The listing description doesn’t waste words: this is a charming petit home, and at 1,016 square feet, it delivers exactly that kind of cozy, well-proportioned appeal. Built in 1900, the cottage-style home at 218 Aa Deakins Rd sits on 2.24 acres of varied terrain outside Jonesborough, and just had its price trimmed $15,000 to $250,000.
A Petit Cottage with Big Character
Everything about this home is described as charming, and the details back it up: a true cottage architectural style, vinyl siding, a metal roof, and a solid block foundation. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms packed into a tidy single-level layout, the home makes efficient use of its footprint without feeling cramped. It’s the kind of property that photographs beautifully and appeals to buyers looking for something smaller, simpler, and full of personality rather than a sprawling floor plan.
Over 2 Acres of Varied, Rolling Terrain
The lot itself is a standout: 2.24 acres combining level ground, part-wooded sections, rolling slope, and sloped terrain all in one property. That variety gives buyers multiple usable areas — flat space near the home, wooded privacy further back, and enough natural contour to make the land feel more expansive than its acreage alone suggests. A heat pump system handles both heating and cooling efficiently, with ceiling fans providing an extra layer of comfort.
The Practical Details
Water comes from the public supply, and the property runs on a septic tank. There is no HOA, and the property is not part of a subdivision, giving the owner freedom over how the land is used within its R01 zoning. The listing accepts both cash and conventional financing, and the home’s overall condition is rated average.
The Numbers
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Price | $250,000 ($246/sq ft) — reduced $15,000 on 9/6 |
| Location | 218 Aa Deakins Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659 |
| Home Size | 1,016 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 2 full |
| Lot Size | 2.24 acres, level, part wooded, rolling slope |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Zestimate | $241,400 |
| Water / Sewer | Public water / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Heat pump / heat pump, ceiling fans |
| Financing | Cash or conventional |
Why Jonesborough
Jonesborough holds the title of Tennessee’s oldest town, founded in 1779, and its downtown is a National Historic District lined with well-preserved 18th and 19th-century buildings. Every October, the town draws visitors from across the country for the National Storytelling Festival, cementing its reputation as the storytelling capital of the world. For a buyer drawn to a small, character-filled cottage with real acreage just outside a town with this much genuine history, 218 Aa Deakins Rd offers a rare entry point into one of East Tennessee’s most storied communities.
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