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.
Active12 days on market$250,000
1107 Towanda Trail
Athens, TN 37303
MLS# 10001094 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of KW Johnson City
Active25 days on market$164,999
501 Glendale
Athens, TN 37303
MLS# 9989271 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty
Active40 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
Active161 days on market$649,900
2341 County Road 561
Athens, TN 37303
MLS# 311441 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Real
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Live market data
Athens, TN housing market snapshot
These figures are calculated from the Athens homes currently for sale in the local multiple listing services, as of September 30, 2026. They describe asking prices on today's inventory, not closed sale prices.
- Active listings
- 4
- Median days listed
- 33
- Median price / sq ft
- $140
- On an acre or more
- 2
- Mention water frontage
- —
Updated through the day
How long unsold homes have been on the market
Typical home 2,494 sq ft
Acreage listings in McMinn County
Lake, river, or water access noted
Questions about buying and selling in Athens
How many homes are for sale in Athens, TN right now?
There are currently 4 homes for sale in Athens. Spring Mountain Realty pulls this count straight from the local multiple listing services and it refreshes through the day.
How much do houses cost in Athens, TN?
The median asking price across the 4 homes currently listed in Athens is $337,500, with active listings ranging from $164,999 to $649,900. That works out to a median of about $140 per square foot. Asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for the recent closed sales on a street you are considering.
Is the Athens housing market moving quickly?
The homes currently for sale in Athens have been listed for a median of 33 days. That measures how long today's unsold inventory has been sitting, so a low number points to a faster market and a high number means buyers have room to negotiate.
Can you buy a house with land in Athens, TN?
Yes — 2 homes of the 4 currently for sale in Athens sit on an acre or more. Acreage in McMinn County is priced very differently from in-town lots, and public records often list the wrong lot size, so we verify acreage and boundaries before you make an offer.
What are homes in Athens, TN typically like?
The typical home for sale in Athens today is about 2,494 square feet and built around 1951, based on the 4 active listings in McMinn County. Housing stock here spans older in-town homes and newer construction, so condition and updates move price more than square footage alone.
How do I find out what my Athens home is worth?
Spring Mountain Realty prepares a written valuation for Athens homeowners using the recent closed sales nearest your property, adjusted for acreage, water access, and condition. Request one at springmountainrealty.com or call 865-935-0500 and a licensed agent will put it together for you.
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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.
For current comparable sales, days-on-market, and a property-specific valuation in Athens, request a private CMA from Spring Mountain Realty.
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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Information on this page describes Athens's geography, lifestyle, and general real estate market context only. It is not a representation about the makeup of any neighborhood, the character of its residents, school assignments or quality, crime, or the suitability of the area for any particular buyer or household. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own independent research — including school assignments through McMinn County and Athens City Schools, property tax data through the county assessor, utility and septic availability, and any other criteria personally important to them — and to consult the relevant public agencies.
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