Welcome to 391 Highway 27 in Whitwell, Tennessee—a move-in-ready, recently remodeled 1945 3 bedroom/2 bathroom farmhouse nestled on 5 beautiful acres with a creek, just 25 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Whether you're searching for your first home, a peaceful retirement spot, or the perfect homestead, this property checks every box.
This property offers USDA loan eligibility, allowing qualified buyers to purchase with no down payment. Full of original character, it features hardwood floors, shiplap walls, a farmhouse sink, and a cozy fireplace. Recently remodeled, the home boasts modern updates both inside and out. The basement provides additional storage or workshop space, while the expansive five-acre lot—with a creek running through it—offers plenty of room for livestock, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Ideal for homesteading, the property includes a natural water source and ample space. Its highway frontage also provides excellent visibility and access, making it suitable for residential use or light commercial potential.
Located within just 25 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, making it ideal for commuters. It offers easy access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and horseback riding. Residents can enjoy two nearby local parks, one of which features a dog park and regularly hosts community events such as movie nights, farmers markets, and seasonal festivals. Additionally, it is close to a horse arena, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts.
Whether you're planting roots for the first time, downsizing into peaceful country living, or launching your own mini-farm, 391 Highway 27 offers a rare combination of charm, land, location, and affordability.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/22)
$300,000
391 Highway 27, Whitwell, TN 37397
3beds
1,470sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
5 Acres Lot
$292,400 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceNatural water sourceHighway frontageModern updatesFarmhouse sinkExpansive five-acre lotHardwood floors
- 78 days
- on Zillow |
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- 202 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 22, 2025 at 09:18am
Listed by:
Wade Trammell 423-718-4815,
Keller Williams Realty 423-664-1900,
Jeffrey Gardner 423-760-9664,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1514538
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Electric Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,470
- Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,470
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, Kitchen Level, Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Fenced,Gate
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 5.0 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Level, Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 051 041.00
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Permanent
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Whitwell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,100
- Annual tax amount: $528
- Date on market: 6/10/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
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