Kingston
Roane County · Watts Bar Lake · Tennessee & Clinch rivers
Where the Clinch meets the Tennessee on Watts Bar Lake.
About Kingston
Kingston is the seat of Roane County, set where the Clinch River joins the Tennessee at the head of Watts Bar Lake, with a long waterfront park and marina.
It draws boaters and retirees for the water access, and commuters for the short drive to Oak Ridge and Knoxville along I-40.
What you'll find on the market
The notes below describe general geography and property types, not any specific listing.
In-town homes
Waterfront homes with docks on Watts Bar.
Acreage & land
In-town homes near the park and downtown.
Views, water & retreats
Water-view lots and rural acreage.
Newer builds & commercial
Newer subdivisions serving the Oak Ridge commute.
Two rivers joining at the top of Watts Bar.
Lifestyle
Marina life, waterfront festivals, riverside parks, and quick interstate access to the Knoxville and Oak Ridge job base.
Getting around
- • I-40 and US-70 corridors
- • Oak Ridge — about 25 minutes
- • Knoxville — about 35 minutes
- • Harriman — about 10 minutes
A look around the area
Illustrative scenes of the landscape that shapes the Kingston market.
Market context
Waterfront and water-view homes anchor the market, supported by in-town housing and county acreage. Dock permitting and TVA shoreline rules apply to lakefront parcels.
For current comparable sales, days-on-market, and a property-specific valuation in Kingston, request a private CMA from Spring Mountain Realty.
Landmarks & local geography
- Kingston City Park & marina
- Fort Southwest Point
- Watts Bar Lake
- Roane County Courthouse
Outdoor recreation
- Watts Bar boating & fishing
- River paddling
- Waterfront greenways
- Plateau hiking nearby
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