3 beds2,560 sqft/sqft
5520 Academy Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506

Description

Onsite & online auction – september 12th at 10 am! Great opportunity at 5520 Academy Rd in one of Putnam County’s best locations with easy access to Cookeville and I-40. Tract 1 features a 2,500± sq ft home ready for cosmetic finishes, a huge detached shop, full-length covered porch, and a primary suite with its own entrance, all situated on over an acre and overlooking the additional acreage. Tract 2 offers almost 6 acres with a stocked pond, large livestock barn, great soil for building, and utilities...Onsite & online auction – september 12th at 10 am! Great opportunity at 5520 Academy Rd in one of Putnam County’s best locations with easy access to Cookeville and I-40. Tract 1 features a 2,500± sq ft home ready for cosmetic finishes, a huge detached shop, full-length covered porch, and a primary suite with its own entrance, all situated on over an acre and overlooking the additional acreage. Tract 2 offers almost 6 acres with a stocked pond, large livestock barn, great soil for building, and utilities available. Together, both tracts offer over 7 acres with plenty of possibilities. Buy one tract or buy them both and make the property fit your vision. Join us onsite September 12th at 10 AM or bid online at AdcockAuctionsTN.com. 10% buyer’s premium applies.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/20/2026 04:09 PM

  1. Listed by Clark Adcock • The Realty Firm - Smithville
    P: (615) 464-7673 C: (615) 464-7673 clark@therealtyfirms.com

Property Details for 5520 Academy Road

Status
MLS #
3518996
Days on Market
Listed Today
Taxes
$1,248 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1998
Lot Size
1.22 AC / 53,143 SF
Subdivision Name
none
Waterfront
No

Location

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Building Information for 5520 Academy Road

Stories1Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size1.22 AC / 53,143 SF

Property Information for 5520 Academy Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Directions: from I-40 EB: take exit 280 and turn R onto Baxter Rd. In 1 mi turn L onto Academy Rd. Turn R in 1 mi. Property is on R.
  • Elementary School: Baxter Primary
  • High School: Upperman High School
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Middle Or Junior School: Upperman Middle School
  • Mlg Can View: Yes
Parking
  • Total Non Garage Parking Spaces: 10.0
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Features: Detached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Paved
  • Parking Total: 14.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Condo Coop Association YN: No
  • Tax Lot: 1
Property
Building Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 085 00602 000
  • Lot Size Area: 1.22
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Documents Count: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built Details: Existing
Utilities
  • Basement: Other
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Water Available
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher
Bedroom Information
  • Main Level Beds: 3
Exterior Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Exterior Features: No Dock
  • Garage: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • View YN: No

Property History for 5520 Academy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

REALTRACS #3518974

Aug 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

REALTRACS #3518996

Oct 28, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1475385124

$425,000

+1715.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2026

Listed (Active)

REALTRACS #3518974

08/20/2026

Listed (Active)

REALTRACS #3518996

10/28/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1475385124

$425,000

+1715.9% / yr

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

Public Records for 5520 Academy Road

Taxable ValueLand$15,575Additions$975Total$16,550
Tax Record2025$440 ($37 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size257,440 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyPUTNAMAPN085 00603

Schools near 5520 Academy Road

This home is within Putnam County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 2 to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Baxter Primary
PublicPK to 1

Baxter Elementary School
Public2 to 4

Upperman Middle School
Public5 to 8

Upperman High School
Public9 to 12

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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5520 Academy Road is a single family home for sale in Cookeville, TN 38506. This listing's school district is Putnam County School District. Nearby schools include Baxter Primary, Baxter Elementary School and Upperman Middle School. 5520 Academy Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,560 sqft single family home built in 1998.

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