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  • $840,000

    LOT 3 Decatur Pike #30-W, Athens, TN 37303

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    28Acres
    Mixed Use, Unimproved Land
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    28 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Calling all Industrial, Hotel, Restaurant, Fast Food, Retail Developers! Property is adjacent to Comfort Inn and Weigel's. Has Access from Milton Road/County Road 126. Can access if Lot 1 (5.05 acres) and/or Lot 2 (5.04 acres) are purchased. Property Description: Lot 3 Milton Road/County Road 126 Access - Near I-75, Exit 49, Athens, TN Lot 3 Total Size: 28± acres Located approximately 1,250 feet West of Interstate I-75 Approximately $1 million in dirt work, land preparation, and engineering has been completed to prepare the site for building a large storage facility. The co-owner died unexpectedly, and the current owner prefers not to continue with the project alone. Storage facility plans will be conveyed with the 28 acres if the buyer desires. Storage plans can be shared with any serious buyer with executed NDA. Egress/ingress access point from Milton Road/County Road 126. Property is adjacent to Comfort Inn and Weigel's, Across from Speedway Gas Station. Lot 3 is part of a group of adjoining properties totaling 52.86 acres, listed by the same agent. There are five parcels with two owners who are easy to work with if an assemblage is desired. 4 adjoining parcels: (See Private Remarks and ''More'' under Public Remarks) 5.04 acres (1.99± Acres Zoned B-3 = General Business) 5.05 acres (1.59± Acres Zoned B-3 = General Business) 4.88 acres (Zoned residential) 9.89 acres (Zoned residential) *NOTE - a 5th parcel of 1.7 acres with a residential home may also be available for sale, but is not officially listed. Dual zoning offers development flexibility Ideal for retail, service, or highway-oriented commercial uses Survey available Price: $840,000 (Lot 3 only, $150,000 per acre) The site's high-visibility location near a major interstate corridor makes it well-suited for storage, retail, service, mixed-use, or highway-oriented commercial development. The dual-zoning structure allows an investor or developer to phase development or maximize land value through strategic planning. Ideal for developers seeking interstate proximity, visibility, and zoning flexibility in Southeast Tennessee. The site is roughly halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga, TN. Location allows for a wide range of potential uses, including but not limited to: Storage Hotels, motels, and lodging Restaurants (including drive-thru, subject to approval) Retail stores and shopping centers Professional and medical offices Auto-related services (sales, service, parts - subject to use review) Banks and financial institutions Personal and business services Mixed-use commercial developments Buyer to independently verify all permitted and conditional uses with the City of Athens Planning Department. Offered at $150,000 per acre, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a sizable tract with dual zoning and strong regional access in a growing Athens submarket. Permitted-Use Highlights B-3 Zoning - City of Athens (*buyer to verify) QSR / Restaurant / Convenience Retail Excellent location for: Quick-service restaurants Drive-thru concepts (subject to site plan approval) Coffee, fast casual, or convenience retail Interstate proximity supports both local traffic and interstate travelers, and the dual-zoning allows parking, stormwater, or future expansion to be handled efficiently across the site. Hotel / Hospitality / Short-Term Lodging The site is well positioned for: Limited-service or select-service hotel Extended-stay concepts Hospitality with supporting retail or dining Close access to I-75 makes this attractive for travel-driven demand, while B-3 zoning allows hospitality uses within the city limits. Auto / Service / Fuel Users This site's Highway 30 frontage and proximity to I-75 make it well suited for auto-oriented uses: Auto sales or service Tire, oil change, or quick-lube Car wash (subject to approvals) Truck or fleet service (county portion may support complementary uses) Fuel/convenience concept (buyer to verify) The B-3 zoning on 1.59± acres supports many auto-related commercial uses, while the county acreage offers expansion or buffering potential. This property is currently in a Greenbelt, zoned agricultural, providing flexibility for a variety of uses.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 19, 2026 at 02:34pm

    Listed by:

    Teresa Mustar 423-453-2077,

    Keller Williams Realty - Chattanooga - Lee Hwy 423-664-1600

    Source: RCAR,MLS#: 20260252MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bathrooms: 0

    Property

    Features
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 28 Acres
    • Features: Wooded, Sloped, Level, Greenbelt, Cleared
    Details
    • Additional structures: None
    • Additional parcels included: 52.86 Acres Available Lot 1: 5.05± Lot 2: 5.04± Lot 3: 28± Lot 4: 4.88± Lot 5: 9.89±
    • Parcel number: Part Of 046 182.00
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: None
    • Horses can be raised: Yes
    • Horse amenities: Pasture

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: See Remarks
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: See Remarks, Water Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: None
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Athens

    Financial & listing details

    • Annual tax amount: $137
    • Date on market: 1/16/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
    • Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved

    Estimated market value

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    Estimated sales range

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    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    1/16/2026Listed for sale$840,000
    Source: RCAR #20260252 Report a problem

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    Climate risks

    Neighborhood: 37303

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: E K Baker
    • Middle: E K Baker
    • High: McMinn County

    Source: RCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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