ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION! Selling to the Highest Bidder with NO RESERVE! Onsite & online Wednesday, September 24, 2025 @12PM, with public preview from 10AM–12PM the same day. This former church at 9616 Old Alto Highway in Decherd, TN offers an incredible opportunity for a creative buyer to repurpose a unique property in a prime location. Zoned R-2 Residential, the site allows by-right conversion into a single-family home or duplex, making it ideal for someone looking to transform it into a distinctive residence, an income-producing duplex, or even a one-of-a-kind Airbnb. Additional opportunities exist by special exception, including multi-family housing, daycare or school, bed and breakfast, assisted living, professional offices, or community space. Perfectly positioned near Monteagle and surrounded by the beauty of the Cumberland Plateau, the property sits just minutes from Tims Ford Lake with its boating, fishing, and lakeside recreation, and close to Short Springs Natural Area and Machine Falls, Rutledge Falls, and The Falls at Sewanee Creek, offering some of the best hiking and waterfalls in Middle Tennessee. For those who enjoy local culture, the world-renowned Cascade Hollow Distilling Co., home of George Dickel Whisky, is right down the road. Centrally located just 1.5 hours from Nashville, Chattanooga, and Huntsville, and about 45 minutes to Murfreesboro, this property combines small-town charm with convenient access to major cities, making it poised for both immediate enjoyment and long-term equity growth. Don’t miss this absolute auction, selling to the highest bidder on auction day! Taxes TBD. A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid, with 10% down required on the day of sale and the balance due in 30 days. Traditional financing accepted. Call listing auctioneers with any questions.
Closed
$141,900
9616 Old Alto Hwy, Decherd, TN 37324
--beds
--baths
4,259sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$371,100 Zestimate®
$33/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 10, 2025 at 08:19am
Listing Provided by:
Nick Shuford | Principal Broker & Auctioneer 615-579-3354,
The Shuford Group, LLC,
Luke Chadwick 615-495-7477,
The Shuford Group, LLC
Bought with:
Nick Shuford | Principal Broker & Auctioneer, 315937
The Shuford Group, LLC
Luke Chadwick, 372343
The Shuford Group, LLC
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2976057
Facts & features
Interior
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Wood, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,259
- Total interior livable area: 4,259 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,259
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 30
- Parking features: Parking Lot
- Uncovered spaces: 30
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Details
- Parcel number: 038 03400 000
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Decherd
- Subdivision: R-2 Residential Zoning (Duplex Potential)
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0