5 shady, private & unrestricted acres nestled in a 3 Mountain Holler, 1 mile to downtown Newport. The parcel is in the county mountainous area alongside the French Broad River at the city & County line.
City water and electric is within reach. The new owner will be responsible for their own septic tank according to the Cocke County health department. No perk test has been permitted or reviewed, that is commonly required to be the responsibility of the new owner.
Deed restrictions will include: No canine breeding or kennels as well as No hunting camps or shooting range.
The driveway is an old FLAT dirt logging Road, alongside a mountain on the left and a deep ravine on the right, approximately 1,000 ft long, off a paved Road across the street from the French Broad River.
No riverfront property is included in this parcel, however there will be river access, (if an agreement is established and if the privileges are not abused) for kayaking, fishing, canoeing, paddle boarding, inner tubing or boating. No parties, retail or public activities will be included in the agreement.
This parcel is in the "hours reach" coveted tourist location of East Tennessee and is most famous for the adventurous activities located in the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, "Dollywood" and Asheville North Carolina areas.
Knoxville Tennessee is approximately an hour and 10 minutes drive.
Lake Douglas, with its summer watersports is located 10 minutes away, with a safe, public and free boat ramp. See aerial view description included in photos.
If white water rafting is your desire, Raft Adventures Inc. Is located 25 minutes south along the Pigeon Forge River.
The Appalachian Trail that intersects at the state line of North Carolina & Tennessee is just 30 minutes away.
If hiking and seeking waterfalls is your desire.... "Wolf Creek Falls" is 25 minutes south at the entrance of the Cherokee National Forest. 90 foot Hen Wallen Falls, pictured here in, is an approximate 30 minute drive.
The Great Smoky Mountains are within an hour's drive, with the famous "Cades Cove" an hour and 58 minutes drive for your sightseeing of mountain wildlife and bear cub experiences.
If gambling and historic exploration is in your future, the Cherokee Indian reservation is 45 minutes away for unique tourist activities.
Asheville, NC is an hour and 20 minutes to the lovely Biltmore Mansion as well as "Unique" downtown shopping with nightlife & weekend entertainment activities.
If you've ever heard of the famous "Sliding Rock", it is located in the Pisgah National Forest in Brevard County, North Carolina and is approximately 2 hours away. The forest is famous for its camping, hiking, rushing creeks and waterfalls.
"Looking Glass Falls" is a few minutes down the road and is a roadside "gorgeous" waterfall with Free parking & swimming accessibility.
If camping in the Pisgah National Forest with creekside and restroom amenities is your forte', Davidson Campground is conveniently established at the entrance right outside the town of Etowah.
Possible owner financing with $40,000 down, buyer pays attorney expenses.
Realtors may contact me directly.
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For sale by owner
$78,000
149 Rock Hill Rd, Newport, TN 37821
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5Acres
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Overview
- 11 days |
- 552 |
- 43 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (828) 458-5486
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$1,825/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $78,000 |
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| 2/21/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/23/2025 | Price change | $78,000+4% |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $75,000-11.8% |
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| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $85,000-91.5% |
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| 9/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000+1233.3% |
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| 6/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/22/2024 | Price change | $75,000+15.4% |
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| 12/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $65,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37821
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Parrottsville Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- NACocke Co Adult High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Cocke Co High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
A local lender can help you make sure your offer is ready when you are.
- Tennessee
- Cocke County
- Newport
- 37821
- 149 Rock Hill Rd








