This 31.78 acre Tract is excellent prime land for a Mix-Use Project with commercial retail along street frontage and an excellent multifamily Development Opportunity in the rear with a view. It is located adjacent to a Super Walmart in Athens TN and can be subdivided or combined with an adjacent 25.79 AC tract for a total of 57.57 AC. The city of Athens has conducted a professional multifamily Market Study which is attached. Numerous retail, banking, public parks, service, medical, etc. are available within the adjacent market area.
Brief bullets:
• This 31.87 AC Tract can be purchased along with the adjacent 25.79 AC Tract. for a major Mix-Use Project including Commercial, Retail and Residential developments.
• There is a 200 Foot Set Back along the road frontage reserved for commercial and retail development.
• Broker will assist Buyer with personal introductions with local zoning and economic development officials.
• Upon Buyer signing an LOI, Seller will provide existing engineering studies, surveys and pertinent information for expediting due diligence.
• 43.9% of McMinn Co employees reside outside of McMinn Co.
• Occupancy in McMinn Co is 95.5% and 98.8 within Athens, TN
• There is limited housing currently available for new industries coming to McMinn County and the current inventory is dated.
• There is potential to ''partner'' with local employers for master leases for residential units
• The local and state elected officials and governmental agencies will work with Developers.
• McMinn Co ranks higher than the State/Nation in manufacturing wages This 31.78 acre Tract is excellent prime land for a Mix-Use Project with commercial retail along street frontage and an excellent multifamily Development Opportunity in the rear with a view. It is located adjacent to a Super Walmart in Athens TN and can be subdivided or combined with an adjacent 25.79 AC tract for a total of 57.57 AC. The city of Athens has conducted a professional multifamily Market Study which is attached. Numerous retail, banking, public parks, service, medical, etc. are available within the adjacent market area.
Brief bullets:
" This 31.87 AC Tract can be purchased along with the adjacent 25.79 AC Tract. for a major Mix-Use Project including Commercial, Retail and Residential developments.
" There is a 200 Foot Set Back along the road frontage reserved for commercial and retail development.
" Broker will assist Buyer with personal introductions with local zoning and economic development officials.
" Upon Buyer signing an LOI, Seller will provide existing engineering studies, surveys and pertinent information for expediting due diligence.
" 43.9% of McMinn Co employees reside outside of McMinn Co.
" Occupancy in McMinn Co is 95.5% and 98.8 within Athens, TN
" There is limited housing currently available for new industries coming to McMinn County and the current inventory is dated.
" There is potential to "partner" with local employers for master leases for residential units
" The local and state elected officials and governmental agencies will work with Developers.
" McMinn Co ranks higher than the State/Nation in manufacturing wages
Lot/land
$1,995,000
0 Layman Rd, Athens, TN 37303
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31.78Acres
Unimproved Land
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31.78 Acres Lot
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What's special
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Listed by:
William B Raines Jr. 423-875-3600,
The Raines Group, Inc. 423-875-3600
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1542572
Facts & features
Property
Lot
- Size: 31.78 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Irregular Lot, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 056 135.01
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Trust
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $199
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+307.1% |
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| 6/7/2023 | Sold | $490,000-42% |
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| 3/23/2023 | Pending sale | $844,900 |
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| 1/28/2022 | Price change | $844,900-0.6% |
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| 7/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $849,900-5.5% |
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| 6/1/2021 | Listing removed | $899,000 |
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| 8/14/2020 | Price change | $899,000+28.6% |
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| 5/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $699,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37303
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West Side Elementary
- Middle: Athens Middle
- High: McMinn County
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





