$1,550,000
426 River Island Road
Elizabethton, TN 37643
MLS# 9991334
5 beds  |  6 baths  |  7014 sqft


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Property Description
Tucked away on a dead-end street in the foothills of Upper East Tennessee, this extraordinary private paradise offers 7.89 acres of park-like grounds with over 700 feet of pristine frontage on the WATAUGA RIVER and breathtaking mountain views. The custom-built, one-level brick ranch features over 4,600 sq ft of finished living space with 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths, blending formal & casual living areas with ease. Highlights include an open floor plan with formal living room, fireplace, kitchen with abundant of cabinetry, top of line appliances, breakfast area, formal dining room. There is an impressive great room showcasing vaulted ceilings, wood accents, a stunning stone fireplace, custom cabinetry with a wet bar. There is a large private brick patio abjointing the great room & primary bedroom suite. The primary suite offers a generous en-suite bath with ample storage, a large walk-in closet, while four additional bedrooms with full baths are thoughtfully arranged along a central hall. Outdoor living is equally impressive, featuring beautiful backyard grounds with tiered brick patios leading to an in-ground pool overlooking the river, plus a large brick patio off the kitchen area. Additional amenities include an attached two-car garage, a separate building garage & workshop. Also a covered shed that is great for boat, vehicles, RV, equipment & more. In addition, there is a medal building that is over 8,000 square feet with 3 huge garage doors that is high enough for most any use. A full-size gymnasium & weight room, half bath, & addition balcony space. There is a private boat launch with direct river access to the WATAUGA RIVER. Known for its TROPHY rainbow, brook & brown trout fishing. Located minutes from the pristine waters of Watauga Lake & some of the region's finest fly fishing, this level, secluded property offers unmatched privacy, recreation, and year-round enjoyment in a truly exceptional setting. This is a rare find offering more that can tell. (1906R/3538S)

Details
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Location, Tax & Legal Info
City Taxes: 0
County Taxes: 2884.14
Contract Info
List Price/SqFt: 334.84
Foreclosure: No
Short Sale: No
Auction: No
Status: Active
Listing Price: 1550000
Current Price: $1,550,000
Listing Date: 2026-02-18
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: see acreage
Acres: 8.12
Zoning: RES
Deed Book #: 290
Deed Page #: 823
Elementary School: Hunter
Middle School: Hunter
Parcel ID: 043 001.03
High School: Unaka
Stories: 1
# Fireplaces: 2
Home Warranty: No
HOA Y/N: No
Baths - Full: 5
Baths - 1/2: 1
Total SqFt Finished: 4629
Total SqFt Unfinished: 2385
Total Rooms: 15
Above Grade SqFt: 4629
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
# Bedrooms: 5
Total Baths: 6
Year Built: 1979
Total SqFt: 7014
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Tucked away on a dead-end street in the foothills of Upper East Tennessee, this extraordinary private paradise offers 7.89 acres of park-like grounds with over 700 feet of pristine frontage on the WATAUGA RIVER and breathtaking mountain views. The custom-built, one-level brick ranch features over 4,600 sq ft of finished living space with 5 bedrooms & 5.5 baths, blending formal & casual living areas with ease. Highlights include an open floor plan with formal living room, fireplace, kitchen with abundant of cabinetry, top of line appliances, breakfast area, formal dining room. There is an impressive great room showcasing vaulted ceilings, wood accents, a stunning stone fireplace, custom cabinetry with a wet bar. There is a large private brick patio abjointing the great room & primary bedroom suite. The primary suite offers a generous en-suite bath with ample storage, a large walk-in closet, while four additional bedrooms with full baths are thoughtfully arranged along a central hall. Outdoor living is equally impressive, featuring beautiful backyard grounds with tiered brick patios leading to an in-ground pool overlooking the river, plus a large brick patio off the kitchen area. Additional amenities include an attached two-car garage, a separate building garage & workshop. Also a covered shed that is great for boat, vehicles, RV, equipment & more. In addition, there is a medal building that is over 8,000 square feet with 3 huge garage doors that is high enough for most any use. A full-size gymnasium & weight room, half bath, & addition balcony space. There is a private boat launch with direct river access to the WATAUGA RIVER. Known for its TROPHY rainbow, brook & brown trout fishing. Located minutes from the pristine waters of Watauga Lake & some of the region's finest fly fishing, this level, secluded property offers unmatched privacy, recreation, and year-round enjoyment in a truly exceptional setting. This is a rare find offering more that can tell. (1906R/3538S)
Directions: Elizabethton to Hwy L on 19E take first exit to Hwy 91 R on Blue Springs straight to Wilber Dam Road, At bridge do not go across. Vear to the left and turn R onto River Island Road, Property is at the end. See sign!
Property Condition
Above Average: 1
SqFt Details
Finished SqFt Level 1: 4629
Unfinished SqFt Level 1: 1605
Basement Unfinished SqFt: 780
Basement Total SqFt: 780
Garage Detached SqFt: 825
Garage Total SqFt: 825
Other Structures
Arena: 1
Garage(s): 1
Gazebo: 1
Outbuilding: 1
Outdoor Kitchen: 1
Pool House: 1
RV/Boat Storage: 1
Shed(s): 1
Storage: 1
Workshop: 1
Exterior Finish
Brick: 1
Metal Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Style
Ranch: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Levels
One: 1
Window Features
Double Pane Windows: 1
Interior Features
Entrance Foyer: 1
Laminate Counters: 1
Open Floorplan: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Remodeled: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Whirlpool: 1
Amenities
Landscaping: 1
Sauna: 1
Exterior Features
Outdoor Grill: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Heating
Fireplace(s): 1
Heat Pump: 1
Propane: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
AC
Heat Pump: 1
Zoned: 1
Pool Features
In Ground: 1
Water
Public: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Topography/Lot Description
Level: 1
Fireplace
Great Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Laminate: 1
Parquet: 1
Easements
Flood Zone: 1
Basement
Interior Entry: 1
Partial: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Parking Features
Asphalt: 1
Attached: 1
RV Access/Parking: 1
Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Existing Finance
None: 1
Other Rooms
Breakfast: 1
Primary Bathroom: 1
Porch/Patio/Deck
Covered: 1
Front Patio: 1
Front Porch: 1
Patio: 1
Side Porch: 1
Walls
Drywall: 1
Paneling: 1
Attic
Crawl Opening: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Location Tax Legal Info
Street #: 426
Street Name: River Island
St Suffix: Road
County: Carter
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37643
Area: 314 - Carter County
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Property Features
Property Condition: Above Average
Style: Ranch
Levels: One
Exterior Finish: Brick; Metal Siding; Wood Siding
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Laminate Counters; Open Floorplan; Primary Downstairs; Remodeled; Wet Bar; Whirlpool
Amenities: Landscaping; Sauna
Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill
Fencing: Back Yard
Pool Features: In Ground
Other Structures: Arena; Garage(s); Gazebo; Outbuilding; Outdoor Kitchen; Pool House; RV/Boat Storage; Shed(s); Storage; Workshop
Appliances: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Parquet
Roof: Shingle
Parking Features: Asphalt; Attached; RV Access/Parking
Other Rooms: Breakfast; Primary Bathroom
View: Mountain(s)
Heating: Fireplace(s); Heat Pump; Propane
AC: Heat Pump; Zoned
Water: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Fireplace: Great Room; Living Room
Walls: Drywall; Paneling
Attic: Crawl Opening
Basement: Interior Entry; Partial
Easements: Flood Zone
Financing: Cash; Conventional
Existing Finance: None
Structure Type: House

Listing Office: REMAX Checkmate, Inc. Realtors

Last Updated: February - 18 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.


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