553 Highway 30 W Athens, TN $ 854,000
553 Highway 30 W
$ 854,000
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553 Highway 30 W

Athens, TN, 37303
$ 854,000
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$ 5,258

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Studio

Lots and Land for sale in Athens, TN

for $854,000. The lot size is 4.88.

Calling all developers! Restaurant, hotel, fast food, C-Store, bank, retail, grocery, other business! Land is being sold for development due to the proximity of Interstate 75. Four additional parcels are available for sale individually or as a whole totaling 52.86 acres. Click Supplemental information for a detailed description of all parcels available. Home built in 1935 will remain on the property. Home is livable, but is not assigned any value. Home ''as is''. 4 outbuildings will be removed from property. Seller requests to remove HVAC system if home is going to be demolished. Property Description: Full Assemblage - All Five Lots Highway 30 / Milton Road (County Road 126) Frontage - Near I-75, Exit 49, Athens, TN Total Assemblage Size: 52.86± acres This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a contiguous, multi-parcel assemblage totaling approximately 52.86± acres along the Highway 30 corridor near Interstate I-75, Exit 49, in Athens, Tennessee. The assemblage includes five adjoining parcels under two cooperative ownership groups, providing flexibility for single-buyer acquisition, phased development, or strategic assemblage planning. Acreage Breakdown by Lot Lot 1: 5.05± acres " Dual zoning: B-3 (City of Athens) and Agricultural (McMinn County) " Highway 30 frontage with secondary access from Milton Road Lot 2: 5.04± acres " Dual zoning: B-3 (City of Athens) and Agricultural (McMinn County) " Highway 30 frontage with secondary access from Milton Road Lot 3: 28.00± acres " Interstate-adjacent tract with direct access from Milton Road / County Road 126 " Approximately $1 million in completed dirt work, engineering, and site preparation " Storage facility plans available with executed NDA Lot 4: 4.88± acres " Zoned Residential - McMinn County " Improved with an existing home and multiple barns " Suitable for owner-user, residential, or transitional use Lot 5: 9.89± acres " Zoned Agricultural - McMinn County " Unimproved land suitable for agricultural use, land banking, or future rezoning Total Combined Acreage: 52.86± acres Assemblage Overview The assemblage offers a unique blend of commercially zoned frontage, interstate-adjacent development land, residential improvements, and agricultural acreage. This configuration allows for a wide range of development strategies, including phased commercial buildout, mixed-use planning, storage or hospitality development, land banking, or long-term strategic hold. Multiple ingress and egress points from Highway 30 and Milton Road provide excellent circulation and access flexibility across the site. The assemblage's scale and configuration support both a single unified project or segmented development approaches. Zoning & Use Flexibility Zoning across the assemblage includes: " B-3 (General Business) - City of Athens " Residential - McMinn County " Agricultural - McMinn County This multi-zoning framework allows developers and investors to strategically allocate uses, parking, stormwater, buffers, and future expansion across parcels, while managing entitlement timelines and development risk. Buyer to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, and development requirements with the City of Athens and McMinn County. Location & Market Position The property is located less than 1,500 feet from Interstate I-75, Exit 49, providing strong regional access and visibility. The site sits approximately halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga, TN, and is adjacent to established commercial users including Comfort Inn, Weigel's, and Speedway Gas Station. The Highway 30 corridor supports highway-oriented commercial, service, hospitality, and mixed-use development, while the assemblage's size and zoning diversity provide long-term flexibility. Potential Additional Property (Not Officially Listed) *Potential additional property available: Approximately 1.70± acres with an existing 5-bedroom / 3-bath residential home currently rented. This property is not officially listed, but the owner has indicated a willingness to sell. Previously listed at $420,000. Inclusion of this parcel would further enhance control, access, and long-term development optionality across the assemblage. Investment Summary This is a rare opportunity to acquire a sizable, strategically located assemblage with interstate proximity, multiple access points, and diverse zoning within a growing Athens submarket. The combination of development-ready acreage, existing improvements, and agricultural land provides flexibility for a wide range of investor and developer profiles. Buyer to independently verify acreage, zoning, utilities, permitted uses, and development requirements.

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Lots and Land Active

Price

$ 854,000

Bedrooms

Studio

Property Type

Lots and Land

Taxes

$ 488

Style

Lot Size

4.88

Town/City

Athens

County/Region

McMinn

MLS | Web ID

20252527

Features
General
Sewer Septic Tank
Utilities See Remarks Water Connected Phone Available Natural Gas Available Cable Available Electricity Available Electricity Connected
Possession Close Of Escrow
Pool Features None
Property Subtype Mixed Use
Community Features None
County McMinn
Property Type Land
HOA false
Other Structures Barn(s)
Status Active
Directions Turn West off Interstate 75 at Exit 49 Athens TN go left. Property on the left on the opposite side of the road from Raceway gas station.
High School McMinn County
City Athens
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 212572
Listing Terms Cash Conventional
Elementary School Rogers Creek
Tax Annual Amount 488.05
Middle/Junior High School Rogers Creek
Property Condition Functional
Standard Status Active
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Interior
Total Baths 0
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Exterior
Fencing None
Lot Features Wooded Cleared
Water Source Private Public Well
Lot Size Area 4.88
Lot Dimensions 154x478x480x344x322x174
Lot Size Acres 4.88
Road Surface Type Asphalt Paved
Waterfront Y/N false
Road Frontage Type Highway Interstate Interstate Access Within 5 Miles
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Horse Y/N true
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* Excluded Features
List By
Teresa Mustar

Listing Agent

Keller Williams Realty - Chattanooga - Lee Hwy

Broker

RealECommercial@gmail.com

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Nearby
1937767 Elementary School
4379577 Middle School
McMinn County High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
12/12/2025$854,000 Listed Price

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553 Highway 30 W, Athens, TN, 37303 is a Lots and Land for sale at $854,000 with a lot size of 4.88. 553 Highway 30 W is a studio with 0.0 baths. The property's zip code is 37303 which is in Athens, TN