$285,000
Rogersville, TN 37857
MLS# 9980672
2 beds | 1 baths | 1348 sqft
1 / 18
Property 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.)
Details
Maps
Location, Tax & Legal Info
City Taxes: 0
County Taxes: 372.33
Contract Info
List Price/SqFt: 211.42
Foreclosure: No
Short Sale: No
Auction: No
Status: Active
Listing Price: 285000
Current Price: $285,000
Listing Date: 2025-05-23
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 22 acres
Acres: 22
Zoning: Agriculture
Deed Book #: 331
Deed Page #: 411
Elementary School: Joseph Rogers
Middle School: Rogersville
Parcel ID: 075 057.00
High School: Cherokee
Home Warranty: No
HOA Y/N: No
Baths - Full: 1
Total SqFt Finished: 1348
Total SqFt Unfinished: 0
Total Rooms: 5
Above Grade SqFt: 1348
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
# Bedrooms: 2
Total Baths: 1
Year Built: 1900
Total SqFt: 1348
Remarks & Misc
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.)
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
Property Condition
Fixer: 1
SqFt Details
Finished SqFt Level 1: 770
Finished SqFt Level 2: 578
Exterior Finish
Wood Siding: 1
Style
Farmhouse: 1
Historic: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Levels
Two: 1
View
Mountain(s): 1
Heating
None: 1
AC
None: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Fiber Available: 1
Water Available: 1
Water
Well: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Topography/Lot Description
Rolling Slope: 1
Flooring
Other: 1
Easements
Rec. Right of Way: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Walls
Wood: 1
Foundation
Stone: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Location Tax Legal Info
Street #: 875
Street Name: Sandy Valley
St Suffix: Road
County: Hawkins
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37857
Area: 416 - Surgoinsvl/Rogersvl/W Hawkins
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Property Features
Property Condition: Fixer
Style: Farmhouse; Historic
Levels: Two
Exterior Finish: Wood Siding
Flooring: Other
Roof: Metal
View: Mountain(s)
Heating: None
AC: None
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Walls: Wood
Basement: Crawl Space
Foundation: Stone
Easements: Rec. Right of Way
Financing: Cash; Conventional
Structure Type: House
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Fiber Available; Water Available
Listing Office: Spring Mountain Realty, PLLC
Last Updated: December - 31 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.