ONSITE & ONLINE AUCTION SEPTEMBER 12TH AT 10 AM! Rare opportunity at 5520 Academy Rd in one of Putnam County’s most desirable locations, convenient to Cookeville and I-40. Offered in two tracts with the opportunity to buy one or both for a total of 7+ acres.
Tract 1 features a 2,500± sq ft home ready for cosmetic finishes, with a full-length covered porch, concrete-walled lower level, and spacious primary suite with its own exterior entrance. Improvements include a huge detached shop with RV hookups and 220-volt welding connection, automatic entrance gates, large gravel parking area, new tankless water heater, and recently serviced high-capacity septic system.
Tract 2 offers nearly 6 acres with an approximately one-acre stocked pond and walking trail, large livestock barn, fenced pastures, extensive fencing, and an active groundwater well. Established improvements include 19 fruit trees with apple, pear, peach, apricot, plum, and cherry varieties; berry bushes; eight fenced raised garden beds; mature nut trees; and a composting station.
Together, the tracts create an established mini-farm or homestead with possibilities for livestock, gardening, recreation, equipment storage, or a private country retreat. The shop, gated access, and gravel parking also offer flexibility for a contractor or equipment-based business.
Much of the infrastructure and long-term improvement work is already complete—bring your vision and make it your own. Join us onsite September 12th at 10 AM or bid online at AdcockAuctionsTN.com. Property offered in tracts and combinations. 10% buyer’s premium applies.
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5520 Academy Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506
3beds
2,560sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1998
1.22 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
- 50 days
- 274
- 10
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Clark Adcock 615-464-7673,
The Realty Firm - Smithville
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3518996
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher
Features
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile
- Basement: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,560
- Total interior livable area: 2,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,560
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Detached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Paved
- Garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered
Lot
- Size: 1.22 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 085 00602 000
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cookeville
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $187,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,248
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,248 | $46,900 |
| 2024 | $1,248 | $46,900 |
| 2023 | $1,248 +7.6% | $46,900 |
| 2022 | $1,159 | $46,900 +0.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $46,475 +8.9% |
| 2020 | $1,249 | $42,675 |
| 2019 | $1,249 +7.2% | $42,675 |
| 2018 | $1,165 +0% | $42,675 |
| 2017 | $1,165 | $42,675 |
| 2016 | $1,165 -2.7% | $42,675 |
| 2015 | $1,197 +4.5% | $42,675 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $1,145 | $40,823 |
| 2013 | $1,145 -0.2% | $40,823 |
| 2012 | $1,147 +6.2% | $40,823 |
| 2011 | $1,080 | $40,823 |
| 2010 | -- | $40,823 -15.1% |
| 2009 | $1,322 | $48,083 |
| 2008 | $1,322 +13.7% | $48,083 +6.2% |
| 2007 | $1,163 +18.8% | $45,270 +13.2% |
| 2006 | $980 +1.3% | $39,987 +7.6% |
| 2005 | $967 | $37,173 |
| 2004 | $967 +4.9% | $37,173 |
| 2002 | $922 | $37,173 -14.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $43,379 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $173,517 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 38506
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Baxter Primary
- Middle: Upperman Middle School
- High: Upperman High School
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.


