ButlerHomes for Sale in Butler, Tennessee
Johnson County · Watauga Lake · Cherokee National Forest
The Watauga Lake shoreline town — clear water inside a national forest.
Current Butler listings
Active for-sale homes in Butler pulled straight from our MLS feeds and refreshed through the day. Counts, prices, and price ranges update as inventory turns over.
Active1 day on market$539,500
2210 Norris Road
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 9993364 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Weichert Realtors Saxon Clark JC
Active4 days on market$675,000
2899 Lakeview Drive
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 10001616 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Fathom Realty
Active5 days on market$427,000
2905 Draft Road
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 10001534 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Highland Ridge Properties LLC
Active14 days on market$825,900
120 Andrews Road
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 10001194 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of REMAX Checkmate, Inc. Realtors
Active19 days on market$130,000
429 Greggs Branch Road
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 10000992 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of General Realty of Tennessee
Active20 days on market$229,900
6499 Big Dry Run Road
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 10000956 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Waterfront Group PLC, LLC
Active23 days on market$950,000
138 Jd Guinn Lane
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 10000850 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Lake Homes Realty Smithville
Active25 days on market$275,000
0 Roan Creek Road
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 10000709 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC
Active25 days on market$229,000
348 Piercetown Road
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 10000702 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 Legacy
Active25 days on market$350,000
1120 Myrtle Drive
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 10000738 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of KW Bristol
Active31 days on market$229,900
778 Poga Road
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 10000521 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Foundation Realty Group
Active36 days on market$475,000
2028 Dry Hill Road
Butler, TN 37640
MLS# 9985277 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Waterfront Group PLC, LLC
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Live market data
Butler, TN housing market snapshot
These figures are calculated from the Butler homes currently for sale in the local multiple listing services, as of October 5, 2026. They describe asking prices on today's inventory, not closed sale prices.
- Active listings
- 45
- Median days listed
- 82
- Median price / sq ft
- $277
- On an acre or more
- 29
- Mention water frontage
- 15
3 new this week
How long unsold homes have been on the market
Typical home 1,800 sq ft
Acreage listings in Johnson County
Lake, river, or water access noted
Questions about buying and selling in Butler
How many homes are for sale in Butler, TN right now?
There are currently 45 homes for sale in Butler, including 3 listings added in the past week. 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 Butler, TN?
The median asking price across the 45 homes currently listed in Butler is $539,500, with active listings ranging from $115,000 to $7,900,000. That works out to a median of about $277 per square foot. Asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for the recent closed sales on a street you are considering.
Is the Butler housing market moving quickly?
The homes currently for sale in Butler have been listed for a median of 82 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 Butler, TN?
Yes — 29 homes of the 45 currently for sale in Butler sit on an acre or more. Acreage in Johnson 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.
Are there waterfront homes for sale near Butler?
15 listings currently for sale in Butler mention lake, river, or water frontage in the agent's description. Water access varies a great deal — deeded frontage, a community dock, and a seasonal view are all described as "waterfront" — so we confirm exactly what a property conveys before you tour it.
What are homes in Butler, TN typically like?
The typical home for sale in Butler today is about 1,800 square feet and built around 2003, based on the 45 active listings in Johnson 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 Butler home is worth?
Spring Mountain Realty prepares a written valuation for Butler 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.
What homes are selling for in Butler, TN
59 homes have closed in Butler over the past 12 months at a median sale price of $292,400, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 bed, 4 bath | $800,000 | $850,000 | 2,754 | 1.62 | Oct 2026 |
| Home | $115,000 | $140,000 | — | 1.60 | Sep 2026 |
| 3 bed, 1 bath | $163,000 | $175,000 | 1,530 | 1.41 | Sep 2026 |
| 2 bed, 3 bath | $889,000 | $989,500 | 1,970 | 2.49 | Sep 2026 |
| 2 bed, 3 bath | $370,000 | $385,000 | 1,960 | 0.70 | Sep 2026 |
| Home | $700,000 | $700,000 | — | 37.38 | Sep 2026 |
| 3 bed, 3 bath | $535,000 | $549,900 | 1,480 | 1.27 | Sep 2026 |
| 3 bed, 1 bath | $292,000 | $292,000 | 1,664 | 6.88 | Sep 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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