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5501 W Martin Mill Pike Pike, Knoxville, 37920

Priced At: $299,900

Property Details for ID: 1320845

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SqFt: 968
Price SqFt: $310
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2 / Half Baths: 0
MLS Status: Active
Property Type: Residential
On Market Date: 2025-11-05T11:22:08Z

Public Remarks: ***Multiple offers received! Deadline for all offers is 2:00 P.M.EST Saturday, 11/08 with a response from the Seller by 5:00 P.M. EST the same day.*** Discover a hidden gem rich in history and natural beauty at 5501 W Martin Mill Pike. Nestled on 2 private wooded acres, this rustic modern home offers a peaceful retreat just a few minutes from downtown Knoxville and McGhee Tyson Airport. Once part of the original homestead of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy, one of his works ''No Country for Old Men'' was adapted into the movie. This property carries a rare literary legacy and timeless Appalachian charm. Inside, you'll find warm wood finishes, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and large picture windows that fill the home with natural light and serene wooded views. Outdoors, the property unfolds with mature trees, an old smokehouse/cabin, and a garage / workshop area perfect for creative projects or restoration. Remnants of the Victorian-style koi pond, hidden behind a stand of bamboo, awaits rediscovery. Ideal for those seeking a homestead, mini-farm, or private artist's retreat, this one-of-a-kind property offers endless potential to restore, reimagine, or simply enjoy its peaceful beauty. Highlights: 2 wooded acres minutes from Downtown Knoxville Garage / Workshop, vintage smokehouse/cabin Once part of Cormac McCarthy's (No Country for Old Men) former homestead Rustic ranch-style home with modern-rustic design elements Great potential for homestead, hobby farm, or short-term rental A rare opportunity to own a piece of Knoxville history with unmatched character, privacy, and potential.

Schools Information

Elementary School: Bonny Kate
Middle / Junior School: South Doyle
High School: South Doyle

Building Description

Building Style: Traditional
Type: Ranch
Site Built: Yes
Year Built: 2014
Total Rooms: 6
SqFt (Total): 968
SqFt (Main Lvl): 968
Full Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
Fireplace: Yes
Bonus Room: No
Extra Storage: Yes
Basement: No
Basement Type: Crawl Space

  Exterior Features

Features: Deck
Construction: Frame
Siding: Metal

  Appliances

Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer

  Room Dimensions

  Interior Features

Dining Area: Formal Dining Area, Living RmDining Rm
Floors: Hardwood, Tile
Other Rooms: Bedroom Main Level, Family Room, Mstr Bdrm Main Level, Office, Workshop
Misc Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Trey Ceiling, Walk-in Shower, Walk-in Closets, WasherDryer Connect

  Property Details

Acreages: 2
Lot Description: Corner Lot, Pond, Private, Wooded
View: Wooded

Utilities

Fuel Types: Propane

Financing

Finance Options: Cash, Conventional

  HOA Information

Restrictions: No
HOA: No

Heating & Cooling

Fireplace(s): Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type(s): Wood Burning Stove
Cooling Type(s): Ceiling Fan(s), Central Cooling
Heat Type(s): Central, Heat Pump

Garage / Parking

Garage Spaces, Detached, Main Level, Off-Street Parking

  Community Features

Outbuildings

Detached Workshop, Storage Shed

Presented By: / 865 Investors, LLC

Up Coming Open Houses

Sorry, no open houses are currently available for this listing.

Directions

From Downtown Knoxville, take Chapman Highway (US-441 S) to W. Martin Mill Pike. Continue approximately 3 miles, and the property will be on the right at corner of Martin Mill and Artella Drive . Look for the wooded gravel driveway with metal gate and agent sign.



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