Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Farm
- MLS Number: 3224647
- Mls Status: Active
- List Price: $1,650,000
- Lot Description: ["Hilly", "Rolling Slope", "Sloped", "Views", "Wooded"]
- Date Listed: 05/29/2026
- 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.
Building
- Acreage: 571.78
- Zoning: N/A
Location
- County: McMinn County, TN
- Town: Englewood
- Street: County Road 480
- State: TN
- Zip: 37329
- Longitude: -84.459963
- Latitude: 35.384973
Finance
- Taxes: $1,192
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Athens City Intermediate
- High School: Central High School
Other Details
Water
- Water Access: Well
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