Mixed-Use Land for Sale in Morristown, Tennessee

Seller to pay Closing Costs!

Picturesque corner lot just down the street from Highway 160 and Interstate 81 with over 1,000 feet of road frontage (including both Cobble Ln and inclusive of the gravel easement road along the western boundary).

Cattle freely roam the landscape to keep grass maintained but no active lease is in place. The appraisal district shows 3.99 but a careful examination of the remainder tracts from historical deeds leads us to believe the correct acre is slightly over 5.0 acres. The Seller will be paying for a Full Survey in conjunction with the closing to verify the acreage as well as paying for the title insurance and escrow for the Buyer.

This property has been priced AS IF it is a 3.99 acre tract, while also providing additional significant discount to help the future buyer budget for a septic drip system.

Soil Mapped

The soils in this area are primarily Talbott, which is a somewhat shallow soil to hard limestone. There are rock outcroppings on this parcel which are limestone as well. This property has been soil mapped and the dwelling site would need to situate at the top of the ridge at the northeastern corner. See a copy of our soil map for more details, which show successful dig sites in GREEN and shallow spots in RED.

The soil map is a vital step towards beginning the process for septic permitting. This particular property has a General Soil Map which is best used for preliminary planning. For the buyer that wants to take it further, we recommend contracting with our same soil scientist to develop the High Intensity Soil Map, which is performed in conjunction with the survey. You will need the High Intensity Soil map in order to apply for the county septic permit.

Because of the shallow depth to rock in general, our scientist only recommends a drip system with a maintenance schedule with a local licensed installer. The buyer for this property needs to be prepared to spend upwards of $40k - $50k for a proper drip system suited for Talbott soil.

We have an installer to recommend, who can also assist with mini excavation down to 36" to confirm the dig sites. Once sites are dug, the soil scientist can confirm the findings with the High Intensity Soil Map.

Ag Zoning Surrounded by Commercial

The property is currently zoned Agricultural (A-1), which is the most flexible and least restrictive zoning classification within the county. This designation supports a wide range of permitted uses, including single-family residences, duplexes, and various agricultural structures such as barns and storage buildings. It also allows for mobile homes (single-wide and double-wide, subject to Subdivision Regulations).

In addition to residential and agricultural uses, the A-1 zoning permits a variety of light commercial and community-oriented uses. These include beauty or barber shops, gas stations, dry cleaners, veterinary and medical offices, laundromats, day care facilities, drug stores, travel trailer parks, campgrounds, churches (including those with cemeteries), airport/airstrip use, and custom butchering operations.

Setback:

• Front: 30 feet
• Side and Rear: 10 feet
• Pool: 5 feet

Given the broad range of allowable uses under A-1 zoning, buyers may also wish to explore the potential for rezoning the property for full commercial use, subject to county approval. Pursuing a zoning change could significantly enhance the property's long-term value and expand development opportunities, particularly for higher-traffic or business-focused applications.