ButlerHomes for Sale in Butler, Tennessee
Johnson County · Watauga Lake · Cherokee National Forest
The Watauga Lake shoreline town — clear water inside a national forest.
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What homes are selling for in Butler, TN
66 homes have closed in Butler over the past 12 months at a median sale price of $291,000, with sellers getting about 95.2% of their asking price. Below are the most recent closings, shown without addresses.
| Home | Sold for | Asking price | Sq ft | Acres | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | $66,000 | $79,900 | — | 1.67 | Nov 2026 |
| 1 bed, 2 bath | $750,000 | $799,000 | 1,290 | 0.61 | Nov 2026 |
| 3 bed, 2 bath | $175,000 | $185,000 | 1,152 | 0.00 | Oct 2026 |
| 2 bed, 1 bath | $170,000 | $185,000 | 672 | 19.00 | Oct 2026 |
| Home | $99,000 | $135,000 | — | 2.05 | Oct 2026 |
| Home | $185,000 | $199,900 | — | 14.96 | Oct 2026 |
| 3 bed, 4 bath | $1,400,000 | $1,550,000 | 2,576 | 1.79 | Oct 2026 |
| Home | $725,000 | $795,000 | — | 107.00 | Oct 2026 |
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About Butler
Butler is the community on the north side of Watauga Lake, largely rebuilt above the waterline when the reservoir filled in the late 1940s — the original town site is under the lake, which is why it is sometimes called the town that wouldn't drown.
Because the Cherokee National Forest wraps much of the shoreline, private frontage here is scarce and view or deeded-access property is the norm. That scarcity is the defining feature of the local market.
What you'll find on the market
The notes below describe general geography and property types, not any specific listing.
In-town homes
Lake-view cabins and homes above the Watauga shoreline.
Acreage & land
Scarce true-frontage property with permitted dock access.
Views, water & retreats
Wooded mountain acreage bordering national forest.
Newer builds & commercial
Seasonal and rental-oriented cabins near the lake.
Deep mountain water ringed by forest.
Lifestyle
Cold clear water, kayaks and pontoons, Appalachian Trail crossings, and quiet mountain roads with almost no commercial sprawl.
Getting around
- • TN-67 to Mountain City and Elizabethton
- • Elizabethton — about 30 minutes
- • Johnson City — about 45 minutes
- • Boat ramps and marina within minutes
A look around the area
Illustrative scenes of the landscape that shapes the Butler market.
Market context
True lakefront is limited and prices accordingly; most inventory is view homes, cabins, and wooded acreage above the shoreline, plus off-water land. Verify what any deed conveys before assuming frontage.
For current comparable sales, days-on-market, and a property-specific valuation in Butler, request a private CMA from Spring Mountain Realty.
Landmarks & local geography
- Watauga Lake
- Watauga Dam
- Appalachian Trail crossing
- Cherokee National Forest
Outdoor recreation
- Boating and paddling on Watauga
- Trout and smallmouth fishing
- Appalachian Trail hiking
- Cherokee National Forest exploring
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