875 Sandy Valley Rd
Description
Step back in time with this rare piece of American history! The Shanks farmhouse, officially recognized by the State as a Century Farm Home, is now available for the first time ever. Built in 1900, this charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence sits peacefully in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in East Tennessee, situated on 32 acres. Need a project to pour your heart into? This home definitely needs some tender loving care, but that's...HISTORIC CENTURY FARM HOME AWAITS YOUR VISION
Step back in time with this rare piece of American history! The Shanks farmhouse, officially recognized by the State as a Century Farm Home, is now available for the first time ever. Built in 1900, this charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence sits peacefully in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in East Tennessee, situated on 32 acres. Need a project to pour your heart into? This home definitely needs some tender loving care, but that's where your creativity comes in! Imagine restoring this historic gem to its former glory while adding your own modern touches. The possibilities are as endless as the gorgeous views. Speaking of views - prepare to be wowed! The property offers serene privacy while overlooking the rolling hills and mountain ranges of Hawkins County. Your morning coffee just got a major upgrade! This isn't just buying a house; it's acquiring a living connection to our nation's past. The walls of this home have witnessed over 120 years of American history - if only they could talk! What stories they might tell about the generations of the Shanks family who called this place home. Want more land? Good news! This property can be purchased with additional acreage. (Information sourced from tax records and third parties. Prospective buyers and their agents should verify all details.)
- Listed by Sarah Jenkins • Spring Mountain Realty, PLLC
Property Details for 875 Sandy Valley Road
Property Details for 875 Sandy Valley Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 9980672 |
| Days on Market | 315 |
| Taxes | $372 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 32.00 AC / 1,393,920 SF |
| County | Hawkins County |
Location
Building Information for 875 Sandy Valley Road
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1Property Information for 875 Sandy Valley Road
- City: Rogersville
- County: Hawkins
- Directions: From Rogersville take TN-66N , turn right onto Caney Creek Rd, go 1.3 mile. Turn left onto New Salem Rd, go 2.5 miles ( Bear left at the split where white church is on the hill) Property will be on the right. GPS friendly
- Latitude: 36.44
- Longitude: -83.03
- Postal Code: 37857
- State Or Province: TN
- Topography: Farm Pond, Part Wooded, Rolling Slope
- MLS Area Major: 416 - Surgoinsvl/Rogersvl/W Hawkins
- MLS Area Minor: 416 - Surgoinsvl/Rogersvl/W Hawkins
- General Property Description : Zoning: Agriculture
- Tax Book Number: 331
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: 075 057.00
- Association Fee: 0.0
- General Property Description : Deed Book: 331
- General Property Description : Deed Page: 411
- Location Tax Legal Info : City Taxes: $.00
- Location Tax Legal Info : County Taxes: $372.33
- High School: Cherokee
- Middle Or Junior School: Rogersville
- Elementary School: Joseph Rogers
- Attached Garage: No
- Lot Size Dimensions: 32 acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1,393,920.00
- Lot Size Acres: 32.0
- Lot Features: Irregular Lot
- Lot Size Area: 32.00
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Living Area: 1,348.00
- Building Area Total: 1,348.00
- General Property Description : Acres: 32.00
- General Property Description : Above Grade SqFt: 1348.0
- General Property Description : Total SqFt Unfinished: 0.0
- SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 770
- SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 578
- SqFt Details : Basement Total SqFt: 0
- SqFt Details : Garage Total SqFt: 0
- Property Condition: Fixer
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1900
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- New Construction: No
- Showing Instructions : Sign: Yes
- Utilities: Fiber Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Water Available
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Well
- # Fireplaces: 1
- Cooling: None
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Flooring: Other
- Rooms Total: 5
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.00
- Cooling: No
- Heating: No
- Levels: Two
- Fireplace: Yes
- BedroomsTotal: 2
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Fireplace : Living Room: Yes
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Parking Features: None
- Roof: Metal
- Heating : Heat Pump: None
- Walls : Wood: Yes
Property History for 875 Sandy Valley Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | Price Change KAARMLS #1302136 | $349,000 | — |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Price Change Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9980672 | $349,000 | — |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Price Change Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9980672 | $285,000 | — |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1302136 | $285,000 | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9980672 | $296,000 | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1302136 | $296,000 | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Withdrawn Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9980672 | $296,000 | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Active - Not Showing KAARMLS #1302136 | — | |
| May 23, 2025 | Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9980672 | $296,000 | — |
| May 23, 2025 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1302136 | $296,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2026 | Price Change KAARMLS #1302136 | $349,000 |
| 01/31/2026 | Price Change Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9980672 | $349,000 |
| 08/25/2025 | Price Change Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9980672 | $285,000 |
| 08/25/2025 | Price Change KAARMLS #1302136 | $285,000 |
| 08/06/2025 | Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9980672 | $296,000 |
| 08/06/2025 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1302136 | $296,000 |
| 06/06/2025 | Withdrawn Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9980672 | $296,000 |
| 06/06/2025 | Active - Not Showing KAARMLS #1302136 | — |
| 05/23/2025 | Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9980672 | $296,000 |
| 05/23/2025 | Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1302136 | $296,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 875 Sandy Valley Road
Schools near 875 Sandy Valley Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 2 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Joseph Rogers Primary School PublicPK to 2 | ||
Hawkins Elementary School Public3 to 5 | ||
Rogersville Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Cherokee 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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Listing Courtesy of Spring Mountain Realty, PLLC, Sarah Jenkins (423.754.8342)
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