Mountain CityHomes for Sale in Mountain City, Tennessee
Johnson County · Watauga Lake · Tennessee's highest county seat
High country between Watauga Lake and the Blue Ridge.
Current Mountain City listings
Active for-sale homes in Mountain City pulled straight from our listing feeds and refreshed through the day. Counts, prices, and price ranges update as inventory turns over.
Active1 day on market$245,000
1058 Swift Hollow Road
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10003311 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC
Active7 days on market$375,000
810 Big Dry Run Road
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10003079 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Ace Realty
Active8 days on market$398,800
1751 Slabtown Road
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10003061 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Westbrook Legacy Realty
Active9 days on market$119,900
1878 Stout Branch Road
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10003039 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Allen Yates Realty
Active9 days on market$195,000
830 North Church Street
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10003007 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Foundation Realty Group
Active13 days on market$235,000
1498 Spear Branch Road
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10002855 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Foundation Realty Group
Active13 days on market$245,000
1492 Spear Branch Road
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10002853 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Foundation Realty Group
Active16 days on market$375,000
318 Gate Hollow Road
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10002741 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Mullins Real Estate & Auction
Active16 days on market$150,000
604 Mining Ridge Road
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10002726 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC
Active18 days on market$230,000
1339 North Arnold Town
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10002655 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of General Realty of Tennessee
Active19 days on market$235,000
1233 Pleasant Valley Road
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10002613 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of General Realty of Tennessee
Active20 days on market$239,000
2929 Cold Springs Road
Mountain City, TN 37683
Listing #10002586 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Mullins Real Estate & Auction
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Live market data
Mountain City, TN housing market snapshot
These figures are calculated from the Mountain City homes currently for sale in the local multiple listing services, as of November 15, 2026. They describe asking prices on today's inventory, not closed sale prices.
- Active listings
- 72
- Median days listed
- 87
- Median price / sq ft
- $211
- On an acre or more
- 44
- Mention water frontage
- —
1 new this week
How long unsold homes have been on the market
Typical home 1,700 sq ft
Acreage listings in Johnson County
Lake, river, or water access noted
Questions about buying and selling in Mountain City
How many homes are for sale in Mountain City, TN right now?
There are currently 72 homes for sale in Mountain City, including 1 listing 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 Mountain City, TN?
The median asking price across the 72 homes currently listed in Mountain City is $367,450, with active listings ranging from $79,900 to $4,600,000. That works out to a median of about $211 per square foot. Asking prices are not sale prices — ask us for the recent closed sales on a street you are considering.
Is the Mountain City housing market moving quickly?
The homes currently for sale in Mountain City have been listed for a median of 87 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 Mountain City, TN?
Yes — 44 homes of the 72 currently for sale in Mountain City 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.
What are homes in Mountain City, TN typically like?
The typical home for sale in Mountain City today is about 1,700 square feet and built around 1986, based on the 72 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 Mountain City home is worth?
Spring Mountain Realty prepares a written valuation for Mountain City 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 Mountain City, TN
122 homes have closed in Mountain City over the past 12 months at a median sale price of $240,000, with sellers getting about 94.7% of their asking price. Below are the most recent closings, shown without addresses.
| Home | Sold for | Asking price | Sq ft | Acres | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | $215,000 | $225,000 | — | 7.80 | Nov 2026 |
| 4 bed, 2 bath | $240,000 | $260,000 | 2,368 | 0.33 | Nov 2026 |
| 3 bed, 2 bath | $55,000 | $75,000 | 1,056 | 1.16 | Nov 2026 |
| 4 bed, 2 bath | $325,000 | $345,000 | 1,591 | 1.28 | Nov 2026 |
| Home | $275,000 | $285,000 | — | 24.93 | Nov 2026 |
| 3 bed, 3 bath | $456,000 | $475,000 | 1,822 | 1.22 | Nov 2026 |
| 3 bed, 2 bath | $410,000 | $450,000 | 2,688 | 9.29 | Nov 2026 |
| 2 bed, 1 bath | $245,000 | $245,000 | 1,120 | 9.04 | Oct 2026 |
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About Mountain City
Mountain City is the seat of Johnson County and the highest county seat in Tennessee, sitting in a broad valley with the Blue Ridge on one side and Iron Mountain on the other.
It is the service center for a wide stretch of high country — Watauga Lake to the west, the North Carolina and Virginia lines within a short drive, and a long band of farm and forest land between.
What you'll find on the market
The notes below describe general geography and property types, not any specific listing.
In-town homes
Valley homes and small farms around the county seat.
Acreage & land
High-elevation view acreage and building tracts.
Views, water & retreats
Cabins between Mountain City and Watauga Lake.
Newer builds & commercial
Timber and pasture acreage in the high country.
Valley farmland with Iron Mountain behind it.
Lifestyle
Cool summers, real winters, roadside farm stands, and quick access to trail systems, the lake, and the Blue Ridge.
Getting around
- • US-421 over the mountains to Boone and Bristol
- • TN-67 to Watauga Lake and Elizabethton
- • Johnson City — about 1 hour
- • Tri-Cities Airport — about 1 hour
A look around the area
Illustrative scenes of the landscape that shapes the Mountain City market.
Market context
Valley homes and farms, high-elevation view acreage, and cabins oriented toward the lake and trail systems. Elevation, road access in winter, and utility availability drive much of the pricing spread.
For current comparable sales, days-on-market, and a property-specific valuation in Mountain City, request a private CMA from Spring Mountain Realty.
Landmarks & local geography
- Johnson County Courthouse square
- Backbone Rock
- Iron Mountain
- Watauga Lake
Outdoor recreation
- Appalachian Trail access
- Trout streams
- Watauga Lake boating
- Cherokee National Forest hiking
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