1431 Roarks Cove Rd, Sewanee, TN, 37375
About This Home
Escape to the mountains with this unique off-grid retreat nestled in the peaceful woods of Sewanee on Roarks Cove Rd. Designed for self-sufficient living, this property features a well, septic system, solar power system capable of supporting heavy appliances, high-speed internet access, tankless water heater, and propane service. The finished living space is located on the second floor, while the unfinished main level offers excellent potential for additional living area with minimal work required. Situated on a private, cleared, and relatively level homesite surrounded by mostly wooded acreage, the property offers abundant wildlife, privacy, and tranquility just minutes from the University of the South in Sewanee. The sale includes 3.30 acres on one tract plus an adjoining 13.58-acre tract (Tax ID #049 029.00), for a total of approximately 16.88 unrestricted acres. A Conex storage container and propane tank may remain with the property. Property is being sold AS-IS. Due to the off-grid nature of the home, traditional financing is not available; cash purchase only.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Frame,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Rustic
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Oven,Gas Range
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area above ground: 992
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 992
- Total interior livable area: 992 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 049 03000 000
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 2
- Topography of land: Hilly,Wooded
Lot
- Lot size: 16.61 Acres
- Features: Hilly,Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Tennessee Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,769 | $21,228 |
| Home Insurance | $227 | $2,724 |
| Property Taxes | $558 | $6,696 |
| Electricity | $175 | $2,103 |
| Total | $2,729 | $32,748 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | Listed for sale | $350,000 |
| 2026-04-15 | Listing removed | $239,362 |
| 2026-02-11 | Listed for sale | $239,362 |
| 2026-01-16 | Listing removed | $239,362 |
| 2025-10-19 | Listed for sale | $239,362 |
| 2023-06-05 | Sold | $147,500 |
| 2023-05-23 | Pending sale | $155,000 |
| 2023-05-12 | Listed for sale | $155,000 |
| 2023-04-20 | Pending sale | $155,000 |
| 2023-02-20 | Listed for sale | $155,000 |
| 2023-02-07 | Contingent | $155,000 |
| 2023-02-05 | Pending sale | $155,000 |
| 2023-02-03 | Price change | $155,000 |
| 2022-12-03 | Price change | $175,000 |
| 2022-10-06 | Listed for sale | $178,000 |
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