553 Vancel Road

Closed 11/18/21
Closed 11/18/21
553 vancel barn
553 vancel covered rear porch
553 vancel first pasture
553 vancel living room
553 vancel kitchen
553 vancel lower bath
553 Vancel lower bedroom
553 Vancel pet tub
553 Vancel stairs
553 vancel upstairs den
553 vancel upstairs den2
553 vancel upstairs sewing room
553 vancel upstairs tub
upstairs bath
upstairs bath2
553 vancel upstairs bath3
553 vancel upstairs bedroom
553 vancel upstairs bedroom2
553 vancel store
553 vancel pavilion
553 vancel pasture by barn
553 vancel first pasture 2
553 Vancel front house
553 vancel mill dam fall
553 vancel mill dam now
553 Vancel side view home
553 vancel creek
553 vancel survey
Last Sold Price
$280,000
3 beds1,736 sqft$161/sqft
553 Vancel Rd, Tazewell, TN 37879

Description

The Mountain Hollow Farm on the old Vancel Mill Farm is now on the market! 38 unrestricted acres. Enjoy the babbling sound of Blairs Creek, year round, while sitting on the porch of this historic mountain home. 3 bed 2 bath 2 story wood sided home has all the charm you would imagine in these historic East Tennessee mountains. Features include built in chest and closet space in upstairs bedroom. Clawfoot tub and double vanity sinks in upstairs bath. Bonus room in the upstairs that could be used many...The Mountain Hollow Farm on the old Vancel Mill Farm is now on the market! 38 unrestricted acres. Enjoy the babbling sound of Blairs Creek, year round, while sitting on the porch of this historic mountain home. 3 bed 2 bath 2 story wood sided home has all the charm you would imagine in these historic East Tennessee mountains. Features include built in chest and closet space in upstairs bedroom. Clawfoot tub and double vanity sinks in upstairs bath. Bonus room in the upstairs that could be used many way's. Fiber High Speed internet installed in house. Possibilities are endless! The farm has been used for agri-tourism events and houses a specialty yarn and loose leaf tea store front next to the house. (business does not convey)The ''store'' was once the Vancel General Store and community Post Office. The pavilion next to the store is a newer addition with electric outlets and lighting. Property has 2 smaller pastures that are in the bottoms next to the creek. The top of the property has beautiful building sites. Timber was select cut in the spring of this year. Live in the current home while you build your dream home. Property could be income producing as a bed & breakfast, air b&b, or long term rental. Continue the vision of the current owners and keep a store of sorts in the area. Many, many possibilities, it just needs your vision and dreams! Buyer or buyers agent to verify sq footage
LISTING CLOSED: 11/18/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by JAMES OLLER • Clinch Mountain Realty & Auction Co.

Property Details for 553 Vancel Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
9928461
Days on Market
70
Taxes
$392 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
38.00 AC / 1,655,280 SF
County
Claiborne County
Architectural Style
Cabin
View
Creek/Stream
Zoning
Agriculture
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$265,000

Avg days on market

98

Sale-to-list ratio

94.2%

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Property Information for 553 Vancel Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Tazewell
  • County: Claiborne
  • Directions: From Tazewell heading N on 25E, turn left onto Blairs Creek rd. Turn left onto Harmon Rd. Turn left onto Vancel Rd (gravel). Home and acreage will be on your left.
  • Latitude: 36.52
  • Longitude: -83.63
  • Postal Code: 37879
  • State Or Province: TN
  • Topography: Bottom Land, Cleared, Part Wooded, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded
  • MLS Area Major: 499 - Out Of Area
  • MLS Area Minor: 499 - Out Of Area
  • General Property Description : Zoning: Agriculture
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 1224
  • Parcel Number: 055 008.00 000
  • Association Fee: 0.0
  • General Property Description : Deed Book: 1224
  • General Property Description : Deed Page: 456
  • Location Tax Legal Info : City Taxes: $.00
  • Location Tax Legal Info : County Taxes: $391.81
School Information
  • High School: Claiborne
  • Middle Or Junior School: Soldiers Memorial
  • Elementary School: Tnt Primary
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 38 acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,655,280.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 38.0
  • Lot Features: Creek, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Area: 38.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1,736.00
  • Building Area Total: 1,736.00
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • General Property Description : Acres: 38.00
  • General Property Description : Above Grade SqFt: 1736.0
  • General Property Description : Total SqFt Unfinished: 0.0
  • SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 868
  • SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 868
  • SqFt Details : Basement Total SqFt: 0
  • SqFt Details : Garage Total SqFt: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Documents Available: Property Condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Showing Instructions : Sign: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood Burning Stove
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Other
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Shed(s)
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Basement: Finished
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • General Property Description : Stories: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BedroomsTotal: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace : Wood Burning Stove: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Pasture
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Pasture
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch
  • Roof: Metal
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
  • Heating : Heat Pump: Central, Wood Stove
  • Walls : Drywall: Yes
  • Walls : Wood: Yes
  • Other Structures : Barn(s): Yes
  • Other Structures : Gazebo: Yes

Property History for 553 Vancel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1477289332

$280,000

+5.0% / yr

Nov 18, 2021

Closed

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9928461

$280,000—
Nov 18, 2021

Closed

KAARMLS #1167128

$280,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1477289332

$280,000

+5.0% / yr

11/18/2021

Closed

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9928461

$280,000
11/18/2021

Closed

KAARMLS #1167128

$280,000

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

Public Records for 553 Vancel Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,700Additions$30,225Total$36,925
Tax Record2025$864 ($72 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,655,280 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1900Year Renovated1994CountyCLAIBORNEAPN055 00800

Schools near 553 Vancel Road

This home is within Claiborne County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
H. Y. Livesay Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Cumberland Gap High School
Public - 9 to 12
Forge Ridge School
Public - PK to 8
Ellen Myers Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
H. Y. Livesay Middle School
Public5 to 8

Cumberland Gap High School
Public9 to 12

Forge Ridge School
PublicPK to 8

Ellen Myers Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 553 Vancel Road, Tazewell, TN 37879
$280,000
3
1,736
1,655,280
672 Vancel Road, Tazewell, TN 37879
–
–
1
1,008
147,668
433 Harbor Road, Tazewell, TN 37879
$275,000
–
4
3,277
4,595,580
1005 Vancel Road, Tazewell, TN 37879
–
–
2
1,512
–
1084 Ridge Road, Tazewell, TN 37879
–
–
1
1,680
873,378
980 Vancel Road, Tazewell, TN 37879
–
–
2
1,008
3,990,096

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