6701 McCormick Ridge Rd, Whitleyville, TN 38588 – Six-Bedroom Brick Home on 18.8 Acres with Stocked Pond and Farm Buildings

Property Overview

Discover a substantial country property at 6701 McCormick Ridge Road in Whitleyville, Tennessee. Set on 18.8 acres in Jackson County, this six-bedroom, four-bathroom brick home combines 4,195 square feet of interior living space with a full basement, an attached two-car garage, multiple agricultural outbuildings, fenced pasture, and two ponds. The property offers a combination of residential space and existing farm infrastructure for buyers seeking a rural home with room for livestock, equipment, gardening, and outdoor activities.

Built in 2005, the home features central heating and central air conditioning, with all-new HVAC systems noted in the auction description. Hardwood, tile, and carpet flooring provide a mix of interior finishes. The partially finished basement adds usable space, while the covered porch offers an outdoor area connected to the home.

Interior Features

The brick residence provides six bedrooms and four full bathrooms across approximately 4,195 square feet of interior space. The home was constructed in 2005 using brick and frame materials and has a metal roof.

• Six bedrooms and four full bathrooms.
• 4,195 square feet of total interior living area.
• Partially finished full basement.
• Hardwood, tile, and carpet flooring.
• Central heating and central air conditioning.
• All-new HVAC systems noted in the auction description.
• Dishwasher, electric oven, refrigerator, electric range, and microwave listed among the included appliances.
• Covered porch.

Land, Ponds & Outdoor Features

The 18.8-acre property combines cleared ground, wooded areas, and land identified for farm use. Fencing is described as suitable for cattle and goats, and the property also allows horses. The mixture of open and wooded land provides space for agricultural activities, animal keeping, and a range of rural property uses.

Water Features

A stocked pond is one of the property’s principal outdoor features. A second pond is described as containing goldfish and minnows. These water features add to the property’s existing outdoor infrastructure; buyers should independently verify pond conditions, water levels, stocking details, and any applicable maintenance requirements.

Detached Shop & Pole Barn

The property includes a detached shop with a concrete floor and 220-volt electrical service. A large pole barn also has a concrete floor, with space described for hay, commodities, equipment, and storage. The rear portion of the pole barn is configured for livestock.

• Detached shop with concrete floor.
• 220-volt electrical service in the shop.
• Large pole barn with concrete floor.
• Livestock area within the pole barn.
• Fencing for cattle and goats.
• New chicken coop.
• Stocked pond and separate goldfish/minnow pond.
• Land identified as both cleared and wooded.

The combination of acreage, fencing, ponds, and existing outbuildings gives buyers an established starting point for evaluating a small farm or rural homestead. Intended livestock uses, building condition, fencing integrity, electrical capacity, and any applicable land-use requirements should be assessed during due diligence.

Garage, Access & Parking

The home has an attached two-car garage with two covered parking spaces. The road surface is listed as paved. Buyers should verify driveway access, garage dimensions, and the accessibility of the detached shop and agricultural buildings during the property preview.

Utilities & Property Infrastructure

The property is listed with public water and a septic tank. Central heating and central air conditioning are listed for the residence, and the detached shop has 220-volt electrical service. The specific electrical configuration, utility accounts, septic capacity and condition, internet availability, and any service limitations should be confirmed before closing.

Property Condition & Due Diligence

The home was built in 2005, and the auction description highlights the replacement of the HVAC systems. No independent inspection results or comprehensive condition report are available in this listing presentation.

Because the property is being sold at absolute auction, prospective buyers should inspect the residence, basement, roof, mechanical systems, septic system, outbuildings, fencing, ponds, and acreage before bidding. Buyers should also review the auction contract, title information, property boundaries, easements, access, applicable land-use restrictions, and any terms governing personal property or equipment.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Whitleyville is an unincorporated rural community in Jackson County, in northern Middle Tennessee. The area is characterized by rural residential properties, agricultural land, and access to the broader Upper Cumberland region.

Jackson County’s estimated population was 12,466 as of July 1, 2025, compared with a 2020 Census population of 11,617. The county’s rural setting is relevant to buyers considering acreage, livestock facilities, and a home outside a larger urban center.

For everyday needs, prospective residents should evaluate the locations and operating hours of services in nearby communities and allow for travel to larger regional service centers when planning shopping, healthcare, and other regular activities.

Safety & Crime

Crime information should be evaluated by jurisdiction and reporting year. The 2024 Tennessee incident-based crime reporting records include a Jackson County Sheriff’s Office agency overview with 218 reported Group A offenses and 140 cleared offenses. These are agency-level reported offense totals, not a complete measure of all crime in the county and not a property-specific crime rate.

A reliable, directly comparable multi-year series of violent crime, property crime, burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft rates for the immediate Whitleyville area was not established for this listing. Buyers seeking a more detailed assessment should distinguish countywide and agency-level records from conditions at the individual property.

Schools & Education

Public education options for the Whitleyville area are associated with Jackson County’s local school system. School names, grade configurations, enrollment policies, transportation arrangements, and the school’s service boundaries should be confirmed directly with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Nearby school proximity does not establish that a particular school serves this address. A verified address-specific school assignment and a dependable list of nearby private schools were not established for this listing.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Residents of rural Jackson County may need to travel to nearby communities for hospital services, emergency care, primary care, urgent care, and pharmacy services. Cookeville is a regional healthcare destination in the wider Upper Cumberland area, while other facilities may be available in surrounding counties.

Exact distances, current emergency department availability, urgent-care hours, and the nearest appropriate facility for this address have not been established here. Buyers should identify suitable healthcare providers and confirm travel routes based on their individual needs.

Housing Market History

Historical housing data for Jackson County provides broader context for the local market. The table below uses the county’s annual all-transactions house price index, with 2000 set equal to 100. It is an index rather than a dollar-denominated home value, and it describes the countywide housing market rather than this individual property.

Annual changes are approximate calculations from consecutive annual index values. The index reflects countywide housing price movements and is not an appraisal, sale-price estimate, or forecast for this property. Rural acreage, farm buildings, property condition, and auction terms can materially affect an individual property’s market value.

Transportation & Access

Whitleyville is served by a rural road network connecting residents with other Jackson County communities and the wider Upper Cumberland region. The property’s road surface is listed as paved.

Specific distances to major highways, public transportation, airports, and regional employment centers have not been independently established for this address. Buyers should assess their expected commute, road conditions, winter or severe-weather access, and travel requirements during due diligence.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Routine shopping and services for residents of the Whitleyville area may require travel to surrounding communities. Buyers should identify their preferred grocery stores, pharmacies, fuel stations, banks, post office services, hardware retailers, and dining options based on their usual routes.

A verified address-specific inventory of nearby businesses and reliable distances to individual services was not established for this listing. Confirm business locations, availability, and operating hours before relying on a particular service.

Parks & Recreation

The property’s acreage, stocked pond, secondary pond, and mixture of cleared and wooded land provide private outdoor space for activities compatible with the property’s condition and applicable rules. The existing fencing and agricultural buildings may also be useful to buyers interested in rural land management and livestock keeping.

Public parks, designated trails, recreation centers, and managed outdoor recreation areas are additional options to investigate in Jackson County and the surrounding Upper Cumberland region. Specific nearby facilities and distances have not been verified for this address.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property is listed with public water and a septic tank. The home has central heating and central air conditioning, and 220-volt electrical service is noted in the detached shop. These property-specific details should be confirmed through inspections and utility documentation.

Broadband, fiber, cellular reception, natural gas, trash collection, and recycling availability have not been confirmed at the parcel level. Buyers should verify serviceability by exact address, connection costs, equipment requirements, and any restrictions affecting the residence or outbuildings before bidding.

Development & Planning

No specific proposed, pending, approved, or under-construction development project affecting the immediate property surroundings was reliably established for this listing. Buyers interested in future land use should verify current zoning or land-use classifications, agricultural restrictions, building requirements, recorded easements, and any active planning proposals with the relevant local authorities.

Potential development activity should not be assumed, and no future property-value effects are implied.

Property Summary

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