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Is pricing a home higher a good strategy?

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What improvements should be made before selling a home?

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How long does it take to sell a home in Knoxville, TN?

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267 Paradise Lane, Jacksboro, TN 37757 - Chris Ball Properties

$1,199,999

Welcome to your own lakefront retreat, where beautiful water views, spacious living, and incredible potential come together. Situated on a desirable waterfront lot with a gentle slope to the lake, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers main-level living plus a roughed-in walkout basement ready to become an entirely separate living space.… Read More Inside, freshly painted walls and abundant natural light create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The main level features hardwood flooring, brand-new carpet, updated light fixtures, and thoughtful updates throughout. With everything you need on the main floor, the home offers comfortable everyday living while still providing tremendous room to grow. The unfinished walkout basement is one of the property's biggest opportunities. With more than 2,000 square feet of potential additional living space, the lower level already features roughed-in walls, plumbing, and a slab, with plans available for completion. Create guest quarters, a home gym, office, recreation area, multi-generational living space, or an entirely separate entertaining level. Poured concrete foundation walls provide additional structural reinforcement. Outside is where the lake lifestyle truly takes over. A covered deck overlooking the water provides the perfect setting for morning coffee, afternoon gatherings, grilling after a day on the lake, or relaxing as the sun goes down. The walkout basement creates even more possibilities for a future lower-level entertaining area with easy access to the backyard and water. Boaters will especially appreciate that a TVA-permitted boat dock permit is already on file, giving the next owner the opportunity to build a private dock and enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and lake days right from the backyard. Storage and parking are equally impressive, with four garage bays--three on the main level and an additional bay downstairs. There's plenty of room for vehicles, boats, lake toys, a workshop, or additional storage. And unlike many lake properties, this home offers the convenience of public water, sewer, natural gas, and underground electric--no well, septic system, or propane tanks to manage. The roof has also been recently replaced, adding even more peace of mind. Best of all, you can enjoy peaceful waterfront living without feeling disconnected. Located just 3 miles from the interstate, the home provides convenient access to shopping, dining, surrounding communities, and travel. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, main-level living, more than 2,000 square feet of unfinished expansion potential, four garage bays, a covered waterfront deck, TVA dock permit, and a gently sloping lakefront lot, this property offers a rare combination of lifestyle, convenience, and opportunity. Whether you're searching for a full-time lakefront residence, a weekend retreat, multi-generational home, or a property you can customize and expand, this one gives you the space and setting to make it your own. The lake is your backyard. The possibilities are downstairs. And your next chapter on the water starts here. Read Less

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Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 16, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Lot Size

0.56 Acres

Year Built

2005

MLS Number

1353854

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Basement

Walkout, Plumbed, Roughed In, Slab

Building

Built in 2005, Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Brick, Block, Frame

Cooling

Central Cooling, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Porch - Covered, Deck, Windows - Vinyl, Dock

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Insert, Gas Log

Floors

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Garage

4 spaces

Heating

Central, Natural Gas, Electric

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $100, Fee Frequency: Yearly

Interior Features

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

Lot

0.56 acres, Dimensions: 75X283.85, Lake/Water Access, Waterfront, Irregular Lot, Level

Parking

Garage Faces Side, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Basement, RV Parking, Main Level

Property

Lake

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 119H A 018.00, Annual Amount: $2,298.7, Lot: 11

Utilities

Water Source: Public

Water Features

Frontage Type: Lakefront

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