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Commercial Land for Sale in Athens, Tennessee

Decatur Pike Hwy 30 W Lot: 2, Athens, TN 37303

$756,000
5 acres
Active
ago
Est $5,171/mo

Call all Hotel, Restaurant, Fast Food, Retail Developers! Property is adjacent to Comfort Inn and Weigel's, across Highway 30 from Speedway Gas Station Highway 30 Frontage Near I-75, Exit 49, Athens, TN Located approximately 1,300 feet West of Interstate I-75, Exit 49 Lot 2 Total Size: 5.04 +/- acres See Investment Highlights for info on the total of 52.86 acres available for purchase Additional connecting acreage with B3 Zoning is available Newly surveyed tract carved from parent parcel 046182.00 and incorporates former parcel number 046 201.00 for egress/ingress from both Hwy 30 and Milton Road/County Road 126. Lot 2 consists of dual zoning jurisdictions: * 2.67+/- acres located within the City of Athens, zoned B-3 (General Business), allowing for a wide range of commercial and retail uses. * 2.37+/- acres located in McMinn County, currently zoned Agricultural, offering potential for rezoning or complementary uses subject to county approval. Dual zoning offers development flexibility. Lot 2 is part of a larger assemblage totaling 52.86 acres, listed by the same agent. The assemblage includes five adjoining parcels owned by two cooperative owners, allowing for flexible assemblage opportunities. Ideal for retail, service, or highway-oriented commercial uses. Survey available. Price: $150,000 per acre ($756,000) The site's high-visibility location near a major interstate corridor makes it well suited for retail, service, mixed-use, or highway-oriented commercial development. Dual zoning allows an investor or developer to phase development or strategically allocate parking, stormwater, or future expansion across the site. Ideal for developers seeking interstate proximity, strong visibility, and zoning flexibility in Southeast Tennessee. The property is located approximately halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga, TN. (Click the ''More'' button for additional info) 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. Permitted-Use Highlights B-3 Zoning - City of Athens (Buyer to Verify) High-visibility Highway 30 frontage with secondary ingress/egress access from Milton Road / County Road 126 QSR / Restaurant / Convenience Retail Excellent location for: " Quick-service restaurants " Drive-thru concepts (subject to site plan approval) " Coffee, fast-casual, or convenience retail Interstate proximity supports both local traffic and interstate travelers, and the dual zoning allows parking, stormwater, or future expansion to be handled efficiently across the site. Hotel / Hospitality / Short-Term Lodging Well positioned for: " Limited-service or select-service hotel " Extended-stay concepts " Hospitality with supporting retail or dining Close access to I-75 makes this attractive for travel-driven demand while remaining within city limits. Auto / Service / Fuel Users Highway 30 frontage and I-75 proximity support: " Auto sales or service " Tire, oil change, or quick-lube " Car wash (subject to approvals) " Truck or fleet service (county portion may support complementary uses) " Fuel or convenience concepts (buyer to verify) Buyer to independently verify zoning, utilities, permitted uses, and development requirements.

Location

Street address
Decatur Pike Hwy 30 W Lot: 2
Elevation
860 feet
Coordinates
35.467, -84.6538

Directions

Turn West off of Interstate 75 onto Decatur Pike/Hwy 30 Exit 49, Athens TN. Property is across from Speedway Gas Station and adjacent to the side entrance of Weigel's and Comfort Inn. Lot 2 has 268 ft of Hwy 30 road frontage. Adjoining Lot 1 has 223 ft of Hwy 30 road frontage. Signs are on Decatur Pike/Hwy 30 with QR code for extensive information and Milton Rd/County Road 126.

Property details

Acreage
5.04 acres
MLS #
RCAR 20260249
Posted

Property taxes

Recent
$137

Details and features

Listing

Type
Land
Franchise
Keller Williams Realty

Lot

Features
Cleared, 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 16, 2026New listing$756,000RCAR
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This 5.04-acre property is located at Decatur Pike Hwy 30 W Lot: 2 in Athens, TN 37303. The property is available for sale for $756,000 with a price per acre of $150,000.

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

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