Land with Home for Sale in Portland, Tennessee
5300 Highway 31, Portland, TN 37148
WELCOME TO WALNUT RIDGE -- A True Tennessee Treasure!
Originally built by country music legend Ronnie McDowell, this private 19.5-acre estate offers the perfect blend of Southern charm, luxury, and endless potential. A gated entrance leads you to the 7,000+ square foot main residence featuring 4 spacious bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, a primary bedroom on the main level, home office, exercise room, and a game room--all thoughtfully designed for comfort and entertaining.
Accommodate guests in style with a 2-bedroom guest house complete with a full kitchen, and a 1-bedroom pool house. Enjoy the outdoor oasis with a gazebo, covered bridge, and a sparkling pool perfect for Tennessee summers.
Equestrian-ready with two fenced paddocks, a 3-stall barn featuring a tack room, electricity, and water, plus a second barn. Vehicle storage includes a two-car garage plus an additional one-car garage with a wash bay and drain. A storm room/workshop and RV pad add extra convenience and versatility.
Whether you're a family looking for a forever home, an investor, or a developer, this estate is a one-of-a-kind opportunity.
Don't miss this iconic, versatile property steeped in music history!
- Listed by Jonathan Rivers, (828) 766-3915, Zeitlin Sotheby's International Realty
Location
- Street address
- 5300 Highway 31
- County
- Sumner County
- Community
- W Allison Buntin Jr.
- Elevation
- 733 feet
Directions
I-65 N TO Exit #117. Right on Highway 52. Right on Highway 31W. Follow to property on The Left
Property details
- Acreage
- 19.5 acres
- MLS #
- REALTRACS 2943832
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $4,553
Parcels
- 035 02800 000
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Financing
- Conventional, FHA
- Possession
- Close of Escrow
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Garage Faces Side
- Pool
- In Ground
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
Interior
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Microwave
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected | — |
| Water | Private Well | Connected | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Gateview Elementary School | Elementary | — | — |
| Portland West Middle School | Middle | — | — |
| Portland High School | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Price drop | $1,785,500 | $100,500 -5.3% | REALTRACS |
| Sept 3, 2025 | Price drop | $1,886,000 | $89,000 -4.5% | REALTRACS |
| Aug 2, 2025 | New listing | $1,975,000 | — | REALTRACS |
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