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Mixed-Use Land for Sale in Athens, Tennessee

Decatur Pike Hwy 30 W Lot: 3, Athens, TN 37303

$840,000
28 acres
Active
ago
Est $5,745/mo

Calling all Industrial, Hotel, Restaurant, Fast Food, Retail Developers! Property is adjacent to Comfort Inn and Weigel's. Has Access from Milton Road/County Road 126. Can access if Lot 1 (5.05 acres) and/or Lot 2 (5.04 acres) are purchased. Property Description: Lot 3 Milton Road/County Road 126 Access - Near I-75, Exit 49, Athens, TN Lot 3 Total Size: 28+/- acres Located approximately 1,250 feet West of Interstate I-75 Approximately $1 million in dirt work, land preparation, and engineering has been completed to prepare the site for building a large storage facility. The co-owner died unexpectedly, and the current owner prefers not to continue with the project alone. Storage facility plans will be conveyed with the 28 acres if the buyer desires. Storage plans can be shared with any serious buyer with executed NDA. Egress/ingress access point from Milton Road/County Road 126. Property is adjacent to Comfort Inn and Weigel's, Across from Speedway Gas Station. Lot 3 is part of a group of adjoining properties totaling 52.86 acres, listed by the same agent. There are five parcels with two owners who are easy to work with if an assemblage is desired. 4 adjoining parcels: (See Private Remarks and ''More'' under Public Remarks) 5.04 acres (1.99+/- Acres Zoned B-3 = General Business) 5.05 acres (1.59+/- Acres Zoned B-3 = General Business) 4.88 acres (Zoned residential) 9.89 acres (Zoned residential) *NOTE - a 5th parcel of 1.7 acres with a residential home may also be available for sale, but is not officially listed. Dual zoning offers development flexibility Ideal for retail, service, or highway-oriented commercial uses Survey available Price: $840,000 (Lot 3 only, $150,000 per acre) The site's high-visibility location near a major interstate corridor makes it well-suited for storage, retail, service, mixed-use, or highway-oriented commercial development. The dual-zoning structure allows an investor or developer to phase development or maximize land value through strategic planning. Ideal for developers seeking interstate proximity, visibility, and zoning flexibility in Southeast Tennessee. The site is roughly halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga, TN. Location allows for a wide range of potential uses, including but not limited to: Storage 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. Offered at $150,000 per acre, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a sizable tract with dual zoning and strong regional access in a growing Athens submarket. Permitted-Use Highlights B-3 Zoning - City of Athens (*buyer to verify) 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 The site is 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 B-3 zoning allows hospitality uses within the city limits. Auto / Service / Fuel Users This site's Highway 30 frontage and proximity to I-75 make it well suited for auto-oriented uses: 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/convenience concept (buyer to verify) The B-3 zoning on 1.59+/- acres supports many aut

Location

Street address
Decatur Pike Hwy 30 W Lot: 3
Elevation
868 feet
Coordinates
35.4672, -84.6554

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 20260252
Posted

Property taxes

Recent
$137

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 16, 2026New listing$840,000RCAR
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This 28-acre property is located at Decatur Pike Hwy 30 W Lot: 3 in Athens, TN 37303. The property is available for sale for $840,000 with a price per acre of $30,000.

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

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