$66,000
SOLD SEP 19, 2025

509 E Forrest St La Follette, TN 37766

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,020 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$65 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • No HOA
  • Storage Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2025

Charming Opportunity in LaFollette - 509 E Forrest Street. Step into a home that's brimming with character and endless possibilities! This darling LaFollette house is ready for someone with vision to update it and finish it with their own touches. With its welcoming front porch, spacious lot, and classic layout, 509 E Forrest Street offers the perfect blend of charm and potential.
Home Features:
3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath - cozy and manageable, yet full of options for updates
Inviting Front Porch - perfect spot for rocking chairs and morning coffee
Spacious Yard - plenty of room for outdoor living, a garden, or expansion
Character Details - classic design just waiting for the right touches to shine
Convenient Location - close to schools, shopping, and downtown LaFollette

Why It's Special:

This isn't just a house—it's an opportunity to create something beautiful. Whether you dream of a charming starter home, a weekend getaway near Norris Lake, or a rewarding investment project, this property is a blank canvas with so much room to make it into something more. Imagine restoring its classic appeal while adding modern comforts that make it truly yours.

📍 Location Perks:

Only minutes from Norris Lake - boating, fishing, and lake life at your fingertips

Short drive to Knoxville for work, dining, and entertainment

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Campbell County's mountains and trails.

Buyer's responsibility to verify all information and due diligence. Home is being sold as is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melisa Phillips

Alco Builders & Realty Co License #377056 Listed on: 08/31/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Grzyb

Concord Real Estate & Appraisal License #245960

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $741

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x150
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,020 Sq Ft Home
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Storage Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • City Views
  • Crawl Space
  • No Kitchen Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 085J C 012.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$741

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Knoxville, TN (approx. 40 miles / 45-50 minutes): Take I-75 North toward Lexington. Travel about 34 miles and take Exit 134 for LaFollette / Caryville / Jacksboro. Turn right onto US-25W North (TN-63 East) toward LaFollette. Continue through Jacksboro into LaFollette (about 9 miles). In LaFollette, turn right onto E Central Avenue. Turn left onto South 5th Street. Turn right onto E Forrest Street - the home will be on your left. Sign on property
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size: 100x150
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: Ranch
  • General Property Description:Lot Size SqFt: 14810.0
  • Lot Description:Irregular Lot: Yes
  • Contract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 83.33
  • General Property Description:Fireplace: No
  • General Property Description:SqFt - Main Lvl: 1020.0
  • General Property Description:HOA: No
  • General Property Description:Basement: No
  • General Property Description:Bonus Room: No
  • General Property Description:Extra Storage: Yes
  • AtchdDtchd Type:Detached: Yes
  • Siding:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Cooling: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Heat:Central: Yes
  • Misc Features:WasherDryer Connect: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public: Yes
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Property Sub-Type: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Basement YN: No
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Extra Storage3: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Mstr Bdrm Main Level: Yes
  • Fireplace:None15: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Bedroom Main Level: Yes
  • Appliances:None17: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Windows - Vinyl
  • View: City
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Level
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Covered
  • Construction:Frame: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch - Covered: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Windows - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
  • GarageParking:Off-Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Cooling
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.0
  • Parcel #: 085J C 012.00

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 741.49

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2025
Closed on
Sep 19, 2025
Sold by
Chapman Hettie
Bought by
We Buy Inc
Seller's Agent
Melisa Phillips
Alco Builders & Realty Co
Buyer's Agent
Emily Grzyb
Concord Real Estate & Appraisal
List Price
$85,000
Sold Price
$66,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-22.35%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$96,052

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,052
Avg. Annual Appreciation
161.73%
Original Mortgage
$92,520
Outstanding Balance
$92,520
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$3,532

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1984
Bought by
Chapman Jerry L and Chapman Hettie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1981

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1976
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $66,000 Admiral Title
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $16,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $92,520 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Sold $66,000 -22.4% $65 / Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2025 08/31/25 For Sale $85,000 -- $83 / Sq Ft
Source: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS

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 -- $35,575 $6,700 $28,875
2024 -- $35,575 $6,700 $28,875
2023 $468 $13,925 $3,175 $10,750
2022 $468 $13,925 $3,175 $10,750
2021 $468 $13,925 $3,175 $10,750
2020 $459 $13,925 $3,175 $10,750
2019 $468 $13,925 $3,175 $10,750
2018 $484 $13,650 $2,450 $11,200
2017 $484 $13,650 $2,450 $11,200
2016 $484 $13,650 $2,450 $11,200
2015 $448 $13,650 $2,450 $11,200
2014 -- $13,650 $2,450 $11,200
2013 -- $13,650 $2,450 $11,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1313842

East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS

APN: 085J-C-012.00