3449 Tennessee 126 Blountville, TN 37617
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,447 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,447 sqft
Price per Sqft $150
Subdivision Not In Subdivision
MLS Listing ID 9996226
Style Historic
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Total Fin. Sqft 2447
Year Built 1908
Lot Size 0.780 Acres
Acres 0.78
Lot Dimensions .78
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS
Property Description
The Earns House was built in 1908, but the history here stretches back much further than the home itself. Before this house ever stood on the property, this .78-acre tract was the site of an old hotel that served travelers passing through Blountville. Years later, during the Civil War, this ground became part of the Battle of Blountville. Even today, after a hard rain, artifacts occasionally wash up along Muddy Creek, a quiet reminder that history is never quite as far away as we think.
What I love most is that the home has been renovated without losing its soul. So many old houses have their character stripped away over the years, but that didn't happen here. The original wood floors remain, the woodwork still speaks to the craftsmanship of another era, and the fireplaces continue to anchor the rooms just as they have for generations. Even some of the wallpaper feels like a nod to the home's past.
The layout works surprisingly well for modern living. There are two full bathrooms, both on the main level, including one that has been added more recently. The kitchen is spacious and inviting; perfectly functional as it is, but also ready for someone with a passion for cooking to make it their own. Recent heat pumps and a newer roof provide peace of mind while allowing the home's historic character to remain center stage.
But if I'm being honest, the porch may be my favorite part.
The wraparound porch feels like it was made for long conversations and glasses of sweet tea. Out back, Muddy Creek winds through the property, creating the kind of setting that makes you want to stay outside just a little longer in the evenings. It's peaceful, beautiful, and surprisingly private.
Standing here, it's hard not to think about all the people who have passed through this ground over the years; travelers stopping at the old hotel, soldiers moving through during the war, and the families who have called this house home since 1908.
Now it's ready for its next chapter.
Location
State TN
County Sullivan
Community Not In Subdivision
Area 0.78
Zoning B3
Direction From I-81, take Exit 69 toward Blountville. Follow TN-394 East for approximately 4.5 miles, then turn left onto Blountville Highway (TN-126). Continue about 1.5 miles. 3449 Blountville Highway will be on your left. Watch for signs along the roadway
Rooms
Other Rooms Barn(s)
Interior
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring Hardwood
Heat Source Heat Pump
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Parking Features Driveway, Gravel
View Creek/Stream
Roof Type Metal
Topography Sloped
Porch Deck, Wrap Around
Building
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Historic
Structure Type Frame,Plaster
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Holston
Middle Schools Sullivan
High Schools West Ridge
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 051p A 030.00
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
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