REQUEST A TOUR If you would like to see this home without being there in person, select the "Virtual Tour" option and your agent will contact you to discuss available opportunities.
In-PersonVirtual Tour
Listed by William Seth Powell • The Wings Group, LLC
$ 1,650,000
Est. payment | /mo
571.78 Acres Lot
$ 1,650,000
Est. payment | /mo
571.78 Acres Lot
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Vacant Land
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 3224647
HOA Y/N No
Annual Tax Amount $1,192
Lot Size 571.780 Acres
Acres 571.78
Property Description
Thompson Branch is an expansive and rewarding 571± acres located in southeastern McMinn County, TN. Positioned where Tennessee's hill country gives way to the edge of the Cherokee National Forest, the property captures the spirit of Southern Appalachia in its most genuine form. Rising to nearly 1,300 feet of elevation, the property commands long-range views across Starr Mountain and into the Unicoi range, a subrange of the Blue Ridge Appalachians, creating a dramatic backdrop that defines this landscape.
Gated access at both the north and south ends of the property provides security and convenience, while a maintained internal trail system winds throughout – best experienced by ATV or sporting side-by-side. The result is a property that feels genuinely remote while remaining accessible on its own terms.
Thompson Branch creek threads through the land, contributing to its remarkable biological diversity. The property serves as a sanctuary for native wildlife most notably, a strong population of whitetail and eastern wild turkey.
Infrastructure for a camp is already in place, anchored by a large concrete parking slab suited for a tow-behind camper or a future build site. There is also a wellhouse, water hookups, and on-site electricity – everything required for comfort after a day in the field.
The surrounding region only deepens the appeal. Eastern Tennessee's outdoor recreation offerings are among the Southeast's finest, and this tract sits squarely at the center of them.
Gated access at both the north and south ends of the property provides security and convenience, while a maintained internal trail system winds throughout – best experienced by ATV or sporting side-by-side. The result is a property that feels genuinely remote while remaining accessible on its own terms.
Thompson Branch creek threads through the land, contributing to its remarkable biological diversity. The property serves as a sanctuary for native wildlife most notably, a strong population of whitetail and eastern wild turkey.
Infrastructure for a camp is already in place, anchored by a large concrete parking slab suited for a tow-behind camper or a future build site. There is also a wellhouse, water hookups, and on-site electricity – everything required for comfort after a day in the field.
The surrounding region only deepens the appeal. Eastern Tennessee's outdoor recreation offerings are among the Southeast's finest, and this tract sits squarely at the center of them.
Location
State TN
County Mcminn County
Interior
Fireplace N
Exterior
View Y/N true
View Mountain(s)
Private Pool false
Building
Lot Description Hilly, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Views, Wooded
Water Well
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Athens City Intermediate
Middle Schools Athens City Middle School
High Schools Central High School
Others
Senior Community false
Special Listing Condition Standard
© 2026 Listings courtesy of RealTrac as distributed by MLS GRID. All Rights Reserved.
NEARBY SCHOOLS & PROPERTIES
"My job is to find and attract mastery-based agents to the office, protect the culture, and make sure everyone is happy! "