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Decatur Pike Hwy 30 W, Athens, TN 37303

$2,353,500
28 acres
Active
ago
Est $16,075/mo

Calling all Industrial, Hotel, Restaurant, Fast Food, Retail Developers! Property Description: Combined Bundle - Lot 1 & Lot 2 & Lot 3 Highway 30 / Milton Road (County Road 126) Frontage - Near I-75, Exit 49, Athens, TN Total Combined Size: 38.09+/- acres Acreage Breakdown Lot 1: 5.05+/- acres- Dual zoning: B-3 (City of Athens) and Agricultural (McMinn County) Lot 2: 5.04+/- acres- Dual zoning: B-3 (City of Athens) and Agricultural (McMinn County) Lot 3: 28.0+/- acres- Interstate-adjacent tract with completed dirt work and storage plans- In Greenbelt, zoned agricultural Total Combined Acreage: 38.09+/- acres This bundled offering combines multiple adjoining or complementary parcels along the Highway 30 corridor near Interstate I-75. The combined acreage and zoning mix support a wide range of development, investment, or long-term hold strategies. The parcels within this bundle include a mix of commercial, residential, and/or agricultural zoning, allowing strategic allocation of uses across the site, subject to applicable approvals. Buyer to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, and development requirements with the City of Athens and McMinn County. The property benefits from strong regional access and visibility near Interstate I-75, approximately halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga, TN, and is adjacent to established commercial uses along the Highway 30 corridor. Location allows for a wide range of potential uses, including but not limited to: Hotels, motels, and lodging. Restaurants (including drive-thru, subject to approval) Retail stores and shopping centers Professional and medical offices Auto-related services (sales, service, parts - subject to use review) Banks and financial institutions Personal and business services Mixed-use commercial developments Buyer to independently verify all permitted and conditional uses with the City of Athens Planning Department. Potential Additional Property (Not Officially Listed)*Potential sale - approximately 1.70+/- acres (not officially listed)The owner has indicated a willingness to sell.The property includes a 5-bedroom / 2-bath residential home that is currently rentedPreviously listed for $420,000.Investment SummaryThis assemblage offers a rare opportunity to control strategically located acreage with interstate proximity, zoning flexibility, and long-term development optionality.Buyer to independently verify acreage, zoning, utilities, permitted uses, and development requirements.

Location

Street address
Decatur Pike Hwy 30 W
Elevation
847 feet
Coordinates
35.4676, -84.6558

Directions

Turn West off of Interstate 75 onto Decatur Pike/Hwy 30 Exit 49, Athens TN. Turn left at signal light at Comfort Inn. Property on the right. Sign at gate. Signs are on Decatur Pike/Hwy 30 with QR code for extensive information and Milton Rd/County Road 126.

Property details

Acreage
28 acres
MLS #
RCAR 20260311
Posted

Property taxes

Recent
$137

Parcels

  • 046182.00 201.00 181.00 179.00

Details and features

Listing

Type
Land
Franchise
Keller Williams Realty

Lot

Features
Cleared, Greenbelt, Level, Sloped, Wooded

Structure

Water
Public

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatusDescription
WaterPublicAvailable

Nearby schools

NameLevelDistrictDescription
E K BakerElementary
E K BakerMiddle
McMinn CountyHigh

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Jan 20, 2026New listing$2,353,500RCAR
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This 28-acre property is located at Decatur Pike Hwy 30 W in Athens, TN 37303. The property is available for sale for $2,353,500 with a price per acre of $84,054.

  • Listed by Keller Williams Realty - Chattanooga - Lee Hwy, (423) 664-1600, Source

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