03/12/2026
šæ Thinking About Buying or Selling Land in East Tennessee?
One thing Iām seeing more and more lately is people dreaming about owning a little piece of land here in McMinn or Monroe County ā whether itās for a future home, homesteading, a cabin in the woods, or just some space to breathe.
But buying land is very different from buying a house.
Here are 3 things many buyers donāt realize when looking at land:
āļø Utilities matter more than you think
Power, water, and septic availability can make a huge difference in what you can actually do with the property.
āļø Access is everything
Does the land have road frontage? A recorded easement? These details can impact value and financing.
āļø You might need to install septic or a well (or both)
Before you fall in love with a property, itās important to know the expense and processes involved.
I help buyers navigate these questions all the time, especially for rural and mountain properties around Tellico Plains.
If youāve ever thought about owning land here, send me a message ā Iām always happy to talk through what to look for (even if youāre just starting to explore).
Alexis Ellis
Keller Williams Athens
1607 Congress Pkwy S.
Athens, TN 37303
o. 423-649-0090
c. 770-548-9119
*Each office independently owned and operated