28 Acres Lot
28 Acres Lot
Key Details
Property Type Vacant Land
Sub Type Mixed Use
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Approx. Sqft 28.0
MLS Listing ID 20260252
Construction Status None
HOA Y/N No
Annual Tax Amount $137
Lot Size 28.000 Acres
Acres 28.0
Lot Dimensions Irregular
Property Sub-Type Mixed Use
Source River Counties Association of REALTORS®
Property Description
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, $30,000 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.
Location
State TN
County Mcminn
Direction Turn West off of Interstate 75 onto Decatur Pike/Hwy 30 Exit 49, Athens TN. Turn left at signal light at Comfort Inn. Property on the right. Sign at gate. Signs are on Decatur Pike/Hwy 30 with QR code for extensive information and Milton Rd/County Road 126.
Interior
Equipment None
Exterior
Pool None
Community Features None
Utilities Available See Remarks, Water Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
View Y/N false
Building
Lot Description Wooded, Sloped, Level, Greenbelt, Cleared
Lot Size Range 28.0
Sewer See Remarks
Water Public
Additional Building None
Construction Status None
Schools
Elementary Schools E K Baker
Middle Schools E K Baker
High Schools Mcminn County
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Tax ID Part Of 046 182.00
Miscellaneous 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, $30,000 per acre)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property true
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard