Mountain City Real Estate

Welcome to Mountain City, Tennessee—a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Johnson County. This picturesque town is a harmonious blend of natural beauty and small-town charm, making it an ideal place for families, retirees, and anyone seeking a peaceful lifestyle.

Surrounded by the stunning Appalachian Mountains, Mountain City offers breathtaking views and a plethora of outdoor activities. From hiking and biking to fishing in the pristine waters of Watauga Lake, nature enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise. The changing seasons paint the landscape with vibrant colors, creating a perfect backdrop for year-round adventures.

Mountain City is not just about natural beauty; it boasts a warm and welcoming community. The town's rich history is evident in its well-preserved architecture and local landmarks, such as the historic downtown area, which features quaint shops, cozy cafes, and friendly faces. Residents enjoy a close-knit atmosphere, where neighbors become friends and community events foster connections.

Education is a priority here, with excellent schools that provide quality education and a nurturing environment for children. Additionally, the local economy is bolstered by a mix of small businesses and larger industries, ensuring a stable job market and opportunities for growth.

Whether you’re looking for a serene place to retire, a vibrant community to raise a family, or a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, Mountain City offers it all. Discover your dream home in this charming town, where every day feels like a vacation amidst the beauty of Tennessee’s mountains. Come and experience the magic of Mountain City—your new home awaits!

Newest Listings in Mountain City

$1,200,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 263385 MLS

Unrestricted long-range view acreage with two beautiful homes and unlimited potential! Come and see some of the most impressive views in the entire High Country region with sweeping open pastureland, mature hardwood forest, and two beautiful homes to accommodate you and your family as you continue building out your dream. Whether it be a farm with horses or livestock, gardens, orchards, or a multitude of additional home sites, this acreage provides it all. Each home has a private well and septic, with utilities accessible to dramatically reduce the costs of future development if building more homes is the dream. Outdoorsmen will love the abundant wildlife and hunting and hiking opportunities throughout the property along with the ability to gather your own firewood on site to feed wood stoves in both homes to keep cozy in the winters. Main home has a great open floor plan with sweeping views from the kitchen, dining, living area, and primary bedroom. Step onto the covered front porch and enjoy the cool mountain breezes and watch the sun set across the distant mountain ranges in front of you. Full unfinished basement offers unlimited options for additional living space, workshop, and oversized one car garage. The cabin offers an additional 1,440 square feet of living space with 2 beds, 1.5 baths, a loft, and additional bonus room. Living area has soaring ceilings with an open floorplan to the dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Large screened in back porch allows for peaceful dining and relaxing while the covered front porch overlooks the lights of downtown Mountain City at night and beautiful mountain vistas throughout the day. Approximately 7 acres is in pasture. Primary home has a water filtration system, whole house Generac generator, and 1,000 gallon propane tank for peace of mind in any situation. Cabin has a portable generator that conveys. Both homes have high speed internet so that you can stay on top of work while enjoying the views and tranquility. Just an easy drive into Mountain City for all necessities and 45 minutes or less to Boone, Watauga Lake, area ski resorts, and all of the adventure that the area is known for! Don't miss this great opportunity, take time to watch the video and schedule your tour today!

1131 Dug Hill Road, Mountain City

$49,900

262596 MLS

Beautiful 5.66-acre wooded lot in the coveted gated community of Callalantee. Three lots have been combined into one to provide ample space and privacy. Driveway has been roughed in to the upper portion of the property providing the perfect launching point for a house site with beautiful mountain views. Minutes from all of the necessities such as groceries, dining, and gas and within a half our of Boone, NC and Watauga Lake along with countless other outdoor adventures. Come and envision your new mountain home in a place with cool summers and four true seasons. Come see today!

Lot 12 Callalantee Drive, Mountain City

$285,000

262945 MLS

Enjoy the beautiful East Tennessee Countryside from this 25 acre tract offering fenced rolling pasture, small stream, mountain and pastoral views, multiple building sites, over 600 feet of paved road frontage and more! Would make a great farmstead, family estate, or recreational property! Located minutes from Doe Mountain Recreation area, Watauga Lake and Mountain City and within 45 minutes of Boone NC, AppState, Elizabethton TN, ETSU, and Damascus VA.

tbd Locust Gap Road, Mountain City

$2,000,000

262930 MLS

Enjoy the beautiful East Tennessee countryside from this rare offering of a one-of-a-kind property that features one of the most beautiful large acreage tracts in Johnson County! This property consists of multiple parcels totaling approximately 97 acres with a mix of open pastures and woodlands. An older home located at 1830 Antioch Rd is included with this offering. Additional property features include multiple building sites, streams, springs, mountain views, pastoral views, fiber optic services, outbuildings/barns, lots of wildlife and over 2000 feet of paved road frontage. This unrestricted property would be ideal for a variety of uses including a private mountain estate, ranch property, hunting property, etc. Located approximately 10 minutes to Mountain City, 15 minutes to Doe Mountain Recreation area and approximately 30 minutes to Boone NC, Watauga Lake, and Damascus VA.

150 Fred Price Road, Mountain City

$99,900

260798 MLS

Level access off of paved roads, total view control, and jaw dropping long range views reaching into three states all combine here at Lot 10 just awaiting your mountain dream home! Welcome to lot 10 in the high elevation gated community of Callalantee, where the Sellers have combined two lots into one for a full five acres to provide the escape that you have dreamed of. Fiber optic internet is available, as well as an opportunity to connect to a shared well that is already installed and a previous 4 BR perc that should be easily renewed before building means that you are ready to choose your home plans and get started. Lot is situated perfectly to have a level circular drive that accesses the main level, with total control of the trees so that you can create your ideal mix of privacy and view enhancement. Situated literally minutes from the amenities of Mountain City, and an easy 30 minute drive from Boone, NC, you will not find a more usable and awe-inspiring opportunity anywhere in the High Country. Climbing over 3,600 feet in elevation, you will be able to truly enjoy all four seasons with snow in the winter, cooling breezes in the summer, and a sea of colorful foliage in the fall. Located short distances from all of the outdoor adventure that makes the area great, including three nearby ski resorts, Watauga Lake, the VA Creeper Trail, Doe Mountain ATV Park, and more! Don't miss this incredible tract which includes the benefits of no state income tax, come and see today! Price is firm, but undeniably worth it! Take time to watch the accompanying video!

Lot 10 Callalantee Drive, Mountain City

$285,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260662 MLS

Tucked away in the Laurel community of Mountain City, you'll find this meticulously maintained home. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a BEAUTIFUL open kitchen with granite countertops and fine cabinetry. There's plenty of room for entertaining between the dining space and large family room with gas logs. Both the front and back porches are covered. In addition to the garage, there is paved parking at the front of the home. The front and back yards offer plenty of flat, usable land with a large portion of the back yard fenced with upscale fencing. The large, functional basement features a wood heater to save you money on propane and electric bills. In addition to the nice laundry room off the garage and the huge, clean basement you will find a storage building. Mountain City is located close to Virginia and North Carolina. The location is hard to beat. Don't wait around! A home of this caliber is hard to find!

557 Waddell Road, Mountain City

$249,900

259283 MLS

Beautiful unrestricted wooded tract with a road already roughed in, stream, and mountain views! Come and envision building your mountain dream home with total privacy and seclusion, with abundant wildlife around. Located less than 5.5 miles from the amenities of Mountain City, you can feel tucked away yet only minutes from groceries, medical facilities, and adventure. Fantastic opportunity for a family estate or even a hunting tract with cabin, the possibilities are endless. Don't delay, come and explore this great property today!

TBD Hubert Taylor Road, Mountain City

$29,500

258898 MLS

Enjoy a convenient location and easy access from this 2.36 acre lot located in Hidden Woods Estates just outside of city limits. Underground utilities are available at road including option to connect to city water. This property offers paved road frontage, good mountain views, and is located within close proximity to downtown Mountain City, Doe Mountain Recreation area and Watauga Lake. Great lot for year-round or seasonal residence.

tbd Rhea Road, Mountain City

$899,900

258490 MLS

Take time to watch the AI generated possibilities! Over 66 acres with frontage on three paved roads, three bold streams, fenced pastures, and rolling wooded hillsides with incredible mountain views! So many possibilities with this property ranging from commercial applications along the HWY 67 corridor, the farm and residence of your dreams, or incredible development potential. Pastures received new fencing last year and were utilized for hay and bushhogged this season, keeping them clean and ready for you to bring your horses or livestock immediately. The bold and beautiful Doe Creek comes all the way through the property with Spruce Branch and Harbin Branch also cascading through the acreage. Incredible breathtaking mountain views overlooking the Doe Mountain Recreation Area with over 8,600 acres offering protection from development in your view shed and all day trail riding adventures just across the road! Just outside of Mountain City with all of the amenities of a quiet mountain town but in close proximity to Boone, Abindgdon, Johnson City, and Bristol. Watauga Lake, the Creeper Trail, and area ski slopes are all located within a short drive to maximize your need for outdoor adventure. Come and see one of the most useable, accessible, and beautiful tracts left in the mountains today!

TBD Hwy 67 Highway, Mountain City

$650,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 255675 MLS

Come and enjoy your own secluded paradise atop the hill on over 40 acres, now with fiber optic internet! Bound on one side by a bold stream and surrounded by mature forest with roughly 6 acres of pasture, this property truly offers it all. Wind your way up the paved and private drive to the level home site with attached 2 car garage and handicap accessibility. Inside is a great floor plan with all of the necessities on the main floor. Primary suite, sunken living room, office, kitchen, laundry, and dining area are all here just off of the garage. Upstairs find two additional large bedrooms and another full bath, as well as ample storage. Home is now on a private well, but there are multiple springs on the property and home was spring fed in the past. Gorgeous stone fireplace in the living area currently has gas logs but could be converted back to wood burning. Pasture area is currently utilized for hay production but could easily graze your livestock or be converted to garden or orchard area. Renovate the primary home and enjoy it as a private estate, or divide and create tracts and home sites for all your family or friends. Don't miss out on this incredible property that offers so many hard to find characteristics, come and see today!

1546 Stage Road, Mountain City

$64,900

255001 MLS

Beautiful private wooded tract just awaiting your mountain dream home! Conveniently located just off of the main corridor of HWY 421, this property is tucked away to enjoy the privacy and tranquility that you are looking for while still being an easy drive from anything in the High Country area. Great fishing within walking distance, with skiing, hiking, boating, and off-roading all within a short drive! Come and explore this great double lot and build your dream home or purchase it as a spot to get away to prior to building. Come and see today!

TBD Culbertson Lane, Mountain City

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