Lot 3 Decatur Pike Hwy 30 W
Athens, TN, 37303 $ 840,000
Baths0.0 Monthly Estimate*
$ 5,172
Studio for $840,000. The lot size is 28.
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, $150,000 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.
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FeaturesGeneralSewer See Remarks
Utilities See Remarks Water Available Natural Gas Available Electricity Available
Possession Close Of Escrow
Pool Features None
Property Subtype Mixed Use
Community Features None
County McMinn
Property Type Land
HOA false
Other Structures None
Status Active
Directions 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.
High School McMinn County
City Athens
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 1219680
Listing Terms Cash Conventional
Elementary School E K Baker
Tax Annual Amount 137.45
Middle/Junior High School E K Baker
Property Condition None
Standard Status Active
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ExteriorLot Features Wooded Sloped Level Greenbelt Cleared
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 28
Lot Dimensions Irregular
Lot Size Acres 28
Road Surface Type Asphalt Paved
Waterfront Y/N false
Road Frontage Type State Road Interstate Access Within 5 Miles
Other Equipment None
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Horse Y/N true
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByTeresa MustarListing Agent
Keller Williams Realty - Chattanooga - Lee HwyBroker
RealECommercial@gmail.comEmail
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $5,172
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $11
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.25% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Percent of Sale Price 61%
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$ 32,094 Median Income
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4627169 Elementary School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 1/16/2026 | $840,000 | | Listed Price |