Three-Bedroom Historic Schoolhouse on 3 Acres – Cumberland Furnace, TN – $230,000

Property Overview

1478 Stayton Road is a distinctive 1946 single-family property in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee, set on 3 acres of low, private, rolling land with a valley view. Originally built as a local schoolhouse, the structure preserves period character including original hardwood flooring, historical wood trim, original wall-mounted schoolhouse water fountains, high ceilings, and the original raised performance stage.

The property offers a rare combination of historic character and substantial space for renovation or creative reuse. The current living area includes three bedrooms, one full bathroom, an updated kitchen, a spacious living room, wood flooring, central air, ceiling fans, and an open floor plan. The larger structure provides significant unfinished or remodeling potential for a future owner.

Outside, the property includes 3 acres, an unpaved parking area, public water, septic service, and natural gas availability. The setting is rural and private while providing regional access toward Charlotte, Dickson, Clarksville, and the greater Nashville area. The property is offered as an AS IS / CASH ONLY sale.

Historic Character & Interior

The home includes three main-level bedrooms. Bedroom dimensions are approximately 22 by 12 feet, 22 by 10 feet, and 19 by 11 feet. The living room measures approximately 22 by 22 feet. The bathroom features ceramic finishes.

The central stage area provides a distinctive architectural feature that can accommodate a variety of future uses, subject to the owner’s renovation plans and applicable requirements.

Land, Access & Utilities

• 3 acres
• Low, private, rolling-slope topography
• Valley view
• Unpaved parking
• One level
• No basement
• Permanent foundation
• Public water
• Septic tank
• Natural gas available
• Electric range and refrigerator included
• Washer and electric dryer hookups

The property is located on Stayton Road with access toward Tennessee Highway 48 and the surrounding Dickson County road network. The current property record identifies parcel 028 00201 000.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Cumberland Furnace is an unincorporated community in Dickson County, Tennessee, within ZIP Code 37051. The community has a long connection to Tennessee’s early iron industry, and Dickson County identifies Cumberland Furnace as an important part of the county’s industrial history. The National Register of Historic Places also documents historic resources in the Cumberland Furnace area, including the Drouillard House and St. James Episcopal Church.

The surrounding county combines rural communities with established services in Charlotte and Dickson. The Dickson County Chamber maintains directories covering shopping, services, healthcare, recreation, transportation, and other local resources.

Safety & Crime

Crime statistics should be evaluated by the reporting jurisdiction and year rather than treated as a property-specific safety rating. The FBI Crime Data Explorer provides reported crime data by agency and geography, including violent and property-crime categories. No property-specific crime rate or safety score is assigned to this home.

Schools & Education

Nearby schools listed for 1478 Stayton Road include Charlotte Elementary School, Charlotte Middle School, and Creek Wood High School. School boundaries and enrollment assignments can change, so buyers should confirm current assignment information directly with Dickson County Schools before making enrollment decisions.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare resources are available in nearby Dickson. TriStar Horizon Medical Center at 111 Highway 70 East provides emergency care along with cardiology, diagnostic imaging, oncology, orthopedics, women’s care, and other medical services. TriStar also operates a freestanding emergency room at 107 Natchez Park Drive in Dickson.

Housing Market History

ZIP Code 37051 provides a consistent historical reference point through U.S. Census American Community Survey data for median home value. The figures below describe the typical value of owner-occupied housing units in the ZIP code and are not an appraisal or valuation of 1478 Stayton Road.

The 2020-to-2024 change in this ZIP-code-level Census measure was approximately 104.48%. Historical statistics are descriptive of the selected geography and period and should not be interpreted as a prediction of future property values.

Transportation & Access

Regional road access centers on Tennessee Highway 48 and the Dickson County road network. The Dickson County Municipal Airport is located at 2372 Sylvia Road in Dickson and serves corporate and general aviation users. The property listing directions identify Highway 48 as the principal approach toward Stayton Road.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday shopping and services are concentrated in the broader Dickson County area. The Dickson County Chamber directory lists grocery and food markets, pharmacies and healthcare businesses, farm and home suppliers, retail stores, restaurants, banking and other local services. The directory provides a current starting point for identifying available businesses and services.

Parks & Recreation

Outdoor recreation is an established part of the surrounding Dickson County landscape. Montgomery Bell State Park in nearby Burns encompasses 3,782 acres and includes hiking trails, wooded terrain, recreational facilities, and historic resources associated with the region’s early iron industry.

Utilities & Connectivity

Property-specific utility information lists public water, septic service, and natural gas availability. Internet availability should be verified at the exact address because broadband providers and technologies can vary from one location to another. The FCC National Broadband Map allows buyers to enter a specific address and review reported provider availability, technologies, and advertised speeds.

Cumberland Connect also provides an address-based availability lookup for its broadband service where its network is available.

Development & Planning

Dickson County maintains planning and zoning resources covering zoning districts, development standards, subdivision regulations, building permits, planning maps, and long-range growth guidance. County planning materials distinguish between urban growth boundaries, planned growth areas, and rural areas. Buyers considering renovation or changes to this property should confirm applicable zoning, permitting, land-use, and building requirements with Dickson County Planning & Zoning.

Property Summary