AthensHomes for Sale in Athens, Tennessee
McMinn County · I-75 · Hiwassee River region
McMinn County seat between Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Current Athens listings
Active for-sale homes in Athens pulled straight from our MLS feeds and refreshed through the day. Counts, prices, and price ranges update as inventory turns over.
Active5 days on market$164,999
501 Glendale
Athens, TN 37303
MLS# 9989271 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty
Active20 days on market$425,000
1730 County Road 560
Athens, TN 37303
MLS# 313401 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of MG Rise Real Estate Group
Active141 days on market$648,999
2341 County Road 561
Athens, TN 37303
MLS# 311441 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Real
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About Athens
Athens is the seat of McMinn County, a manufacturing and agricultural center on I-75 almost exactly between Knoxville and Chattanooga.
A historic downtown square, a small college, and steady industrial employment support a diverse housing market, with the Hiwassee River and Tellico country nearby.
What you'll find on the market
The notes below describe general geography and property types, not any specific listing.
In-town homes
Historic and traditional homes near downtown.
Acreage & land
Suburban subdivision homes.
Views, water & retreats
Farms, pasture, and rural acreage.
Newer builds & commercial
Commercial and industrial parcels along I-75.
Courthouse square at the midpoint of the I-75 corridor.
Lifestyle
Downtown square events, county fairs, river trips on the Hiwassee, and two metro areas within an hour.
Getting around
- • I-75 exits serve the city
- • Chattanooga — about 1 hour
- • Knoxville — about 1 hour
- • Cleveland, TN — about 25 minutes
A look around the area
Illustrative scenes of the landscape that shapes the Athens market.
Market context
Broad and affordable: historic in-town homes, subdivisions, farms, and industrial land along the interstate corridor.
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Landmarks & local geography
- McMinn County Courthouse square
- Tennessee Wesleyan University
- McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
- Hiwassee River
Outdoor recreation
- Hiwassee River rafting & fishing
- Cherokee National Forest access
- Watts Bar Lake nearby
- Rural cycling routes
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