875 Sandy Valley Rd, Rogersville, TN 37857

$285,000
Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 2 Square Footage: 1,348 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 958,320 Status: Active
Current Price: $285,000 List Date: 8/06/2025 Last Modified: 12/31/2025

Description

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 22 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.)

More Information MLS# 1302136

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No Listing Price: 285000 Current Price: $285,000 Status: Active Listing Date: 2025-05-23

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area: Hawkins County - 58 Property Sub-Type: Residential City/County Code: County Elementary School: Joseph Rogers Middle School: Rogersville Total Tax: 372.33 High School: Cherokee

General Property Description

Type: 2 Story # Bedrooms: 2 Acres: 22 Acre Source: Tax Records # of Rooms: 5 Restrictions: No Site Built: Yes Fireplace: No Property Status: N/A SqFt - Main Lvl: 770 SqFt - Down Lvl: 0 SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 578 SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0 # Fireplace: 0 HOA: No Basement: No Bonus Room: No SqFt - Total (Aprox): 1348 Baths - Full: 1 Year Built: 1900

Remarks & Misc

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 Public Remarks: 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 22 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.)

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached: 1

Style

Other: 1

Construction

Other: 1

Siding

Wood: 1

Fireplace

None: 1

Cooling

None: 1

Floors

Other: 1

Garage/Parking

None: 1

Basement

Crawl Space: 1

Lot Description

Irregular Lot: 1

Fuel

None: 1

View

Country Setting: 1 Mountain View: 1

Heat

None: 1

Appliances

None: 1

Exterior Features

Porch - Covered: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Water

Well: 1

New Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Showing

See Agent Instructns: 1

Location Tax Legal Info

House #: 875 Street Name: Sandy Valley St Suffix: Rd State/Province: TN Zip Code: 37857 PIN #: 075 057.00 Geo Lat: 36.443452 Geo Lon: -83.03357

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2025-08-06

Property Features

Style: Other Construction: Other Siding: Wood Basement: Crawl Space Lot Description: Irregular Lot View: Country Setting; Mountain View Fireplace: None Floors: Other Fuel: None Heat: None Cooling: None Appliances: None Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Exterior Features: Porch - Covered Showing: See Agent Instructns New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Spring Mountain Realty, PLLC
IDX
Office Phone: 865-935-0500
Last Updated: December - 31 - 2025
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