Set on 3.12 private acres in McDonald, Tennessee, this fully turn-key residence invites you down a long, secluded drive into nearly 5,000 sq. ft. of intentional, thoughtfully updated living. The setting feels like a quiet escape. Open land and soft woods surrounding a home that manages to be both grounded and grand at the same time.
Inside, the main level is designed for how people truly live. The calming primary suite, freshly updated with new flooring. Sits tucked away for privacy, while two additional bedrooms offer comfort for family or guests. A warm and inviting family room becomes the natural place to unwind, while the dining room sets the stage for holidays, long conversations, and the simple joy of gathering. A secondary living room functions beautifully as an executive office, reading lounge, or creative studio. Flexibility without compromise.
The lower level opens an entirely new chapter of possibility. Two bedrooms, a full bath, a large living area, and a bonus room create the perfect foundation for a guest suite, an entertainment hub, or perhaps most fittingly, a collector's floor. With garage capacity for up to five vehicles downstairs and two more on the main level, the home offers rare, secure, climate-controlled storage for car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or anyone who appreciates space that works as hard as they do.
Upstairs, the loft bonus room adds yet another layer of opportunity: a quiet homeschool space, a light-filled studio, or a tucked-away headquarters for a home-based business.
Outside, the land becomes part of the lifestyle. A fenced backyard and separate fenced dog run keep daily living effortless, while the open acreage invites play, gardening, and the freedom to breathe. From the back deck, golden Tennessee sunsets stretch across the tree line. Quiet moments that become part of the home's rhythm. This property has undergone a comprehensive series of upgrades to support modern comfort, security, and ease of ownership:
" New HVAC systems: basement & loft (2025), main level (2022)
" New flooring: basement & primary bedroom (2025)
" Full interior repaint (2025)
" New Samsung Smart Appliances: microwave (2025), dishwasher (2024), double oven/stove (2024)
" New asphalt driveway (2023)
" 260 ft. of 8' wood privacy fencing + separate dog run (2024)
" Plumbing & electrical installed for basement laundry (2024)
" Multiple new 220V circuits (2024)
" Refreshed landscaping (2025)
" Exterior lighting upgraded with modern motion-detection fixtures, hidden GFCI outlets, warm GE candle bulbs, and Eufy security floodlights (2025)
" High-speed fiber-optic line professionally installed into the home (2023)
" Prewired for WiFi access points on all floors
A full updated 2025 (installed) security system that's ready for a subscription or a preferred self-monitoring setup.
Built in 2007 with a floor plan that simply makes sense, the home balances privacy with connection, utility with beauty, and space with intention. It's the kind of place where holidays stretch late into the night, where friends drift between rooms, where kids grow up under wide Tennessee skies, and where every season brings its own chapter.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (12/24)
$995,000
589 Johnston Rd, Mc Donald, TN 37353
4beds
4,994sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
3.12 Acres Lot
$940,000 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 50 days |
- 904 |
- 26 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 29, 2025 at 06:44pm
Listed by:
Darren Etengoff 423-310-9453,
Compass Tennessee 615-475-5616
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1523845
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Game room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Central, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Basement, In Hall, Inside, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Data, Separate Shower, Tub/shower Combo, Separate Dining Room, Plumbed
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement, Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,994
- Total interior livable area: 4,994 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,615
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Basement, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level
- Attached garage spaces: 7
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Porch - Covered
- Exterior features: Dog Run, Fire Pit, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Camera(s)/Recording, Smart Light(s), Smart Lock(s)
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3.12 Acres
- Dimensions: 256 x 586 x 154 x 718
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Garden, Interior Lot, Level, Many Trees, Private, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Storm Shelter, Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 084 031.03
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Prewired, Smoke Detector(s), Security System
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mc Donald
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $622,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,789
- Date on market: 11/21/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$940,000
$893,000 - $987,000
$2,558/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/24/2025 | Price change | $995,000-0.5%$199/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1523845 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000+5.3%$200/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1523845 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Listing removed | $949,900$190/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/25/2025 | Price change | $949,900-5%$190/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,900+26.7%$200/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1511173 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,790 | $155,550 |
| 2023 | $2,790 | $155,550 |
| 2022 | $2,790 | $155,550 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,563/mo
Principal & interest
$3858
Property taxes
$357
Home insurance
$348
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37353
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Black Fox Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.1 mi
- 4/10Lake Forest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.7 mi
- 4/10Bradley Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Black Fox Elementary
- Middle: Lake Forest Middle
- High: Lake Forest High School
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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