5501 W Martin Mill Pike Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920
$348,000
Property Type:
Single Family
Bedrooms:
2
Square Footage:
968
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
87,120
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$348,000
List Date:
11/05/2025
Last Modified:
12/10/2025
Description
***Multiple offers received! Deadline for all offers is 2:00 P.M.EST Saturday, 11/08 with a response from the Seller by 5:00 P.M. EST the same day.***
Discover a hidden gem rich in history and natural beauty at 5501 W Martin Mill Pike. Nestled on 2 private wooded acres, this rustic modern home offers a peaceful retreat just a few minutes from downtown Knoxville and McGhee Tyson Airport.
Once part of the original homestead of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy, one of his works ''No Country for Old Men'' was adapted into the movie. This property carries a rare literary legacy and timeless Appalachian charm. Inside, you'll find warm wood finishes, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and large picture windows that fill the home with natural light and serene wooded views.
Outdoors, the property unfolds with mature trees, an old smokehouse/cabin, and a garage / workshop area perfect for creative projects or restoration. Remnants of the Victorian-style koi pond, hidden behind a stand of bamboo, awaits rediscovery.
Ideal for those seeking a homestead, mini-farm, or private artist's retreat, this one-of-a-kind property offers endless potential to restore, reimagine, or simply enjoy its peaceful beauty.
Highlights:
2 wooded acres minutes from Downtown Knoxville
Garage / Workshop, vintage smokehouse/cabin
Once part of Cormac McCarthy's (No Country for Old Men) former homestead
Rustic ranch-style home with modern-rustic design elements
Great potential for homestead, hobby farm, or short-term rental
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Knoxville history with unmatched character, privacy, and potential.
More Information MLS# 1320845
Contract Info
Auction Y/N: No
Listing Price: 299900
Current Price: $348,000
Status: Closed
Listing Date: 2025-10-30
Location, Tax & Legal Info
Area: Knox County - 1
Property Sub-Type: Residential
City/County Code: County
Elementary School: Bonny Kate
Middle School: South Doyle
Total Tax: 715.23
High School: South Doyle
General Property Description
Type: Ranch
# Bedrooms: 2
Acres: 2
Acre Source: Tax Records
# of Rooms: 6
Restrictions: No
Site Built: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Property Status: N/A
SqFt - Main Lvl: 968
SqFt - Down Lvl: 0
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 0
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0
# Fireplace: 1
HOA: No
Basement: No
Bonus Room: No
Extra Storage: Yes
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 968
Baths - Full: 2
Year Built: 2014
Remarks & Misc
Directions: From Downtown Knoxville, take Chapman Highway (US-441 S) to W. Martin Mill Pike. Continue approximately 3 miles, and the property will be on the right at corner of Martin Mill and Artella Drive . Look for the wooded gravel driveway with metal gate and agent sign.
Public Remarks: ***Multiple offers received! Deadline for all offers is 2:00 P.M.EST Saturday, 11/08 with a response from the Seller by 5:00 P.M. EST the same day.***
Discover a hidden gem rich in history and natural beauty at 5501 W Martin Mill Pike. Nestled on 2 private wooded acres, this rustic modern home offers a peaceful retreat just a few minutes from downtown Knoxville and McGhee Tyson Airport.
Once part of the original homestead of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy, one of his works ''No Country for Old Men'' was adapted into the movie. This property carries a rare literary legacy and timeless Appalachian charm. Inside, you'll find warm wood finishes, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and large picture windows that fill the home with natural light and serene wooded views.
Outdoors, the property unfolds with mature trees, an old smokehouse/cabin, and a garage / workshop area perfect for creative projects or restoration. Remnants of the Victorian-style koi pond, hidden behind a stand of bamboo, awaits rediscovery.
Ideal for those seeking a homestead, mini-farm, or private artist's retreat, this one-of-a-kind property offers endless potential to restore, reimagine, or simply enjoy its peaceful beauty.
Highlights:
2 wooded acres minutes from Downtown Knoxville
Garage / Workshop, vintage smokehouse/cabin
Once part of Cormac McCarthy's (No Country for Old Men) former homestead
Rustic ranch-style home with modern-rustic design elements
Great potential for homestead, hobby farm, or short-term rental
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Knoxville history with unmatched character, privacy, and potential.
Atchd/Dtchd Type
Detached: 1
Style
Traditional: 1
Construction
Frame: 1
Siding
Metal: 1
Fireplace
Wood Burning Stove: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Cooling: 1
Floors
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Garage/Parking
Garage Spaces: 1
Detached: 1
Main Level: 1
Off-Street Parking: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Pond: 1
Private: 1
Wooded: 1
Fuel
Propane: 1
View
Wooded: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Dining Area
Formal Dining Area: 1
Living Rm/Dining Rm: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Other Rooms
Bedroom Main Level: 1
Family Room: 1
Mstr Bdrm Main Level: 1
Office: 1
Workshop: 1
Exterior Features
Deck: 1
Misc Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1
Trey Ceiling: 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Washer/Dryer Connect: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Public: 1
Outbuildings
Detached Workshop: 1
Storage Shed: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Showing
See Agent Instructns: 1
Location Tax Legal Info
House #: 5501
St Dir: W
Street Name: Martin Mill Pike
St Suffix: Pike
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37920
PIN #: 123OD001
Geo Lat: 35.914563
Geo Lon: -83.901798
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2025-12-09
Under Contract Date: 2025-11-08
Sold Date: 2025-12-09
Sold Price: $348,000
Property Features
Style: Traditional
Construction: Frame
Siding: Metal
Basement: Crawl Space
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Pond; Private; Wooded
View: Wooded
Fireplace: Wood Burning Stove
Floors: Hardwood; Tile
Fuel: Propane
Heat: Central; Heat Pump
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling
Appliances: Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Other Rooms: Bedroom Main Level; Family Room; Mstr Bdrm Main Level; Office; Workshop
Misc Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Trey Ceiling; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer/Dryer Connect
Exterior Features: Deck
Outbuildings: Detached Workshop; Storage Shed
Dining Area: Formal Dining Area; Living Rm/Dining Rm
Showing: See Agent Instructns
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office:
865 Investors, LLC
IDX
Office Phone: 865-309-4500
Last Updated: December - 10 - 2025
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