Located in the heart of Butler in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Tennessee find 136 Church Street. A part of OLD BUTLER history -the home was built in 1936 and moved to its location before Lake Watauga was created. ''Watauga Lake, Butler General Store, Butler Museum and other downtown amenities are within a short distance of this historic traditional-styled home. Enjoy a mountain view from the covered front porch, distinctive landscaping and a spacious rear yard with room for a garden. In addition to the living room, formal dining room, spacious kitchen, breakfast nook, are 3 bedrooms, full bath, laundry and storage on the main level. The upper story features a private and secluded owner's suite with skylights in the bedroom and bath, plus a generous garden tub and dual sinks. Journey outside to find an outbuilding for storage and two-story accessory unit which could be used for an art studio. A variety of fruit trees-the property hosts an apple, pear, peach, and cherry tree. An exterior combination of brick and log, this home offers a unique presence a-top a hill. Original attributes of the home have been maintained along with kitchen upgrades, built ins, fresh paint and exterior stain. Owner to refinish main level hardwood floors once premises are vacated. Enjoy all four seasons in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Great home to entertain family and friends. Within minutes to Lake Watauga Winery, Mountain City, DMRA, Bristol Motor Speedway, Boone, North Carolina and all Tri City area attractions. Buyer/Buyer's agent to verify all information''.
For sale
$299,000
136 Church St, Butler, TN 37640
4beds
1,644sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1939
0.73 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Outbuilding for storageHistoric traditional-styled homeCovered front porchTwo-story accessory unitSpacious kitchenBreakfast nookKitchen upgrades
- 652 days |
- 1,472 |
- 63 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 18, 2026 at 06:51am
Listed by:
Elizabeth Cornett 423-471-1652,
Ace Realty 423-727-5554
Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 9967206
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- 2+ Person Tub, Eat-in Kitchen, Soaking Tub
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,776
- Total interior livable area: 1,644 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.73 Acres
- Dimensions: 226 x 140 IRR
- Topography: Cleared, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Storage
- Parcel number: 081o B 006.00
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick, Log, Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Listed
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Landscaping
Location
- Region: Butler
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $127,000
- Annual tax amount: $702
- Date on market: 6/13/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,733/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2024 | Price change | $299,000+4.9%$182/sqft |
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| 6/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $285,000+14%$173/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9967206 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $250,000-10.7%$152/sqft |
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| 10/31/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2021 | Price change | $280,000-6%$170/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $298,000+183.8%$181/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2008 | Sold | $105,000$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $702 | $31,750 |
| 2024 | $702 | $31,750 |
| 2023 | $702 +22.1% | $31,750 |
| 2022 | $575 | $31,750 |
| 2021 | -- | $31,750 +24% |
| 2020 | $525 | $25,600 |
| 2019 | $525 | $25,600 |
| 2018 | $525 0% | $25,600 |
| 2017 | $525 | $25,600 |
| 2016 | $525 +13.3% | $25,600 |
| 2015 | $463 -0.4% | $25,600 -0.4% |
| 2014 | $465 +0% | $25,700 +0% |
| 2013 | $465 +2.3% | $25,697 |
| 2012 | $455 | $25,697 |
| 2011 | $455 | $25,697 |
| 2010 | -- | $25,697 +19.6% |
| 2009 | $436 | $21,481 |
| 2008 | $436 | $21,481 |
| 2007 | $436 | $21,481 |
| 2006 | $436 -22.2% | $21,481 |
| 2005 | $561 +20.2% | $21,481 +20.2% |
| 2004 | $466 +8.8% | $17,873 |
| 2002 | $429 | $17,873 +60.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $11,145 -75% |
| 2000 | -- | $44,580 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,566/mo
Principal & interest
$1471
Property taxes
$95
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Neighborhood: 37640
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Doe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 8.9 mi
- 4/10Johnson Co Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 15.7 mi
- 4/10Johnson Co High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 15.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Doe
- Middle: Johnson Co
- High: Johnson Co
Source: TVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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