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197 Fay Dr, Reliance, TN, 37369

1beds
1baths
576sqft
$195,000
$339price/sqft
$1,549/moest. monthly cost
$61,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

Mountain Potential: 6.01 Acres Near Cherokee National Forest 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | Unfinished Structure | Private Tennessee Wilderness This isn't just a listing; it's a blank canvas for your ultimate mountain getaway. Tucked away on 6.01 pristine acres, this property features an unfinished 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home that is perfectly positioned for someone with a vision. Located on the Cherokee National Forest border, this is a dream location for hikers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts. The Vision: Finish Your Way The Structure: The heavy lifting is started. This unfinished 1BR/1BA layout allows you to choose your own finishes, flooring, and style without the cost of starting from the ground up. Compact Living: Ideal for a luxury tiny home, a rugged hunting cabin, or a high-demand short-term rental for national forest visitors. Customization: With the interior ready for completion, you can design a space that maximizes the surrounding views and mountain air. The Land: 6.01 Private Acres Cherokee National Forest Access: Enjoy world-class hiking, trout fishing, and adventure right in your backyard. You are minutes from some of the most beautiful protected land in the Eastern U.S. Abundant Wildlife: The acreage serves as a natural corridor for deer, bear, turkey and the local fauna that call these mountains home. Wooded Privacy: Mature hardwoods provide a natural canopy, ensuring your mountain retreat remains secluded and peaceful. Why This Property? Investment Opportunity: Unfinished homes on significant acreage near national forests are rare finds in the 2026 market. Equity is built the moment you finish the interior. The ''Off-Grid'' Feel: While accessible, the property offers that coveted ''middle of nowhere'' feeling that is becoming increasingly hard to find. Sustainable Potential: Plenty of room for a solar array, a deep well, or a mountain garden to create a fully self-sufficient homestead.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
3
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Benton Elementary SchoolGrades PK-511.7 mi
4/10
Chilhowee Middle SchoolGrades 6-811.7 mi
4/10
Polk County High SchoolGrades 9-129.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Fixer,Under Construction
  • Year built: 2021

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: None
  • Laundry features: Main Level,Laundry Room

Basement

  • Basement: Other

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • See Remarks
  • Flooring: None
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 576

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: None
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 576
  • Total interior livable area: 576 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 020 02203 000
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Front Porch
  • Exterior features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 6.01 Acres
  • Features: Wooded,Secluded

Parking

  • Parking features: Gravel