4.1 Acres with Small Cabin near Appalachian Trail
830 Buck Mountain Road, Roan Mountain
A rare mountain getaway with room to grow. This 4.1-acre property combines a cozy, functional cabin with usable land, a small creek and pond, and quick access to some of the region’s best outdoor destinations—ideal for a mini-farm, weekend retreat, or future homestead.
Property Highlights
4.1 acres: roughly 2 acres mostly flat and maintained; ~2 acres wooded and hilly
Small cabin with updated electrical service
Satellite internet-capable; Wi-Fi available via satellite provider
Half basement for storage/workspace
Full bath with sink, toilet, and shower
Septic tank in place and usable
Well-maintained road access
On-site small creek and pond that flows into Laurel Fork Creek via Dennis Cove
ATV trail riding
Abundant wildlife
Miles of hiking trails
Excellent setting for a mini-farm or mountain hobby homestead
Water and Utilities
No active well at present
Spring/creek-fed cistern on the property with a new pump; plumbing and wiring to the cabin are in place and ready for final hookup
Current owners bring water when visiting until the cistern connection is completed
Propane fire logs and electric heat
Location & Distances
Appalachian Trail crossing – 1 mile
Town of Roan Mountain – 5 miles
Banner Elk – 14 miles
Elizabethton – 23 miles
Boone – 33 miles
Elk River Falls – 18 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort – 18 miles
Beech Mountain Resort – 19 miles
Carvers Gap – 18 miles
This is a versatile mountain property with the hard parts well on their way—power and septic in place, water infrastructure staged, and a comfortable cabin to enjoy now. Bring your finishing touches and make it your own. Shown by appointment only. No Restrictions or zoning. $225K
For sale by owner
$225,000
830 Buck Mountain Rd, Roan Mountain, TN 37687
1beds
380sqft
Est.:
Acreage
Built in 1988
4 Square Feet Lot
$86,100 Zestimate®
$592/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-maintained road access
What the owner loves about this home
A rare mountain getaway with room to grow. This 4.1-acre property combines a cozy, functional cabin with usable land, a small creek and pond, and quick access to some of the region’s best outdoor destinations—ideal for a mini-farm, weekend retreat, or future homestead.
- 10 hours |
- 71 |
- 4 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (423) 732-9985
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall, Electric, Propane / Butane
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Basement (not specified)
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 380 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 4 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 09503700000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Acreage
Materials
- Foundation: Footing
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Roan Mountain
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $592/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $47,500
- Annual tax amount: $259
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
Estimated market value
$86,100
$62,000 - $116,000
$677/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+733.3%$592/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2018 | Sold | $27,000-26%$71/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #403891 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2018 | Pending sale | $36,500$96/sqft |
Source: Northstar Properties #206159 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $36,500+46%$96/sqft |
Source: Northstar Properties #206159 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/1999 | Sold | $25,000$66/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $259 +0.6% | $11,875 +0.6% |
| 2024 | $257 | $11,800 |
| 2023 | $257 +7.4% | $11,800 |
| 2022 | $240 | $11,800 |
| 2021 | -- | $11,800 +123.7% |
| 2020 | $130 | $5,275 |
| 2019 | $130 | $5,275 |
| 2018 | $130 +0.2% | $5,275 |
| 2017 | $130 -58.3% | $5,275 -58.5% |
| 2016 | $312 +0.1% | $12,725 |
| 2015 | $312 -6.4% | $12,725 -6.4% |
| 2014 | $333 +5.2% | $13,600 +0% |
| 2013 | $317 +8.4% | $13,599 |
| 2012 | $292 -0.1% | $13,599 |
| 2011 | $293 -5.6% | $13,599 |
| 2010 | $310 +21.3% | $13,599 +21.3% |
| 2009 | $256 +2.7% | $11,214 |
| 2008 | $249 +5.7% | $11,214 |
| 2007 | $235 | $11,214 |
| 2006 | $235 -18% | $11,214 |
| 2005 | $287 +71.6% | $11,214 +71.6% |
| 2004 | $167 +15.3% | $6,536 |
| 2002 | $145 | $6,536 |
| 2001 | -- | $6,536 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $26,143 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,177/mo
Principal & interest
$1078
Property taxes
$99
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37687
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cloudland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.6 mi
- 6/10Cloudland High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 3 mi
- 8/10Little MilliganGrades: PK-8Distance: 7.5 mi
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