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Is pricing a home higher a good strategy?

Pricing a home significantly above its market value is rarely a good strategy. It typically leads to extended time on the market, fewer showings, and lowball offers, as buyers and their agents may perceive it as unrealistic. The most effective strategy is strategic pricing based on current, local comparable sales (comps) to generate maximum interest and competition, which ultimately drives the highest possible sale price in the shortest time.

What improvements should be made before selling a home?

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What marketing is needed to sell a home today?

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Does timing matter when selling a home?

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The market is constantly changing. Instead of a generic answer, we provide a free, customized East Tennessee market report tailored to your specific neighborhood and property type. This report includes current statistics on sales, inventory, and pricing trends to give you a clear and accurate picture of the market as it relates to you.

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1902 Fain Cemetery Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725 - Chris Ball Properties

$1,795,000

PRICE IMPROVEMENT, JUST FOR YOU! Are you looking for a home where privacy, serenity, tranquility, and beauty come together? Then this horse farm at 1902 Fain Cemetery Rd. is your country life peace of heaven. The beautiful custom built log home sits on 33.95 acres and features 3048 sq. ft,… Read More 3 bedrooms + an office, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 2 car garage. Just driving up the driveway, you can already feel the peace of this property; you see the majestic views of the mountains and lake. As you walk through the front door, you are welcomed by the gleaming hardwood floors and the floor to ceiling stacked stone gas fireplace. The spacious living room and dining room offer the ideal layout to host those heartwarming gatherings with family and friends. The perfectly designed kitchen provides plenty of countertop space to serve all your favorite dishes. Speaking of dishes, the cabinets are in abundance in this home. The main level master bedroom suite also includes a gorgeous gas burning stone fireplace to enjoy on those cold Winter nights. During the warmer months, spend some time rocking your cares away on the full length front porch, soaking in those unbelievable views, or grab a book and get lost reading on your screened back porch. Not a reader, then just take a moment to watch all the wildlife that comes to visit the backyard. The fenced backyard is perfect for your fur babies or your little ones to run and play safely. If the current square footage isn't enough, then take advantage of the additional 1320 square footage on the lower level that can be finished to get you even more living space. Or use it to store all those extras that you just don't want to get rid of. This stunning 33 acres is completely cleared and fully fenced with 8 strand Hi Tensile Wire (no barbed wire). With everything in place for the horses, you have 3 ponds, a 4 stall barn with electric and water, and a fenced paddock with run in shed. The barn has a large loft for hay storage. There is even a detached 952 sq. ft. Summer Kitchen, if you wanted to restore it to bring back the ''good ole days'' or turn it into a luxurious area for your guests. Location is ideal and only minutes to I40 and Dandridge...and less than 30 minutes to Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Opportunities to own properties like this don't come around often; you don't want to miss this chance. There is so much more to this one that you'll need to come see for yourself. Read Less

Courtesy of BHGRE/TR Realty Partners 865-376-6242

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

254

Last Updated

Nov 3, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Lot Size

33.95 Acres

Year Built

1990

MLS Number

1330187

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Other equipment: Backup Generator

Basement

Walkout, Unfinished

Building

Built in 1990, Construction Materials: Log

Cooling

Central Cooling

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Porch - Screened, Porch - Covered, Deck

Fireplaces

2 fireplaces, Gas, Stone

Floors

Hardwood

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Central, Propane, Electric

Interior Features

Walk-In Closet(s)

Lot

33.95 acres, Pond, Private, Level, Rolling Slope

Parking

Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Main Level

Property

Other structures: Storage, Stable(s), Barn(s), Workshop, Mountain View, Seasonal Lake View, Country Setting, Seasonal Mountain, Lake

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes

Parcel Number: 081 03202 000, Annual Amount: $3,303.7

Utilities

Water Source: Well

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