CABIN | OVER 8 ACRES | OFF-GRID LIVING — Escape to your own private retreat, completely surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest! Spanning over 655,000 acres across Tennessee and North Carolina, this vast protected wilderness offers endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, rafting, and exploring untouched nature. With the Cherokee National Forest as your backdrop, you'll experience true off-grid living in total seclusion, yet still be just minutes from Parksville Lake, the Ocoee River, and the Hiwassee River. This Jim Barna cabin sits on 8.8 acres of pristine land, offering the perfect setup for a self-sufficient lifestyle. A wrap-around deck provides stunning mountain views, while a nearby creek enhances the peaceful setting. The property also features raised garden beds for sustainable living and a 1,000+ sq. ft. powered storage building, ideal for hobbies, equipment, or a workshop. To ensure comfort and reliability, the home is equipped with a whole-home generator and a water filtration system, giving you peace of mind while living off the grid. Inside, the home boasts gorgeous quartz countertops, Anderson windows, a modern kitchen, and a cozy wood-burning stove—blending rustic charm with modern comfort. The main-level primary en-suite adds convenience, making this retreat as functional as it is beautiful. If you're searching for a completely off-grid lifestyle, where you can be self-sufficient and immersed in nature, this secluded mountain sanctuary is for you. With the Cherokee National Forest surrounding you, fresh air, wildlife, and adventure are part of everyday life—all while being just over an hour from Blue Ridge or Murphy, NC. If you're ready to embrace the peace, privacy, and simplicity of off-grid living, this is the perfect place to call home!
Contingent
$500,000
450 Hicks Branch Rd, Reliance, TN 37369
3beds
3,125sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
8.83 Acres Lot
$482,300 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 40 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2025 at 03:37pm
Listed by:
Cindi Richardson 423-280-1442,
Richardson Group KW Cleveland 423-790-7979
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1506915
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Description: Full Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Description: Full Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Description: Bathroom Half
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, En Suite, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Separate Shower, Tub/shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: See Remarks
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,125
- Total interior livable area: 3,125 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,125
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 8.83 Acres
- Dimensions: 1092 x 372 x 1110 x 349
- Features: Private, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 013 006.02
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hicks Heirs
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reliance
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $434,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,833
- Date on market: 2/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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