Last Sold Price
992,296 Lot Size22.78 Acres
851 Browns Branch Rd, Hampton, TN 37658

Description

Build your home on top of a ridge with mountain views and ultimate privacy. A rare find of +/- 22.78 surveyed acres and no restrictions. There are multiple building spots located all over the property. Rough roads are cut in throughout the property that could be made usable with a little bulldozer work. The current owner has obtained a septic permit for a 3 bedroom home on a prime building spot on top of the ridge. A rough road exists from Simerly Creek Rd across the ridge to Browns Branch Rd. Another...Build your home on top of a ridge with mountain views and ultimate privacy. A rare find of +/- 22.78 surveyed acres and no restrictions. There are multiple building spots located all over the property. Rough roads are cut in throughout the property that could be made usable with a little bulldozer work. The current owner has obtained a septic permit for a 3 bedroom home on a prime building spot on top of the ridge. A rough road exists from Simerly Creek Rd across the ridge to Browns Branch Rd. Another road has been cut in to connect to a second location on Simerly Creek near Browns Branch. It could be finished and connected with a culvert or bridge to cross the creek. There are several springs on the property. This property has road frontage on two sections of Simerly Creek Rd and a right of way connected to Browns Branch Rd. Public water is available on Simerly Creek Rd but not on Browns Branch Rd. The property has two old trailers combined into one structure with an address of 851 Browns Branch. The property is being sold as vacant land and the trailers are being sold ''As Is'' with no value. There are no titles to the trailers. There is underground electric to the trailers and a septic system on the property. Spring water was once provided to the trailers, but the water pump has been removed. This property is in a great location, near the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake and the Cherokee National Forest. Activities abound in the local area from Skiing in Western North Carolina, shopping in Boone, visit Blowing Rock, Hike the Appalachian Trail, Fish or Canoe Elk River, Kayak Watauga River; hunt the Cherokee National Forest to Boating or skiing on Watauga Lake!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/14/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Penny Woodson • Highland Ridge Properties LLC

Property Details for 851 Browns Branch Road

Status
MLS #
9969464
Days on Market
224
Taxes
$194 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Land
Year Built
-
Lot Size
22.78 AC
View
Creek/Stream, Mountain(s), Water
Zoning
A-1
Subdivision
Not In Subdivision

Location

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Building Information for 851 Browns Branch Road

Lot Size22.78 AC

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Property Information for 851 Browns Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Hampton
  • County: Carter
  • Directions: From Hampton, 19 E at Red Light, go South on 19E toward Roan Mountain for 4.3 Miles, TR onto Hwy 173 West (Simerly Creek Rd), go 1.8 miles TR onto Browns Branch Rd, second driveway on right, see sign.
  • Latitude: 36.22
  • Longitude: -82.20
  • Postal Code: 37658
  • State Or Province: TN
  • MLS Area Major: 314 - Carter County
  • MLS Area Minor: 314 - Carter County
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement, Highway, State Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Road Surface Type : Gravel: Yes
  • General Property Description : Zoning: A-1
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 091 002.00
  • Association Fee: 0.0
  • Location Tax Legal Info : Deed Book: 442
  • Location Tax Legal Info : Deed Page: 120
  • Location Tax Legal Info : City Taxes: $.00
  • Location Tax Legal Info : County Taxes: $194.02
School Information
  • High School: Hampton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hampton
  • Elementary School: Hampton
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 22.78
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 992,296.80
  • Lot Size Acres: 22.78
  • Lot Features: Greenbelt, Level, Mountainous, Secluded, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Area: 22.78
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • General Property Description : Acres: 22.78
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Type Label: Land
  • New Construction: No
  • Showing Instructions : Sign: Yes
  • Showing Instructions : Vacant: Yes
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available, See Remarks
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, See Remarks
  • Water Source: At Road, Spring, See Remarks
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Other Structures: Residence
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: .00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: .00

Property History for 851 Browns Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 14, 2025

Closed

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9969464

$185,000
Mar 10, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1553396416

$185,000

+6.8% / yr

Feb 14, 2025

Contract - Not Showing

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9969464

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/14/2025

Closed

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9969464

$185,000
03/10/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1553396416

$185,000

+6.8% / yr

02/14/2025

Contract - Not Showing

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9969464

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Public Records for 851 Browns Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,425Additions$2,475Total$8,900
Tax Record2024$194 ($16 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt672 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt672 SqFtLot Size992,297 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1973Year Renovated1999CountyCARTERAPN091 00200

Schools near 851 Browns Branch Road

This home is within Carter County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Hampton Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Hampton High School
Public9 to 12

Valley Forge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Happy Valley Middle School
Public5 to 8

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