5.8-Acre Unrestricted Mountain Land – Elizabethton, TN – $29,900

Property Overview

Set in Elizabethton, Tennessee, this approximately 5.8-acre tract offers a mountain-living setting with room to create a home or other residential use consistent with applicable requirements. The property is not in a subdivision, is zoned residential, and is offered without HOA restrictions. Water is available at the road, while sewer service is listed as “See Remarks.”

The land has road frontage on Blue Springs Road and provides a sizable rural parcel in Carter County. With its residential zoning and unrestricted setting, the property offers flexibility for a buyer developing a personal plan for the land.

Property Details

Land & Outdoor Features

The approximately 5.8-acre tract offers a spacious setting for residential planning and outdoor use. The property has road frontage along Blue Springs Road and is described as having a mountain-living setting in East Tennessee.

The residential zoning and lack of subdivision or HOA association provide flexibility, subject to applicable county and municipal requirements, utility availability, permitting, and any other land-use regulations that may apply.

Utilities & Connectivity

Water is listed as available at the road, while the sewer field is identified as “See Remarks.” These are area and listing-level utility details; buyers should independently confirm connection availability, costs, capacity, septic requirements, and other site-specific utility conditions before purchase.

The City of Elizabethton provides electric and water/sewer utility services within its service system. NET Trans provides regional public transportation in Carter County, including Elizabethton, while the William B. Greene Jr. Regional Airport is a city-owned public-use airport in Elizabethton.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Elizabethton is located in Carter County in Northeast Tennessee. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city population at 14,461 in 2024, compared with a 2020 census population of 14,546. Carter County had an estimated 57,361 residents in 2025.

Carter County’s regional setting is associated with the Appalachian Mountains and outdoor recreation, with Elizabethton serving as a local center for services, schools, healthcare, shopping, and community activities.

Safety & Crime

For 2024, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data for the Elizabethton Police Department reported 580 Group A offenses and 252 cleared offenses. The reported Group A crime rate was 4,076.5 per 100,000 population based on the agency’s 2024 population estimate of 14,228. These figures describe reported city-level law-enforcement data and do not characterize the specific property.

Schools & Education

Nearby schools associated with the property listing include Unaka Elementary/Middle School and Unaka High School. Unaka High School is a public school in Carter County at 119 Robinson Lane in Elizabethton. School proximity does not by itself establish enrollment assignment, so buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries directly with the school district.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Sycamore Shoals Hospital is located in Elizabethton at 1501 West Elk Avenue. The hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department and provides inpatient and outpatient medical services, including surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and other specialty services.

Housing Market History

Historical housing information for ZIP code 37643 from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year estimates provides a consistent series for median value of owner-occupied housing units. The figures below are descriptive historical data and are not forecasts of future property values.

The series uses the same ZIP-code geography and Census ACS 5-year methodology throughout. It represents owner-occupied housing values in ZIP 37643 rather than the value of this parcel.

Transportation & Access

Elizabethton is served by regional road connections through the Northeast Tennessee area. NET Trans provides public transportation services covering Carter County and offers door-to-door, non-emergency transportation as well as same-day CONNECT service within selected Elizabethton zones. The William B. Greene Jr. Regional Airport is located approximately three nautical miles east of central Elizabethton and provides public-use aviation facilities.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Elizabethton provides a range of everyday shopping and service options. Food City operates a grocery store with pharmacy and fuel services at 920 Broad Street, while Ingles operates a grocery store with pharmacy and fuel services at 768 West Elk Avenue. Downtown Elizabethton also maintains a business district with local retail, restaurants, professional services, and other community businesses.

Parks & Recreation

Outdoor and recreational resources in the Elizabethton and Carter County area include Cat Island Park, Covered Bridge Park, Edwards Island Park, Douglas Park, the Elizabethton Golf Course, and other public recreation facilities. Carter County’s regional tourism resources also highlight the area’s Appalachian setting and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Utilities & Connectivity

City utility information identifies electric and water/sewer services within the Elizabethton utility system. The subject property’s listing specifically identifies water at the road and sewer as “See Remarks”; those property-level details should be confirmed with the applicable providers before development. Regional public transportation is available through NET Trans.

Development & Planning

Planning and development conditions can change over time. No specific development proposal affecting this parcel was established from the public sources reviewed for this page as of October 3, 2026. Buyers considering future construction or other land use should confirm current zoning, permitting requirements, road access, utility availability, and applicable planning requirements with the relevant local authorities before proceeding.

Property Summary