$799,000

487 Heather Brook Dr Jefferson City, TN 37760

Estimated payment $4,346/month

Total Views 9,156
2 Beds
3 Baths
2,058 Sq Ft
$388 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Docks
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

Welcome to Bear Feet Retreat! Nestled on the tranquil shores of Cherokee Lake in Jefferson City, TN, this quaint and cozy log home is an original Hearth Stone Log Home—a renowned East Tennessee company celebrated nationwide for its exceptional craftsmanship.
Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a relaxing vacation getaway, or a proven short-term rental investment, this home checks all the boxes. The current owners have successfully operated it as a short-term rental, generating $38,000 in the past year with repeat bookings already scheduled for this season.
From the moment you arrive, the private, wooded setting sets the tone for peace and relaxation. Step inside to a warm and inviting living room featuring a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone gas log fireplace—perfect for crisp fall evenings. The kitchen offers ample cabinetry, a smooth-top range, unique double pottery sinks, and bar seating, with direct access to the back deck overlooking the scenic backyard and serene lake views.
The main-level master bedroom includes an adjoining private bath, while the upper level offers a spacious second bedroom, full bath, and cozy loft area. The lower level features a large bonus room ideal as a game room or den, plus an additional unfinished space that could be converted into extra living area. Also on the lower level is a full bath with a clawfoot tub and custom barn door, as well as the laundry room—all designed for easy access after a day on the lake or a soak in the hot tub pavilion. There's even an outdoor shower for added convenience.
A gentle stroll leads you to your permitted dock—perfect for parking your own boat and enjoying lake life to the fullest. Bear Feet Retreat is truly a special place where rustic charm meets modern comfort.

Listing Agent

TAMMY FRANKLIN

Franklin Realty, Inc License #261088 Listed on: 06/09/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,072

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.98 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Track Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Porch

Schools

  • Jefferson Elementary And Middle School
  • Jefferson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • Sewer Not Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cherokee Estate Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: All personal items belonging to the seller.
  • Assessor Parcel Number 007H A 00400 000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,072

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Lakefront
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.98
  • Lot Size: 304x271 IRR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Cherokee Lake
  • Inclusions: Electric Oven, Electric Smooth Top Range, Tankless Water Heater, Water Softener, Refrigerator
  • Subdivision Name: Cherokee Estate
  • Directions: I-40 to Exit 407 to Hwy 92 N follow to Hwy 11E Turning right on Broadway Blvd to Left on Odyssey Rd. Continue on Black Oak to Right on Heather Brook Circle/Lakewood Dr.to continue right to 487 on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1458.0
  • Architectural Style: Log
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Cabin
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Annual Amount: 1072.5
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Year2: 2024
  • Location Tax and Legal:Parcel Number2: 007H A 00400 000
  • General Property Information:Lot Size Dimensions: 304x271 IRR
  • General Property Information:Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Jefferson
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle Or Junior School2: Jefferson
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: Jefferson
  • General Property Information:Living Area2: 2058.0
  • General Property Information:Above Grade Finished Area: 1458.0
  • General Property Information:Below Grade Finished Area: 600.0
  • General Property Information:New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information:Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Spa YN: No
  • Additional Dwelling:Additional Dwelling YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Information:Basement YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Levels:Two: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:County Road: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Water Softeners: Yes
  • View:Lake3: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Log: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • Laundry Features:In Basement: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Not Available: Yes
  • General Property Information:View YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Stories Total: 2
  • General Property Information:Horse YN2: No
  • Frontage Type:Lakefront: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal:Additional Parcels YN: No
  • General Property Information Acres: 0.98
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Softener
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Levels: Two
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), His and Hers Closets, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Track Lighting, Other
  • Private Spa: No
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 600.0
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2058.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Other13: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Interior Features:Other19: Yes
  • Appliances:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-In Kitchen2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Beamed Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Soaking Tub: Yes
  • Interior Features:His and Hers Closets: Yes
  • Interior Features:Natural Woodwork: Yes
  • Interior Features:Track Lighting: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Rain Gutters
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exclusions: All personal items belonging to the seller.
  • Construction Type: Log, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Lot Features:Gentle Sloping: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Dock: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Lake Front: Yes
  • Window Features:Wood Frames: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Log2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jefferson
  • High School: Jefferson
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42688.8
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 007H A 00400 000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1072.5
  • Tax Map Number: 007H A 004.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,065 $120,000 $25,200 $94,800
2023 $1,065 $46,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,014 $46,300 $15,750 $30,550
2021 $1,014 $46,300 $15,750 $30,550
2020 $1,014 $46,300 $15,750 $30,550
2019 $1,014 $46,300 $15,750 $30,550
2018 $1,012 $43,075 $15,750 $27,325
2017 $1,012 $43,075 $15,750 $27,325
2016 $1,012 $43,075 $15,750 $27,325
2015 $1,012 $43,075 $15,750 $27,325
2014 $1,012 $43,075 $15,750 $27,325
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $799,000 -- $388 / Sq Ft
Source: Lakeway Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $185,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $16,000 --
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $8,000 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Lakeway Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 707900

Lakeway Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 007H-A-004.00