
Land with Home for Sale in Spencer, Tennessee
283 Markum Ln, Spencer, TN 38585
Tucked away just minutes from Fall Creek Falls State Park, this gorgeous cabin offers the perfect investment or flexible living opportunity. This property is situated on a gated, fully fenced mini farm with two spring-fed ponds, a workshop, and over 1,100 sq. ft. of wraparound porch space, it has excellent Airbnb/short-term rental potential and an ideal layout for multi-generational living or guest quarters with a secondary kitchen. The unique spiral staircases add architectural charm and can easily be converted to traditional stairs if desired.
Home Features: Quality solid wood construction with 6" seamless gutters, energy-efficient LED lighting, and current termite/pest service. The basement includes a secondary kitchen, while the 616 sq. ft. loft offers a sitting area, bedroom space, and plumbing for a future half bath. The main-level primary suite includes washer/dryer hookups.
Kitchen: Custom-built countertops and a spacious pantry.
Interior: Open-concept living area with vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light.
Bathrooms: Walk-in showers with modern fixtures.
Outdoor Living: More than 1,100 sq. ft. of wraparound porch space with stainless steel cable railings, and a new dock overlooking one of the spring-fed ponds—perfect for relaxing, fishing, or enjoying the peaceful setting.
Garage & Workshop: The 24x40 insulated detached garage/shop includes a 16x40 lean-to and 200-amp service. A new 24x30 garage/shop addition is underway with a 4,000 PSI fiber-reinforced concrete slab already poured, offering even more space for vehicles, equipment, or hobbies.
Land & Setting: A gated entrance leads to a fully fenced property with a private road circling the land, two spring-fed ponds, and a firepit area.
- Listed by Paddi Smith, (931) 808-1510, Jones & Co. Real Estate
Location
- Street address
- 283 Markum Ln
- County
- Van Buren County
- Zip code
- 38585
- Elevation
- 1,783 feet
Directions
Take HWY 30 to Spencer, TN for 26 miles. Turn right onto Markum Lane for approx 1/2 mile. Travel .3 miles and the property is on the left
Property details
- Acreage
- 3 acres
- MLS #
- REALTRACS 3250991
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $794
Parcels
- 048 02606 000
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Possession
- Negotiable
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Detached
Structure
- Basement
- Finished, Full
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Cooling
- Electric
- Materials
- Wood Siding
Interior
- Above Grade
- 1,624 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 945 sq ft
- Flooring
- Concrete, Laminate
- Appliances
- Electric Oven, Electric Range
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
| Water | Public | Available |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Spencer Elementary | Elementary |
| Van Buren Co High School | Middle |
| Van Buren Co High School | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | New listing | $449,900 | — | REALTRACS |











































































