WELCOME TO WALNUT RIDGE — A True Tennessee Treasure! Originally built by country music legend Ronnie McDowell, this private 19.5-acre estate offers the perfect blend of Southern charm, luxury, and endless potential. A gated entrance leads you to the 7,000+ square foot main residence featuring 4 spacious bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, a primary bedroom on the main level, home office, exercise room, and a game room—all thoughtfully designed for comfort and entertaining. Accommodate guests in style with a 2-bedroom guest house complete with a full kitchen, and a 1-bedroom pool house. Enjoy the outdoor oasis with a gazebo, covered bridge, and a sparkling pool perfect for Tennessee summers. Equestrian-ready with two fenced paddocks, a 3-stall barn featuring a tack room, electricity, and water, plus a second barn. Vehicle storage includes a two-car garage plus an additional one-car garage with a wash bay and drain. A storm room/workshop and RV pad add extra convenience and versatility. Whether you’re a family looking for a forever home, an investor, or a developer, this estate is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Don’t miss this iconic, versatile property steeped in music history!
Active
$1,975,000
5300 Highway 31w, Portland, TN 37148
4beds
5,702sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1985
19.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$346/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sparkling poolHome officeExercise roomTwo-car garageGated entranceTack roomCovered bridge
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 19, 2025 at 04:08pm
Listing Provided by:
Jonathan Rivers 828-766-3915,
Zeitlin Sotheby's International Realty 615-794-0833,
Tyler Love 270-799-8499,
Zeitlin Sotheby's International Realty
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2943832

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Microwave
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,702
- Total interior livable area: 5,702 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,702
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 19.5 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 035 02800 000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: W Allison Buntin Jr.
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $346/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $4,553
- Date on market: 7/18/2025
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