Estimated payment $1,844/month
About This Home
Step into a piece of Morgan County history with the iconic Sunbright Motel, located at 8203 Morgan County Hwy in Sunbright, Tennessee. Positioned directly along Highway 27, this historic property has long been a recognizable landmark in the community and is ready for its next chapter.
With the surge of outdoor tourism in East Tennessee, this property sits in a strategic location for travelers, ATV riders, and visitors exploring the surrounding mountains and trail systems. The area continues to see strong demand for lodging, while short-term rental options remain limited--creating an exciting opportunity for investors looking to revitalize a classic roadside motel.
The property offers excellent visibility and easy access along a well-traveled highway that connects multiple states and serves as a major route for visitors heading through the region. Whether reimagined as a boutique motel, retro roadside stay, ATV lodge, or a unique short-term rental concept, the possibilities here are wide open.
Opportunities like this--historic properties with strong tourism potential and highway frontage--rarely come available in Sunbright. Bring your vision and breathe new life into a local landmark.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1943
Home Design
- 6,176 Sq Ft Home
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
- Stone Siding
Parking
- On-Site Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Heating Available
Community Details
- 8 Units
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 038 017.06
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 | -- | $25,250 | $2,700 | $22,550 |
| 2024 | -- | $25,250 | $2,700 | $22,550 |
| 2023 | $252 | $25,250 | $2,700 | $22,550 |
| 2022 | $687 | $25,250 | $2,700 | $22,550 |
| 2021 | $813 | $25,250 | $2,700 | $22,550 |
| 2020 | $1,241 | $25,250 | $2,700 | $22,550 |
| 2019 | $1,469 | $37,950 | $1,600 | $36,350 |
| 2018 | $1,469 | $37,950 | $1,600 | $36,350 |
| 2017 | $1,427 | $37,950 | $1,600 | $36,350 |
| 2016 | $1,427 | $37,950 | $1,600 | $36,350 |
| 2015 | $1,404 | $37,950 | $1,600 | $36,350 |
| 2014 | $1,116 | $30,150 | $1,700 | $28,450 |
| 2013 | $1,115 | $30,143 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 03/08/26 | For Sale | $300,000 | -- | $49 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $38,500 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS
MLS Number: 1331822
APN: 033-043.01
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Ten-X, LLC dba Homes.com, local broker - Arlene Richardson - 888-952-6393.
- 0 Morgan County Hwy
- Tract 8 Boone Ln
- 7913 Morgan County Hwy
- 7913 Morgan Co Hwy Unit 7913
- 16245 Mill Creek Rd
- 270 Hugh Jones Rd
- 8764 Morgan County Hwy
- 162.45ac Mill Creek Rd
- 0 Hugh Jones Rd
- 366 Burrville Rd
- 0 Huffman Rd Unit 1311165
- 0 Huffman Rd Unit 24251649
- 0 Coon Hollow Rd
- 434 Pilot Mountain Rd
- 436 Pilot Mountain Rd
- 0 White Oak Cir
- 1022 Deer Lodge Hwy
- 9438 Morgan County Hwy
- 9476 Morgan County Hwy
- 0 Deer Lodge Hwy Unit 1277793
- 139 Alvin Bullen Rd
- 264 Oak St Unit SI ID1314612P
- 3122 Knoxville Hwy Unit B
- 108 Colyers Loop
- 4566 Knoxville Hwy Unit 1
- 5521 S York Hwy
- 1 Wilshire Heights Dr
- 99 Wilshire Heights Dr
- 6 Lakeshore Ct Unit 97
- 110 Hillview Terrace Dr
- 218 Morning Dr Unit 1
- 212 Morning Dr Unit A2
- 208 Morning Dr Unit 2
- 134 Glenwood Dr
- 712 Old Roane St Unit 20
- 420 N Roane St Unit 5
- 420 N Roane St Unit 7
- 123 Tub Springs Rd Unit 3
- 201 Guinn Ln
- 165 Midway Dr Unit C
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