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What improvements should be made before selling a home?

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1356 Jayell Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862 - Chris Ball Properties

$2,400,000

*** Recent Appraisal from August 2026 is at $3.7 Million U. S. Dollars!! *** With planned improvements throughout this area in the next four to five (4 to 5) years, this number will only dramatically increased to the buyers' delight!! What an amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits here for that lucky buyer… Read More to be so close to Dollywood in Sevierville, and all that area has to offer, as one could bicycle to with all the close proximity parks and that the OWNER FINANCING will surely make this property a 2nd look & OFFER! While maintaining your seclusion and privacy on this nearly 40-acre countryside DREAM location complete with its own pond, 7 stall horse barn, greenhouse, huge 5 car garage capability, a craftsman's dream workshop building, outdoor pavilion/fireplace, custom smoker for those BBQ gatherings, creek which runs through, 2 natural springs, and trails throughout! Appraised over $3.3 million just adds to the unbelievable opportunity that awaits!! Upon entering its powered front gates, one will marvel at the majestic countryside down their driveway, with multiple powered gates throughout this meticulously maintained property which provides those horses security away from the main home. The powered double and single doors to its garage, makes storing multiple cars an ease or future space for a game room, storage, or other that one's mind could decide on! The house invites you in from its gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, to its warm fireplaces complete with dumbwaiter use or amazing kitchens, that's correct- multiple kitchens with all appliances staying along with all furnishing being available. Correct, all furnishing available to stay with your new DREAM property! These 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms plus added space to further add on or enjoy the horse barn complete with another bath with shower, office space, additional hot water tank, 2 additional rooms, 7 stalls, and 2 horse trailers for this incredible horse barn! Pond with its paddle boat awaits just behind the workout building with tools upon tools just waiting for that mechanic to get things started or the attached greenhouse complete with gas line just awaits the new gardener to kick things off! An additional tractor building gives the availability for motorhome storage, additional motorcycle or other toy on-site storage, or just the utmost storage capabilities! Marvel at your acreage from outdoors exploring its trails or indoors from the massive, picturesque windows to its very private double-swing sunroom to relax there or from your Owners Suite soaking-jetted tub! This indoor environment paired to the outdoor space and elements, makes entertaining the most it could be on this truly exceptional and functional property! This is a must-see property in order to experience all that these nearly 40 acres have to offer, schedule your private/guided tour today before its gone and just a DREAM! Property webpage can be viewed at; https://picture-perfect-media.aryeo.com/sites/rxzpwwz/unbranded Read Less

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Listing Snapshot

Days Online

359

Last Updated

Sep 15, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Lot Size

39.65 Acres

Year Built

1975

MLS Number

1316121

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Other equipment: Intercom

Basement

Walkout, Finished, Slab

Building

Built in 1975, Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Block, Frame

Cooling

Central Cooling, Ceiling Fan(s)

Doors

Doors - Storm, Doors - Energy Star

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Porch - Screened, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Covered, Patio, Deck, Prof Landscaped, Balcony

Fireplaces

3 fireplaces, Gas, Brick, Stone, Free Standing, Wood Burning, Gas Log

Floors

Hardwood, Tile

Garage

5 spaces

Heating

Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric

Interior Features

Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen

Lot

39.65 acres, Pond, Creek, Private, Wooded, Irregular Lot, Level, Rolling Slope

Parking

Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Designated Parking, Detached, RV Parking, Main Level

Property

Other structures: Green House, Storage, Stable(s), Gazebo, Barn(s), Workshop, Mountain View, Country Setting, Wooded, Seasonal Mountain

Security Features

Security Alarm, Smoke Detector

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes

Parcel Number: 073 068.00, Annual Amount: $938

Utilities

Water Source: Public, Well

Windows

Windows - Wood, Window - Energy Star, Drapes

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