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East Tennessee Homes With Acreage

Browse homes on 5+ acres across East Tennessee — mini-farms, mountain-view homesteads, riverfront spreads, and country houses with room to breathe, all within reach of Knoxville.

Live East Tennessee acreage listings below · Updated July 2026

Country Living in East Tennessee

A quick snapshot of the acreage market — then use the searches below to narrow fast.

Room close to town: unlike most metros, genuine acreage still exists 20–40 minutes from Knoxville — in Union, Grainger, Jefferson, and Blount counties.
Mini-farm heartland: 5–20 acre homes with barns, pasture, and gardens are an East Tennessee specialty, especially in the ridge-and-valley counties northeast of town.
No state income tax: combined with low property taxes, Tennessee acreage carries far lower carrying costs than comparable land in most states.
Water and views: creekfront, riverfront, and mountain-view tracts are common — tell us which matters most and we’ll filter for it.
Check the essentials: well vs. utility water, septic capacity, road frontage, and any greenbelt tax status — we verify all four on every acreage property.
Horses and hobby farms: many parcels are unrestricted or lightly restricted — we confirm what the deed and county allow before you offer.
Easy search strategy: pick a direction from Knoxville first (north toward Norris, east toward the Smokies, south toward the foothills), then filter acreage and features.

Where to Find Acreage

Each area has its own character, price points, and inventory. Start with a quick “what it’s like” overview.

Union & Grainger Counties ◊ North & Northeast

Rolling farm valleys between Norris and Cherokee lakes — some of the best pasture and mini-farm value within 40 minutes of Knoxville.

Blount County & the Foothills ◊ South

Acreage with Smoky Mountain backdrops around Maryville, Walland, and Townsend — premium views and strong long-term demand.

Jefferson & Hamblen Counties ◊ East

Working farms and homesteads in the ridge-and-valley corridor near Douglas and Cherokee lakes, with I-40/I-81 convenience.

Anderson & Campbell Counties ◊ Northwest

Wooded mountain acreage toward Norris and the Cumberlands — privacy, timber, and recreational land at friendly prices.

Loudon & Monroe Counties ◊ Southwest

Pasture and river-bottom farms toward Tellico — a favorite for horse owners wanting Knoxville access.

Cocke & Sevier Counties ◊ Southeast

Mountain-view homesteads and cabins with land on the Smokies’ doorstep — where acreage meets tourism-country upside.

Acreage Buying FAQs

Quick answers to common questions about buying homes with land in East Tennessee — utilities, restrictions, taxes, and next steps.

How much does acreage cost in East Tennessee?

Price per acre varies enormously with location, road frontage, and usable ground — pasture near Knoxville commands multiples of remote wooded hillside. A home’s acreage also matters less than its quality; we help you compare true land value parcel by parcel.

Where can I find homes with 5+ acres near Knoxville?

The closest reliable inventory sits in Union, Grainger, Anderson, and Blount counties, typically 20–40 minutes out. The further you go toward the Cumberlands or the Smokies foothills, the more land your budget buys.

What should I check before buying a home with land?

Water source (well vs. utility), septic system capacity and condition, deed restrictions, easements, flood zones, and greenbelt tax status. We walk every parcel and pull these records before you commit.

What is greenbelt status and does it matter?

Tennessee’s Greenbelt program taxes qualifying farm and forest land at use-value instead of market value, often cutting property taxes dramatically. We confirm whether a parcel qualifies — and what happens to the tax basis when it changes hands.

Can I keep horses or livestock on my land?

On unrestricted or agricultural-zoned land, yes. Some rural subdivisions restrict livestock even on large lots, so we always verify deed restrictions and county zoning before you offer.

Is East Tennessee acreage a good investment?

The region’s growth, no state income tax, and finite supply of close-in land have made acreage one of its strongest long-term holdings — especially parcels with water, views, or division potential.

Can I build additional homes or split the land?

Depends on zoning, road frontage, septic suitability, and any restrictions. If multi-generational living or future division matters to you, we screen for parcels where it’s realistic.

What’s the best next step?

Tell a Wallace agent your acreage target, budget, and how you’ll use the land. We’ll send a curated list — including properties whose land value the market has missed — and set up alerts for new acreage listings.

Not sure where to start? Share your timeline and must-haves — we’ll narrow the region to a short list of areas and homes that fit.

Talk to an Acreage Specialist

Tell us what you’re looking for — we’ll send matching properties and answer well, septic, greenbelt, and restriction questions.

Ready for Room to Breathe?

Tell us your acreage target, budget, and must-haves — we’ll send a short list of properties plus the best counties to focus on.

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