Remodeled 3-Bedroom Home on 2.01 Acres with Exceptional Outdoor Living – Sweetwater, TN – $349,900
Property Overview
Beautifully remodeled and thoughtfully updated, this three-bedroom, two-bath home offers 1,680 square feet of living space on approximately 2.01 acres across two separate tracts in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Set in a private, off-the-main-road location with wooded acreage to the rear, the property combines a desirable split-bedroom floor plan with extensive interior improvements and substantial outdoor living space.
The extensive remodel includes a metal roof, sheetrock, windows, doors, cabinetry, and newer systems throughout. Inside, the kitchen is a standout feature with engineered quartz countertops and sink, real-wood soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel smart appliances, a large island with bar seating and USB charging ports, and a spacious walk-in pantry.
The living room features a stacked-stone gas fireplace with mantle, durable LVP flooring, and French doors opening to the outdoor living area. The primary suite includes his-and-hers walk-in closet space with adjustable storage systems and a remodeled bath with a glass-enclosed multi-mode spa shower with waterfall feature and bench, freestanding soaking tub, and enhanced-lighting medicine cabinets. Both additional bedrooms include walk-in closets with adjustable shelving.
Interior Features
The split-bedroom layout provides a distinct primary suite separated from the two additional bedrooms. The kitchen combines real-wood soft-close cabinetry with engineered quartz countertops, a matching quartz sink, stainless steel smart appliances, island seating, USB charging ports, and a spacious walk-in pantry.
The primary bathroom features a glass-enclosed multi-mode spa shower with waterfall feature and bench, a freestanding soaking tub, and enhanced-lighting medicine cabinets. The primary suite and both additional bedrooms provide walk-in closet space with adjustable storage systems or shelving.
The living room includes a stacked-stone gas-log fireplace with mantle, LVP flooring, and French doors connecting the interior to the outdoor living area. Additional interior features include a smart thermostat, vinyl windows, central electric heating, central air conditioning, and ceiling fans.
Exterior & Outdoor Living
Outdoor spaces are designed around the home’s private setting and wooded rear acreage. A 12-foot by 40-foot two-level Trex rear deck includes an outdoor bar, while the covered front Trex deck is accented by custom stacked-stone piers. A firepit patio and concrete walkway add additional defined outdoor areas.
The property provides three-car parking, French drains, hidden gutter downspouts, and a level lot. A 10-foot by 12-foot insulated storage shed is also associated with the property and is a negotiable item.
Construction, Utilities & Property Details
- Year built: 2001
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Exterior materials: Vinyl siding and block
- Foundation/basement: Crawl space
- Water: Public
- Sewer: Septic tank
- Heating: Central, electric
- Cooling: Central air and ceiling fans
- Fireplace: One gas-log fireplace
- Lot: Approximately 2.01 acres across two tracts
- Parcel: 054 001.34
- View: Country setting
- Recent survey available
Area Overview
Sweetwater is a city in Monroe County, Tennessee, with a population estimate of 6,706 as of July 1, 2025, compared with a 2020 Census population of 6,312. The city covers approximately 8.84 square miles of land. Census QuickFacts reports a 2020–2024 median household income of $45,451 and an average travel time to work of 20.0 minutes for workers age 16 and over.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts | City of Sweetwater
Safety & Crime
Sweetwater maintains a municipal police department serving the city. The department provides local police services and a non-emergency dispatch contact. Current official city sources reviewed for this listing did not provide a complete 2024–2026 citywide crime table suitable for presenting current violent- and property-crime totals, so no unsupported safety rating or current crime statistic is assigned to the property or neighborhood.
Historical FBI reporting does provide older city-level data for Sweetwater, including 2018 reported offenses. Those historical figures should be treated as a dated record rather than a representation of current conditions.
Sources: Sweetwater Police Department | FBI Crime Data — Tennessee, 2018
Schools & Education
Nearby public schools in the Sweetwater City School System include Sweetwater Primary for pre-kindergarten through second grade, Sweetwater Elementary for grades 3–4, Brown Intermediate for grades 5–6, Sweetwater Junior High for grades 7–8, and Sweetwater High School for grades 9–12. The school system states that it serves children from the City of Sweetwater and the first district of Monroe County. School assignment for a particular parcel should be confirmed directly with the school system before relying on proximity as an enrollment determination.
Sources: Sweetwater City School System | TSSAA — Sweetwater Junior High | TSSAA — Sweetwater High School
Healthcare & Hospitals
Sweetwater Hospital Association operates its main campus at 304 Wright Street in Sweetwater. Its published services include emergency care, urgent care, cardiology, general surgery, laboratory services, pediatrics, physical therapy, radiology, orthopedic care, women’s health, and other medical services. Additional affiliated locations serve surrounding communities including Athens, Madisonville, and Tellico Plains.
Sources: Sweetwater Hospital Association | Hospital Locations | Hospital Services
Housing Market History
A consistent five-year series of Sweetwater home values from Zillow Home Value Index data shows the following annual values. The series is presented as historical market information for the city and is not a valuation of this property.
| Year | Average Home Value | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $226,529 | — |
| 2023 | $239,184 | +5.6% |
| 2024 | $258,049 | +7.9% |
| 2025 | $257,761 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | $260,255 | +1.0% |
Sources: Watermen Capital — Zillow ZHVI Historical Series | Zillow — Sweetwater Housing Market
Transportation & Access
Sweetwater benefits from regional access through Interstate 75 and state routes serving the community. Tennessee Department of Transportation references I-75 Exit 60 for Sweetwater and identifies State Route 2 and State Route 68 as important alternate routes in the area. TDOT also provides Tennessee 511 and TNSmartWay for current highway incidents, construction activity, weather-related road conditions, and travel information.
The city’s Main Street Mobility Plan addresses pedestrian connectivity and transportation improvements along U.S. Highway 11 / State Route 2. The plan also references the completed High Street sidewalk/trail project and planned connectivity associated with the Sweetwater Greenway.
Sources: Tennessee Department of Transportation | Tennessee 511 | Sweetwater Main Street Mobility Plan
Shopping & Everyday Services
Sweetwater provides everyday shopping and services within the city. The community’s official website highlights its historic downtown shopping district and local Main Street activity. A Walmart Supercenter is located at 935 Highway 11 South and provides grocery shopping along with pharmacy, vision, wireless, and other retail services.
Sources: City of Sweetwater | Walmart Supercenter — Sweetwater | Sweetwater Main Street Market
Parks & Recreation
Sweetwater’s parks and recreation system includes baseball fields, football stadiums, basketball courts, walking trails, public stages, soccer fields, tennis courts, swimming pools, picnic facilities, and meeting spaces. The city lists Engelman Park and Splash Pad, Circle Park and Traincar, The Duck Park and Bandstand, Jones Park, and the Sweetwater Recreation Complex among its public recreational spaces.
The city reports that Phase Two of Engelman Park added a splash pad, pavilion, swing set, additional parking, and restrooms. The Parks and Recreation Department also identifies a new pool project as underway and references the High Street bike trail and Sweetwater Greenway connections.
Sources: City of Sweetwater Parks & Recreation | Sweetwater Parks, Green Spaces & Picnic Areas
Utilities & Connectivity
Sweetwater Utilities Board provides electric, water, wastewater, and natural gas services within its service area. The property itself is identified with public water and septic tank sewer service, so the area-level availability of municipal utilities should not be interpreted as a change to the property’s verified utility configuration.
Internet availability varies by address. AT&T reports fiber availability in parts of Sweetwater, while Spectrum advertises fiber-powered internet service in the Sweetwater area. Buyers should verify service type, speed, and availability directly at the property address before relying on any advertised connectivity option.
Sources: Sweetwater Utilities Board | Sweetwater Utilities — Electricity | AT&T Fiber — Sweetwater | Spectrum — Sweetwater
Development & Planning
The City of Sweetwater maintains planning and development initiatives that include the Sweetwater Opportunity Zone and Commerce Park, as well as transportation and pedestrian-planning efforts. The city’s Main Street Mobility Plan addresses roadway, sidewalk, bicycle, and pedestrian connectivity, including connections involving High Street and the Sweetwater Greenway.
Current city materials also show ongoing community projects and planning discussions in 2026, including a pool project, community center project, capital improvement planning, and TDOT-funded transportation updates. These projects are area-level planning matters and should not be interpreted as guarantees of future development or changes in property value.
Sources: City of Sweetwater | Sweetwater Main Street Mobility Plan | City of Sweetwater — February 2026 Workshop Agenda | City of Sweetwater — March 2026 Workshop Agenda
Property Summary
| Property Type | Single Family Residence |
|---|---|
| Address | 497 Old Mine Rd |
| City | Sweetwater |
| County | Monroe County |
| State | Tennessee |
| ZIP | 37874 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full bathrooms |
| Square Feet | 1,680 sq ft |
| Lot Size | Approximately 2.01 acres across two separate tracts |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Parcel/APN | 054 001.34 |
| Condition | Extensively remodeled |
| Water | Public |
| Sewer | Septic tank |
| Heating | Central, electric |
| Cooling | Central air and ceiling fans |
| Fireplace | One gas-log fireplace |
| Parking | Three-car parking |
| Lot Features | Level, wooded rear acreage, country setting |
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