1327857
Days on Market5
Taxes$425 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size6.01 AC / 261,795 SF
CountyMcMinn County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Weichert Realtors-The Space Place, Robyn Hicks
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Building Information for 537 County Road 188

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size6.01 AC / 261,795 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,619 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,584

Property Taxes

$35

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 537 County Road 188

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Decatur
  • County Or Parish: McMinn County - 40
  • Directions: Head northeast on I-75 N (0.6 mi). Take exit 52 for TN-305 toward Mt Verd Rd/Athens (0.2 mi). Slight left onto the ramp to TN-305 N (128 ft). Turn left onto TN-305 N (4.7 mi). Turn left onto Floyd Simpson Rd (312 ft). Continue onto State Hwy 218 (0.5 mi). Continue onto Co Rd 218 (0.2 mi). Continue onto State Hwy 218 (0.4 mi). Turn left onto Co Rd 188 Destination will be on the right (1.9 mi). 537 Co Rd 188, Decatur, TN 37322.
  • Latitude: 35.540075
  • Longitude: -84.700976
  • MLS Area Major: McMinn County - 40
  • MLS Area Minor: McMinn County - 40
  • Postal Code: 37322
  • State Or Province: TN
  • View Country Setting: True
  • Location Tax Legal Info Area: McMinn County - 40
  • Remarks Misc Directions: Head northeast on I-75 N (0.6 mi). Take exit 52 for TN-305 toward Mt Verd Rd/Athens (0.2 mi). Slight left onto the ramp to TN-305 N (128 ft). Turn left onto TN-305 N (4.7 mi). Turn left onto Floyd Simpson Rd (312 ft). Continue onto State Hwy 218 (0.5 mi). Continue onto Co Rd 218 (0.2 mi). Continue onto State Hwy 218 (0.4 mi). Turn left onto Co Rd 188 Destination will be on the right (1.9 mi). 537 Co Rd 188, Decatur, TN 37322.
Parking
  • Atchd Dtchd Type Detached: True
  • Garage Parking Carport Spaces: 2.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: 0.0
  • Parcel Number: 023 027.00
  • Association Fee Incl Other: True
  • Location Tax Legal Info Total Tax: 425.07
  • General Property Description HOA: No
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tours Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Tax Records
  • Lot Size Area: 6.01
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 261795.6
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Features: Pond, Creek, Private, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 1312.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.01
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • General Property Description SqFt - Main Lvl: 1312.0
  • 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: 6.01
  • General Property Description Acre Source: Survey
  • General Property Description Site Built: Yes
  • Lot Description Creek: True
  • Lot Description Pond: True
  • Lot Description Private: True
  • Lot Description Wooded: 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 Electric: True
  • Fuel Propane: True
  • Misc Features Internet Available: True
  • Sewer Septic Tank: True
  • Water Well: True
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed, Gazebo, Detached Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Wood, Frame
  • Siding Wood: True
  • Outbuildings Detached Workshop: True
  • Outbuildings Gazebo: True
  • Outbuildings Storage Shed: True
  • Community Amenities Dock: True
  • Exterior Features Dock: True
  • Exterior Features Patio: True
  • Exterior Features Porch - Covered: True
Interior Features
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Cooling Details: Yes
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
  • Basement: No
  • Heating Details: Propane, Other, Electric
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace Gas: True
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): True
  • Floors Vinyl: True
  • Basement Crawl Space: True
  • General Property Description Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • General Property Description Number of Rooms: 7
  • General Property Description Fireplace: No
  • General Property Description Number of Fireplace: 1.0
  • General Property Description Basement: No
  • General Property Description Bonus Room: Yes
  • Heat - Other: True
  • Dining Area Eat-in Kitchen: True
  • Appliances Dryer: True
  • Appliances Microwave: True
  • Appliances Range: True
  • Appliances Refrigerator: True
  • Appliances Washer: True
  • Appliances Other: True
  • Other Rooms Extra Storage: True
  • Other Rooms Laundry Utility: True
  • Other Rooms Workshop: True
  • Misc Features Drapes: True
  • Misc Features Walk-in Closets: True
  • Misc Features WasherDryer Connect: True
Room Information
Room
  • Rooms Total: 7
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Description Restrictions: No
  • Tenant Expenses Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s)
  • Tenant Expenses Heating: Propane,Other,Electric

Property History for 537 County Road 188

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

KAARMLS #1327857

$325,000—
Jul 3, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #241797214

$89,200—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2026

Listed (Active)

KAARMLS #1327857

$325,000
07/03/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #241797214

$89,200

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

Public Records for 537 County Road 188

Taxable ValueLand$11,300Additions$27,975Total$39,275
Tax Record2024$425 ($35 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,312 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,312 SqFtStories1Lot Size247,421 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1991CountyMCMINNAPN023 02700

Schools near 537 County Road 188

This home is within Mcminn County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
E K Baker Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Mcminn High School
Public9 to 12

Rogers Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Niota Elementary School
PublicPK 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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537 County Road 188 is a single family home for sale in Decatur, TN 37322. This property was listed for sale on January 29, 2026 by Weichert Realtors-The Space Place, it's currently listed at $325,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on July 3, 2008. This listing's school district is Mcminn County School District. Nearby schools include E K Baker Elementary School, Mcminn High School and Rogers Creek Elementary School. 537 County Road 188 is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,312 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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Listing Courtesy of Weichert Realtors-The Space Place, Robyn Hicks

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