Four-Bedroom Historic Farmhouse on 2.57 Acres – Fayetteville, TN – $299,900

Property Overview

Step into the character of a nearly century-old farmhouse while enjoying the comfort of important updates already completed. This historic single-family residence offers four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and approximately 2,690 square feet of living space on 2.57 picturesque acres in Fayetteville, Tennessee.

The two-story home, built in 1930, retains original character alongside updated electrical and plumbing systems completed after 1985. Flexible living spaces include a primary bedroom on the main level, a separate dining room, office space, laundry room, and a spacious den with a wood-burning stove and walls of windows overlooking the back acreage.

A screened and covered side porch provides an inviting outdoor sitting area, while the upper level contains three additional bedrooms. The largest upstairs bedroom features views and a Juliet balcony that adds another distinctive architectural detail.

Outside, the 2.57-acre parcel is cleared and maintained for relatively easy care. A detached two-car asphalt garage includes a bonus room that can serve as a workshop, hobby room, craft studio, or personal retreat. Portions of the home have uneven floors, a characteristic consistent with its age and historic construction.

Interior Features

The main level is arranged for flexible everyday living, with separate living and dining rooms, a 180-square-foot kitchen, a 156-square-foot additional room, and a 252-square-foot den. The den measures approximately 12 by 21 feet and includes a wood-burning stove and broad windows overlooking the back acreage.

The kitchen includes an electric range, microwave, and refrigerator. Laundry connections are provided for an electric dryer and washer. Interior features include ceiling fans, high ceilings, high-speed internet connectivity, and flooring consisting of carpet, luxury vinyl, and vinyl.

Central heating and central air conditioning provide year-round climate control. The home has one fireplace with a wood-burning configuration and a crawl-space foundation.

Historic Character & Updates

The farmhouse retains details associated with its 1930 construction, including original wood ceilings beneath the existing drop ceiling. The drop ceiling can be removed to expose the original ceiling treatment and increase the visual sense of height.

Electrical and plumbing systems have been updated after 1985. The property is not new construction, and portions of the home retain uneven flooring consistent with its age.

Land, Porch & Garage

The 2.57-acre parcel features cleared topography and a maintained setting. A screened covered porch extends the home’s usable living space outdoors, while the upper-level Juliet balcony adds another vantage point over the surrounding property.

The detached two-car garage provides dedicated parking and additional enclosed space. Its bonus room offers flexibility for a workshop, hobby area, craft studio, or personal retreat.

Utilities & Property Services

The property is equipped with public water and a septic tank. Water is listed as available, and cable is connected. The local Fayetteville Public Utilities system provides public water service in the Fayetteville area, while property-specific utility details remain as stated for the home.

The home also includes high-speed internet as an interior feature. Broadband availability and service levels can vary by address and provider, so prospective buyers should confirm current service options directly with providers before making a decision.

Area Overview

Fayetteville is the county seat of Lincoln County in southern Middle Tennessee. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city’s population at 7,068 as of July 1, 2025, compared with a 2020 Census population of 7,068. Fayetteville combines a historic downtown with local businesses, civic facilities, schools, healthcare services, and access to the surrounding Lincoln County area.

Fayetteville Main Street describes its mission as preserving the community’s historic downtown while supporting local businesses. Its downtown directory includes restaurants, banks, pharmacies, retail shops, antiques, arts organizations, and other everyday services.

Safety & Crime

Current crime conditions can change from year to year, and city-level statistics should not be interpreted as conditions at an individual property. A reliable current city-level crime series with consistent 2024–2026 metrics was not located in the authoritative sources reviewed for this listing, so no unsupported crime rate or safety ranking is presented here.

For current incident information, residents and buyers should consult the appropriate local law-enforcement resources and statewide or federal crime-data systems for the latest available reporting.

Schools & Education

Fayetteville City Schools operates one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school serving grades PreK–12. The district identifies Ralph Askins School, Fayetteville Middle School, and Fayetteville High School as its schools.

• Ralph Askins School — elementary education
• Fayetteville Middle School — grades 6–8
• Fayetteville High School — grades 9–12

Nearby schools are listed for area orientation; school assignment for a specific residence should be confirmed directly with the school system before enrollment decisions.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Lincoln Medical Center is located at 106 Medical Center Boulevard in Fayetteville and serves as the primary hospital for Lincoln Health. The 49-bed hospital provides emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services for the surrounding community.

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical comparison, the following table uses the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s annual All-Transactions House Price Index for Lincoln County, Tennessee. The index is not a dollar home value; it measures changes in single-family home prices using a repeat-transactions methodology and is indexed to 2000 = 100.

From 2021 through 2025, the Lincoln County index increased from 200.17 to 303.51, an increase of approximately 51.6% over the period. This historical series is descriptive of countywide price movement and does not predict the future value of an individual property.

More recent market context from Zillow shows a typical Lincoln County home value of $265,339 as of August 31, 2026, with a reported 3.9% year-over-year increase. Zillow also reported 166 homes for sale and 41 new listings in the county at that time.

Transportation & Access

Fayetteville is served by a network of U.S. and Tennessee state routes, including U.S. 231 and U.S. 431. Tennessee Department of Transportation resources provide current roadway, incident, construction, and weather information through Tennessee 511 and SmartWay.

For current travel conditions, construction activity, and route-specific incidents, Tennessee 511 provides statewide traffic information and can be accessed online or by dialing 511 within Tennessee.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Downtown Fayetteville provides a variety of local shopping and everyday services. Fayetteville Main Street’s current business directory includes pharmacies, banks, restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, furniture, florists, cafes, professional services, and other local businesses.

Examples listed in the downtown directory include Carter’s Drug Store, Bank of Lincoln County, Fayetteville Antique Mall, Sissy’s Antiques & Interiors, West Side Antiques, Cahoots, and other locally operated businesses.

Parks & Recreation

Fayetteville provides community recreation opportunities through its parks and recreation programs. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department offers facilities and programs including ball fields, parks, recreation centers, tennis facilities, a pool, soccer facilities, and community activities.

The Fayetteville-Lincoln County Museum & Civic Center is also located in the community at 521 South Main Street, providing a local cultural and historical resource.

Utilities & Connectivity

Fayetteville Public Utilities provides public water service in the Fayetteville area and also operates electric, wastewater, natural gas, and telecommunications-related services. Its current water system information states that the system produces more than 2.4 million gallons of potable water per day and maintains a distribution network serving the community.

This residence is specifically listed with public water, septic tank sewer service, water availability, cable connectivity, and high-speed internet. Property-specific service availability should be confirmed with the relevant provider before closing.

Development & Planning

No specific proposed, approved, or under-construction development project was identified in the authoritative sources reviewed that could be reliably connected to this property or its immediate surroundings as of October 2026. Prospective buyers interested in future land-use or infrastructure changes should consult the City of Fayetteville and Lincoln County planning resources for current agendas, zoning information, and project status.

Property Summary