Smithfield Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385

$308,000
Property Type: Lots & Acreage Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,742,400 Status: Closed
Current Price: $308,000 List Date: 9/25/2025 Last Modified: 11/19/2025

Overview

Description

We are pleased to offer at Absolute Auction the Bill H. Witt Estate property located on Smithfield Road in Tellico Plains, TN. Bidding opens Tuesday, October 21st at 10:00 AM and begins ending Tuesday, October 28th at 2:00 PM. Sale #1 is identified as Tax Map 178 Parcel 007.00 and consists of approximately 40 acres (+/-) of the legendary Whippoorwill Gold Mine—offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of American history. This rolling mountain tract is blanketed with hardwood and evergreen trees, is home to abundant wildlife, and borders the Cherokee National Forest on its western and northern boundaries. The property also adjoins Sale #2, a 9.5-acre tract that will be offered separately, giving buyers the option to expand their holdings. With several excellent building sites, this property provides the perfect setting for a private mountain retreat just minutes from the Cherohala Skyway and some of East Tennessee's most beloved natural attractions. Go to DeLozierAuctions.com to bid!

Listing Details MLS# 1316589

Location Tax Legal Info

Street Name
Smithfield Rd
State/Province
TN
Zip Code
37385
PIN #
178 007.00

Contract Info

Auction Y/N
Yes

General Property Description

Lot Dimensions
1378x1302x1356x1292
Acres
40
Acre Source
Tax Records
Restrictions
No
Property Status
N/A

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2025-11-19
Under Contract Date
2025-10-28
Sold Date
2025-11-18

Auction

Bidder Must Qualify
Yes
Buyers Premium
Yes
Buyers Premium %
10
Remote Bidding
Yes
Real Estate Only
Yes
RE & Personal Prop
No
Auction Date
2025-10-28
Auction Location
online
Auction Time
2PM

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area
Monroe County - 33
City/County Code
County
Total Tax
101.27

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Directions
Take Hwy 68 to Smithfield Rd to harold Witt Rd to property at the end of the road
Public Remarks
We are pleased to offer at Absolute Auction the Bill H. Witt Estate property located on Smithfield Road in Tellico Plains, TN. Bidding opens Tuesday, October 21st at 10:00 AM and begins ending Tuesday, October 28th at 2:00 PM. Sale #1 is identified as Tax Map 178 Parcel 007.00 and consists of approximately 40 acres (+/-) of the legendary Whippoorwill Gold Mine—offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of American history. This rolling mountain tract is blanketed with hardwood and evergreen trees, is home to abundant wildlife, and borders the Cherokee National Forest on its western and northern boundaries. The property also adjoins Sale #2, a 9.5-acre tract that will be offered separately, giving buyers the option to expand their holdings. With several excellent building sites, this property provides the perfect setting for a private mountain retreat just minutes from the Cherohala Skyway and some of East Tennessee's most beloved natural attractions. Go to DeLozierAuctions.com to bid!

Property Sub-Type

Recreational
Yes
Rural
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Topography

Rolling
Yes

Road Access

Private Road
Yes

Road Frontage

Other
Yes

Sale Options

Fee Simple
Yes

Improvements

None
Yes

Lot Description

Wooded
Yes

Easements

None
Yes

View

Country Setting
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Documents on File

None
Yes

Developmnt Potential

Recreational
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Utilities Available

Other
Yes

Zoning

Other
Yes

Present Structures

None
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Property Features

Property Sub-Type: Recreational; Rural; Single Family Topography: Rolling Road Frontage: Other Road Access: Private Road Sale Options: Fee Simple Improvements: None Easements: None Lot Description: Wooded View: Country Setting; Wooded Documents on File: None Developmnt Potential: Recreational; Single Family Utilities Available: Other Zoning: Other Present Structures: None New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Delozier Realty & Auction
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Office Phone: 865-681-7797
Last Updated: November - 19 - 2025
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