This reasonably priced farm, encompassing 10.50 acres, is situated just 10 minutes away from Cookeville. The house boasts over 1800 square feet of living space, featuring three bedrooms, one bath, office on main level, bonus room off primary bedroom and an upper-level flex room. A sizable detached three-car garage, equipped with electricity and plumbing, serves as an excellent workshop area and offers ample space for vehicles, boats, and recreational equipment. The property has no restrictions and includes a wet weather creek at the rear, complete with a spring and a pump house. The interior layout features an open floor plan, featuring a living room with a fireplace and an island kitchen. A substantial sized back porch deck, patio and gazebo provide ideal spaces for relaxation and entertainment. Property has a large barn and is partially fenced for farm animals. Located on a quiet road, less than 5 minutes off Hwy 111.
Sold for $285,000
$285,000
159 Melton Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506
3beds
1,816sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
10.5 Acres Lot
$288,000 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$1,636 Estimated rent
Home value
$288,000
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,636/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 20, 2025 at 08:23pm
Listed by:
Vickie Loftis,
American Way Real Estate
Bought with:
Tyler Wilson, 327709
Skender-Newton Realty
Source: UCMLS,MLS#: 233325
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning Stove, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,816
- Total interior livable area: 1,816 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered, Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Horses Allowed, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other Water Frontage View Description
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Other Water Frontage View Description
- Waterfront features: Other Water Frontage View Description, Waterfront, Creek, Spring
Lot
- Size: 10.50 Acres
- Dimensions: 10.5 Acres
- Features: Horse Property, Wooded, Cleared, Waterfront, Views, Farm, Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 003.02
- Zoning: Resd.
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Spring, Utility District
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Not Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Cookeville
- Subdivision: None
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2025 | Sold | $285,000-9.5%$157/sqft |
Source:  UCMLS #233325 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2025 | Pending sale | $314,900$173/sqft |
Source:  East Tennessee Realtors #1284307 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2025 | Contingent | $314,900$173/sqft |
Source:  RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2765035 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $314,900$173/sqft |
Source: East Tennessee Realtors #1284307 Report a problem | ||
| 12/25/2024 | Contingent | $314,900$173/sqft |
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2765035 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $976 +54.4% | $72,950 +159.6% |
| 2024 | $632 +14.1% | $28,100 |
| 2023 | $554 | $28,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 38506
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Rickman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- NAOverton Adult High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.8 mi
- 6/10Livingston Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 10.1 mi
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