Norris Lake waterfront homes for sale
Waterfront, dockable, and lake-access listings around the Norris Lake shoreline as they appear in the MLS feeds — with the dock permitting, depth, and access notes that matter on a steep, deep-water reservoir.
Current on-water listings
Active listings around the Norris Lake shoreline whose MLS data indicates water frontage, dockage, or deeded lake access. Frontage and dock rights are advertised by the listing brokerage and must be independently verified.
Active3 days on market$1,999,000
860 Black Fox Harbor Road
Washburn, TN 37888
MLS# 313388 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of The Dwight Price Group/ Realty Exec. Assc.
Active60 days on market$515,000
0 Lots 20 & 21 Waterfront Knoll
Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
MLS# 711976 · Unimproved Land
Listing courtesy of Franklin Realty
Active30 days on market$349,900
Tr3 Mountain Shores Road
Tazewell, TN 37879
MLS# 712326 · Unimproved Land
Listing courtesy of Greater Impact Realty
Active49 days on market$245,000
Lot 35 Shoreline Vista
Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
MLS# 312656 · Unimproved Land
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams (Alcoa)
Active179 days on market$44,900
Lot 101 Eagles Ridge
Tazewell, TN 37879
MLS# 710522 · Unimproved Land
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Ten Midtown
Active61 days on market$39,900
Lot 452 Silver Trail
New Tazewell, TN 37825
MLS# 711967 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Spring Mountain Realty, PLLC
Active178 days on market$30,000
Lot 717 Whistle Valley Road
New Tazewell, TN 37825
MLS# 710528 · Unimproved Land
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Ten Midtown
Active198 days on market$25,000
Lot 499 Citron Lane
New Tazewell, TN 37825
MLS# 710341 · Unimproved Land
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Ten Midtown
Active195 days on market$19,999
0 SADDLERIDGE Drive
Speedwell, TN 37870
MLS# 710361 · Unimproved Land
Listing courtesy of Askew Realty Group
Active410 days on market$15,000
Lot 713 Whistle Valley Road
New Tazewell, TN 37825
MLS# 708241 · Unimproved Land
Listing courtesy of The Realty House, Inc
Active180 days on market$14,999
Lot 508 Hidden Springs Road
New Tazewell, TN 37825
MLS# 709346 · Unimproved Land
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Ten Midtown
Active159 days on market$13,000
Lot 736 Russell Brothers Road
Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
MLS# 710752 · Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty
What decides value on Norris Lake
Four things separate frontage that holds its value from frontage that only looks good in a summer photo.
Deep water, steep ground
Norris is TVA's deepest reservoir in this part of the state and holds a much steadier pool than Douglas, which is why it draws big-boat owners. The trade-off is topography: shoreline lots are often steep, so buildable area, driveway grade, septic siting, and the walk from house to dock matter as much as the frontage number.
A dock is a TVA permit, not a given
Docks, boathouses, ramps, and seawalls on Norris require a TVA Section 26a permit alongside county approval, and much of the shoreline is TVA-managed with limited or restricted development classifications. Confirm the permit and the shoreline classification for the specific parcel with TVA before assuming a dock can be added or replaced.
Water quality and clarity are part of the value
Norris is known for clear water, which is a genuine draw for swimming and diving, and it shows up in pricing relative to siltier reservoirs. Clarity and levels still vary by arm and by season — the Powell and Clinch arms do not behave identically.
Access and drive time cut both ways
Much of the best shoreline sits at the end of long county roads, which buys privacy and costs convenience — for you, for contractors, and for resale. Map the real drive to groceries, medical care, and the interstate before you commit to a cove.
Shoreline by area
Frontage does not price the same everywhere on the reservoir. These are the stretches we work most.
- LaFollette & CaryvilleNorth end, closest to I-75 in Campbell County.
- Sharps ChapelLong peninsulas and deep coves in Union County.
- MaynardvilleUnion County seat, south shoreline access.
- Andersonville & NorrisSouthwest end nearest Knoxville and the dam.
- Speedwell & New TazewellClaiborne County side, Powell River arm.
Want the on-water listings before they hit the portals?
Tell us your cove, depth, and dock requirements and we'll send matching Norris Lake frontage as it comes up — plus a private valuation if you already own here.
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