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Description
Tucked into the gated Bear Ridge Estates, this wooded 1.11-acre homesite offers mountain views and a peaceful, private setting at 2,351 ft elevation. Rolling, sloped terrain is covered in mature hardwoods, providing excellent privacy and a beautiful natural backdrop for a future home. Paved, privately maintained roads wind through the community, and electricity, cable, fiber, and underground utilities are available at the road for convenient, build-ready access. This lot can also be combined with the adjoining Lot 13 on Black Bear Drive for a total of 2.12 acres -- both lots together for $109,000. Bear Ridge Estates is a gated development with a shared well, and this lot is TDEC approved for a 3-bedroom septic system -- offering both seclusion and structure. Short-term and vacation rentals are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity for investment or a personal mountain getaway. Cove Ridge Marina is just .2 miles from the gate, and the neighborhood maintains a quiet, wooded atmosphere ideal for those seeking a retreat from city life while remaining close to modern conveniences. Location is unbeatable for outdoor enthusiasts and commuters alike: the Butler Boat Ramp is within minutes, and it's under 30 minutes to Elizabethton, the Appalachian Trail, and Mountain City. Within an hour, enjoy Watauga Lake, Boone NC, Johnson City, Johnson City Medical Center, Beech Mountain Skiing, Bristol Motor Speedway, and the Virginia Creeper Trail. Tri-Cities Airport and Sugar Mountain Skiing are within an hour and a half, making weekend getaways or air travel simple. Zoned residential and permitted for site-built homes only, with a 1,500 sq. ft. minimum, this lot is ready for your custom mountain retreat design. The dense tree canopy and rolling terrain give way to distant, layered mountain views, with glimpses of Watauga Lake from elevated points nearby -- a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and accessibility in one of the region's most sought-after gated communities. Buyer/Buyer's Agent to verify all information.
Property Details
About Bear Ridge Estates
Bear Ridge Estates is a gated mountain community with lake views near Watauga Lake in Carter County, Tennessee, offering the privacy of controlled access and sweeping vistas of the surrounding mountains. Underground utilities, paved roads, and a 1,500 square foot minimum home size ensure a well-maintained neighborhood. Short-term rentals are permitted at Bear Ridge Estates, making it an attractiv...
Features
Property Features
View: Mountain(s)
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Shared Well
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Fiber Available
Property Condition: Above Average
Easements: None
Land Type: Lot/Tract, Subdevelopment
Permitted: Site Built
Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Slope, Sloped
Road Surface: Paved
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Directions
From Hampton take Hwy 321/67. Continue on 67 to Butler. Turn L onto Piercetown Rd. Turn R onto Wilderness Dr. to Bear Ridge Estates Community Gate. Continue on Wilderness Drive, Turn R on Forest Drive . Lot will be on the R. See signs.
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The Braun Group · Fathom Realty TN LLC
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MLS #10000456 · Donaven Braun · Fathom Realty · Listed 2026-09-03
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