Three-Bedroom Home on 5.06 Acres with Bonus Room and Country Setting – Bolivar, TN – $289,000

Property Overview

Set on 5.06 acres in Bolivar, Tennessee, this two-level single-family home offers 2,088 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and one half bathroom. Built in 1999, the property combines a country setting with convenient access to Bolivar and includes a bonus room, flexible additional room, covered front and rear porches, and four covered parking spaces.

The main level includes the kitchen, primary suite, laundry area, and a spacious living area with an electric fireplace. The kitchen features a custom built-in for additional storage, while the included appliances include a Bosch refrigerator, gas cooktop, microwave, disposal, and stainless-steel appliances. The primary suite has new flooring in the bedroom and closet, along with a bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet.

Recent improvements include a roof that is approximately six years old. The acreage provides room for gardening, outdoor activities, and enjoying the property’s wooded and open surroundings. The home is served by public water and a septic tank, with electricity, natural gas, and fiber-optic availability listed for the property.

Interior Features

Exterior, Land & Parking

The 5.06-acre property provides a generous country setting outside the more concentrated residential areas of Bolivar. The grounds include a chain-link fence, covered front and rear porches, and views from the property.

Parking includes a two-space attached garage, a two-space carport, and gravel parking areas, providing four covered spaces in total. The property is accessed by an asphalt road.

Construction & Property Details

• Single-family residence built in 1999
• Two levels
• Brick exterior
• Slab foundation
• 2,088 square feet of interior livable area
• 5.06 acres
• No basement
• Electric fireplace
• Standard property condition
• Warranty listed with the property

Utilities & Connectivity

The property is listed with public water service and a septic tank. Electricity is connected, natural gas is connected, and phone service is available. Fiber-optic service is listed as available for the property.

Bolivar’s municipal utility information identifies Bolivar Utility Department as a provider of water, sewer, and gas services within its service area, while the City of Bolivar also lists Bolivar Energy Authority, AT&T, Spectrum, and Aeneas among local utility and connectivity providers. Area-level availability does not by itself establish service at this particular property beyond the property-specific utility details above.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Bolivar is the county seat of Hardeman County in southwestern Tennessee. The U.S. Census Bureau reports a 2025 population estimate of 5,043 for the city, compared with a 2020 Census population of 5,205. Bolivar’s location places residents within the broader West Tennessee region, with the community serving as a local center for government, education, healthcare, shopping, and recreation.

Safety & Crime

For city-level context, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s 2024 Crime in Tennessee report lists the Bolivar Police Department with a 2024 population estimate of 5,119, 674 reported Group A offenses, and 385 cleared offenses. The report also lists 353 total arrests for the agency in 2024. These figures describe reported activity within the agency’s jurisdiction and should not be interpreted as property-specific conditions.

Schools & Education

Hardeman County Schools serves the Bolivar area and lists Bolivar Elementary School for Pre-K through 5th grade, Bolivar Middle School for grades 6 through 8, and Bolivar Central High School for grades 9 through 12. The district also operates additional schools throughout Hardeman County. School proximity does not establish enrollment assignment for this property, so prospective buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries directly with the district.

Healthcare & Hospitals

West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital is located at 650 Nuckolls Road in Bolivar and operates as a 25-bed critical access hospital. The facility provides healthcare services for Bolivar and surrounding Hardeman County communities, including emergency and other hospital services.

Housing Market History

Historical housing data for Hardeman County provides a longer-term market reference for the area. The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s annual All-Transactions House Price Index is an index rather than a dollar-denominated home value, with 2000 equal to 100. The comparable five-year series below shows the county index from 2021 through 2025.

From 2021 to 2025, the Hardeman County index increased by approximately 43.8%. This historical series is descriptive and does not predict future property values. For additional local context, Zillow reported an average Bolivar home value of $152,910 as of August 31, 2026, with a 1-year change of 1.1%.

Transportation & Access

Bolivar has local and regional roadway access through the West Tennessee road network. For aviation, William L. Whitehurst Field Airport is a public-use airport located approximately four miles southwest of Bolivar according to current FAA-derived airport information. Jackson Regional Airport is also identified in regional aviation information approximately 20 miles north of Bolivar. No unsupported property-specific commute times are stated here.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Bolivar provides everyday services within the local community, including grocery, retail, pharmacy, banking, dining, fuel, and other household services. The property description places the home near Bolivar’s Walmart and identifies Bolivar as the nearest community for everyday shopping and services.

Parks & Recreation

Bolivar’s Parks & Recreation Department operates six parks and two fishing lakes. Pleasant Run Creek Park includes 170 acres of green space, trails, an arboretum, disc golf course, dog park, and fishing lake. City Park includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, multi-purpose ball fields, picnic facilities, a pedestrian and bicycle trail, and a playground. Sand Beach Lake provides fishing, trails, and boating opportunities for appropriate small watercraft.

Utilities & Connectivity

At the community level, the City of Bolivar identifies energy, water, sewer, gas, internet, telephone, and television providers serving the area. Census QuickFacts reports that 89.4% of Bolivar households had a broadband Internet subscription during the 2020–2024 period. The property itself is specifically listed with electricity connected, natural gas connected, public water, septic service, phone availability, and fiber-optic availability.

Development & Planning

Bolivar continues to have public improvement and recreation projects underway or planned. In August 2026, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced a $3.5 million Local Parks and Recreation Fund and GO Fund award for the City of Bolivar Community Center New Indoor Pool Development. The city also identifies Hatchie River Park as a park currently under construction, with a boat ramp already in use while planning for additional amenities continues.

Property Summary