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What improvements should be made before selling a home?

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241 Deer Run Point, LaFollette, TN 37766 - Chris Ball Properties

$998,000

241 Deer Run Point -- Lake Days, Treetop Evenings & Lakefront Room for Everyone Morning coffee beneath the trees, afternoons on Norris Lake, and evenings gathered around your own deck bar--this Deerfield Resort lakefront home knows how to make a weekend feel like a vacation! Tucked into a sheltered cove with… Read More very little wake from the main channel, this home enjoys beautiful views toward the big water. Its southern outlook captures both sunrise and sunset colors, giving you something special to enjoy at either end of the day. A concrete circular driveway welcomes you to this four-bedroom home, with all four bedrooms conveniently located on the entry level. The primary suite features a private bath with a custom walk-in shower and its own deck retreat. Three additional bedrooms share a full bath and access to another deck, giving everyone a place to step outside and enjoy the lake air. Upstairs is where everyone comes together! The spacious, open kitchen, dining, and living area creates an inviting gathering place for pancake breakfasts, family dinners, and stories from the day on the water. Slip outside to the little coffee nook deck, or settle into the expansive covered deck with composite decking. Shaded by a beautiful tree canopy, this elevated perch just might become your favorite spot in the house. The fun continues downstairs with a generous recreation space, a large sunken bar, and room for friendly foosball competition. A cozy bunk room, full bath with a walk-in shower, laundry room, and additional storage round out this level. Outside, another spacious deck features a built-in bar and overhead rain protection--perfect for keeping the conversation going during a summer shower. At the water, your one-bay dock offers a sunning area, storage locker, and a rooftop deck with a pergola. Spend the afternoon floating in the cove, head out for a cruise, or enjoy the view from your rooftop hangout. The property also offers enough lake frontage to accommodate a larger dock if desired, subject to applicable approvals. Two outdoor storage buildings provide handy space for lake gear and toys, with one large enough to accommodate a Jet Ski, side-by-side, or golf cart. Beyond your own waterfront retreat, Deerfield Resort offers plenty to fill your days, including championship golf at The Greens at Deerfield, a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball, a playground, sand volleyball, and a private airstrip. Add the convenience of Deerfield Cove Marina, local dining, and Deerside Market, and you have a lake community with something for everyone. From shaded treetop mornings to colorful evening skies, this home is ready for your next chapter of Norris Lake memories. Bring the swimsuits, invite your favorite people, and let lake life begin! Read Less

Courtesy of Fields Real Estate Co., INC. 423-562-9633

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Nov 2, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Lot Size

1.01 Acres

Year Built

1988

MLS Number

1356397

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Basement

Finished, Slab

Building

Built in 1988, Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Block, Frame

Cooling

Central Cooling, Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Porch - Covered, Patio, Deck, Balcony, Dock

Floors

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Heating

Central, Heat Pump, Electric

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $208.33, Fee Frequency: Monthly, Fee Includes: Some Amenities, Amenities: Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Club House, Golf Course, Playground

Interior Features

Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen

Lot

1.01 acres, Dimensions: 258x236, Lake/Water Access, Man-Made Lake, Waterfront, Current Dock Permit on File, Golf Community

Parking

Off-Street Parking

Property

Other structures: Boat - House, Storage, Mountain View, Wooded

Security Features

Gated Community, Smoke Detector

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes

Parcel Number: 100M A 02300 000, Annual Amount: $2,195.98

Utilities

Water Source: Public, Well

Water Features

Frontage Type: Lakefront

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