1888 Wilderness Dr
Talbott, TN 37877

$500,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

2,380 Sq. Ft.

$210 / Sq. Ft.

2,380

Sq. Ft.

$210

per Sq. Ft.

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Closed 1/9/26

Description

Picture your life waking up to the tranquil beauty of Cherokee Lake! This contemporary lakefront home offers the perfect blend of style and functionality with over 3,000 sq ft under roof. The main level (1,580 sq.ft.) features 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, designed with vaulted ceilings and expansive windows to capture the breathtaking lake views. The added bonus of an 800 sq ft studio apartment (with kitchen, office/bonus, and private bath) provides endless possibilities for guests, rental income,...Picture your life waking up to the tranquil beauty of Cherokee Lake! This contemporary lakefront home offers the perfect blend of style and functionality with over 3,000 sq ft under roof. The main level (1,580 sq.ft.) features 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, designed with vaulted ceilings and expansive windows to capture the breathtaking lake views. The added bonus of an 800 sq ft studio apartment (with kitchen, office/bonus, and private bath) provides endless possibilities for guests, rental income, or a home-based business. There is a main level garage as well as a separate lower-level garage / workshop that's perfect for tools and hobbies. Spend your days fishing and boating on over 30,000 acres of public water, right outside your door! Enjoy the convenience of being centrally located between Jefferson City and Morristown for easy access to local amenities. Embrace lake living with the freedom of lightly restricted property and NO HOA! Don't miss this incredible opportunity. Contact us today!

Listed by Mark Jackson • Jackson Real Estate & Auction

Property Details for 1888 Wilderness Drive

Architectural Style

Other

View

Water

Waterfront

Zoning

R-1

Subdivision

Not Listed

LISTING UPDATED: 01/09/2026 02:45 PM

Property Details for 1888 Wilderness Drive

Status	Closed
MLS #	9978501
Days on Market	244
Taxes	$1,322 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1985
Lot Size	0.44 AC / 19,166 SF
County	Hamblen County

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Building Information for 1888 Wilderness Drive

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,166 SF

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$2,437

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Property Information for 1888 Wilderness Drive

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Talbott
County: Hamblen

Directions: Directions From Hwy 11E in Talbott turn onto Greenbriar Rd, then left on Wells Rd, then left on Levanon Church Rd then right on Rines Rd then right on Wilderness Rd
Latitude: 36.18
Longitude: -83.46
Postal Code: 37877
State Or Province: TN
Topography: Other
MLS Area Major: 209 - Hamblen County
MLS Area Minor: 209 - Hamblen County
General Property Description : Zoning: R-1

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Book Number: 1982
Tax Annual Amount: $1,322.00

Association: No
Parcel Number: 046k A 010.00
Association Fee: 0.0
General Property Description : Deed Book: 1982
General Property Description : Deed Page: 742
Location Tax Legal Info : City Taxes: $.00
Location Tax Legal Info : County Taxes: $1,321.87

School Information

High School: Morristown West
Middle Or Junior School: West View

Elementary School: Alpha

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2.00
Attached Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 110X167 IRR
Lot Size Square Feet: 19,166.40

Lot Size Acres: 0.44
Lot Features: Lakefront
Lot Size Area: .44
Lot Size Units: Acres
Living Area: 2,380.00
Building Area Total: 3,160.00
Living Area Source: Assessor
Living Area Units: Square Feet
General Property Description : Acres: .44
General Property Description : Above Grade SqFt: 1580.0
General Property Description : Total SqFt Unfinished: 780.0
SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 1580
SqFt Details : Basement Total SqFt: 1580
SqFt Details : Garage Total SqFt: 0

Property and Assessments

Property Condition: Average
Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence

Year Built: 1985
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type Label: Residential
New Construction: No
Existing Finance : Conventional: Yes

Utilities

Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank

Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

# Fireplaces: 1
Cooling: Heat Pump

Fireplace Features: Other
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Rooms Total: 10
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.10
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Levels: One
Stories: 1
Fireplace: Yes
BedroomsTotal: 2
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace : Other: Yes

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Other
Construction Materials: Stone Veneer, Wood Siding

Parking Features: Attached
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Metal
Heating : Heat Pump: Heat Pump
Senior Community: No
PoolPrivate: No
Walls : Drywall: Yes

Property History for 1888 Wilderness Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 16, 2026	Closed KAARMLS #1317493	$500,000	—
Jan 9, 2026	Closed REALTRACS #2815745	$500,000	—
Jan 9, 2026	Closed Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$500,000	—
Dec 30, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1926029236	$500,000	—
Dec 30, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1926029236	$500,000	+5.3% / yr
Oct 28, 2025	Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1317493		—
Oct 27, 2025	Price Change REALTRACS #2815745	$499,000	—
Oct 27, 2025	Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501		—
Oct 27, 2025	Contract - Not Showing REALTRACS #2815745		—
Oct 27, 2025	Contract - Showing REALTRACS #2815745		—
Oct 27, 2025	Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$625,000	—
Oct 3, 2025	Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1317493	$499,000	—
Sep 30, 2025	Expired KAARMLS #1296550		—
Sep 30, 2025	Expired Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707	$540,000	—
Sep 30, 2025	Expired Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$499,000	—
Sep 23, 2025	Contract - Showing Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707		—
Sep 23, 2025	Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501		—
Sep 23, 2025	Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1296550		—
Aug 8, 2025	Price Change REALTRACS #2815745	$540,000	—
Aug 8, 2025	Price Change KAARMLS #1296550	$540,000	—
Jul 10, 2025	Price Change REALTRACS #2815745	$560,000	—
Jul 10, 2025	Price Change Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707	$560,000	—
Jul 10, 2025	Price Change Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$560,000	—
Jul 10, 2025	Price Change KAARMLS #1296550	$560,000	—
Jun 23, 2025	Price Change REALTRACS #2815745	$575,000	—
Jun 23, 2025	Price Change Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707	$575,000	—
Jun 23, 2025	Price Change Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$575,000	—
Jun 23, 2025	Price Change KAARMLS #1296550	$575,000	—
May 19, 2025	Price Change REALTRACS #2815745	$609,900	—
May 19, 2025	Price Change Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707	$609,900	—
May 19, 2025	Price Change Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$609,900	—
May 19, 2025	Price Change KAARMLS #1296550	$609,900	—
Apr 9, 2025	Listed (Active) REALTRACS #2815745	$625,000	—
Apr 9, 2025	Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1296550	$625,000	—
Apr 9, 2025	Listed (Active) Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707	$625,000	—
Apr 9, 2025	Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$625,000	—
Dec 5, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #610851273	$330,000	+7.9% / yr
Sep 8, 2016	Expired KAARMLS #958884		—
Jun 29, 2016	Price Change KAARMLS #958884	$315,000	—
Mar 30, 2016	Listed (Active) KAARMLS #958884	$329,900	—
Sep 18, 2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #275920075	$177,000	—
Sep 18, 2009	Closed KAARMLS #649850	$177,000	—
Sep 18, 2009	Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #649850		—
Jun 19, 2009	Price Change KAARMLS #649850	$199,000	—
Jan 28, 2009	Withdrawn KAARMLS #649911		—
Jan 22, 2009	Listed (Active) KAARMLS #649911	$239,900	—
Jan 22, 2009	Listed (Active) KAARMLS #649850	$239,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/16/2026	Closed KAARMLS #1317493	$500,000
01/09/2026	Closed REALTRACS #2815745	$500,000
01/09/2026	Closed Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$500,000
12/30/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1926029236	$500,000
12/30/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1926029236	$500,000 +5.3% / yr
10/28/2025	Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1317493	—
10/27/2025	Price Change REALTRACS #2815745	$499,000
10/27/2025	Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	—
10/27/2025	Contract - Not Showing REALTRACS #2815745	—
10/27/2025	Contract - Showing REALTRACS #2815745	—
10/27/2025	Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$625,000
10/03/2025	Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1317493	$499,000
09/30/2025	Expired KAARMLS #1296550	—
09/30/2025	Expired Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707	$540,000
09/30/2025	Expired Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$499,000
09/23/2025	Contract - Showing Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707	—
09/23/2025	Contract - Not Showing Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	—
09/23/2025	Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #1296550	—
08/08/2025	Price Change REALTRACS #2815745	$540,000
08/08/2025	Price Change KAARMLS #1296550	$540,000
07/10/2025	Price Change REALTRACS #2815745	$560,000
07/10/2025	Price Change Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707	$560,000
07/10/2025	Price Change Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$560,000
07/10/2025	Price Change KAARMLS #1296550	$560,000
06/23/2025	Price Change REALTRACS #2815745	$575,000
06/23/2025	Price Change Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707	$575,000
06/23/2025	Price Change Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$575,000
06/23/2025	Price Change KAARMLS #1296550	$575,000
05/19/2025	Price Change REALTRACS #2815745	$609,900
05/19/2025	Price Change Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707	$609,900
05/19/2025	Price Change Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$609,900
05/19/2025	Price Change KAARMLS #1296550	$609,900
04/09/2025	Listed (Active) REALTRACS #2815745	$625,000
04/09/2025	Listed (Active) KAARMLS #1296550	$625,000
04/09/2025	Listed (Active) Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1510707	$625,000
04/09/2025	Listed (Active) Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #9978501	$625,000
12/05/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #610851273	$330,000 +7.9% / yr
09/08/2016	Expired KAARMLS #958884	—
06/29/2016	Price Change KAARMLS #958884	$315,000
03/30/2016	Listed (Active) KAARMLS #958884	$329,900
09/18/2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #275920075	$177,000
09/18/2009	Closed KAARMLS #649850	$177,000
09/18/2009	Contract - Not Showing KAARMLS #649850	—
06/19/2009	Price Change KAARMLS #649850	$199,000
01/28/2009	Withdrawn KAARMLS #649911	—
01/22/2009	Listed (Active) KAARMLS #649911	$239,900
01/22/2009	Listed (Active) KAARMLS #649850	$239,900

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

Public Records for 1888 Wilderness Drive

Taxable ValueLand$21,775Additions$117,175Total$138,950

Tax Record2025$2,043 ($170 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,660 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,620 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,040 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt540 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,166 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated2010ZoningR1CountyHAMBLENAPN046K A 01000

Schools near 1888 Wilderness Drive

This home is within Hamblen County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Alpha Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	3.9 mi
7/10	West View Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	6.1 mi
5/10	Morristown West High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	9.1 mi
2/10	Hamblen County Alternative School	Public - Choice school	K to 12	12.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Alpha Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	3.9 mi
7/10	West View Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	6.1 mi
5/10	Morristown West High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	9.1 mi
2/10	Hamblen County Alternative School PublicK to 12 Choice school	12.1 mi

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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