Mountain City, Tennessee sits at 2,418 feet above sea level, making it the highest incorporated town in the entire state — a genuine claim to fame reinforced by its role as host of the first Mountain City Fiddlers Convention back in 1925, a landmark early event in the development of Appalachian traditional music. On 9.04 mountainous acres in this same elevated Johnson County valley, a custom-built log cabin at 674 Culberson Ln now offers genuine ridge-top views, listed at $245,000.
A Real Log Cabin With Room to Expand
Built in 1998, this custom log home offers 1,120 finished square feet on the main level, with two bedrooms and one full bathroom, an open floorplan connecting the eat-in kitchen and dining area, and a gas-log fireplace anchoring the great room for that classic cozy, rustic cabin feel. Carpet and tile flooring run throughout. Below the main level, a full, unfinished basement roughly doubles the home’s total structure to 2,240 square feet — genuine expansion potential for a buyer ready to finish it out. A wraparound covered porch extends the cabin’s footprint outdoors, taking full advantage of the mountain ridge-top setting.
Notably, the listing mentions a lift chair included with the home — worth confirming details with the listing agent for buyers interested in accessibility features.
Nearly 9 Acres of Steep, Wooded Mountain Terrain
The 9.04-acre lot is genuinely mountainous, with steep and sloped sections throughout and mature woods framing the property. A kennel/dog run is already installed — a practical feature for buyers with dogs who want secure outdoor space without building from scratch.
The Practical Details
Water comes from a private well, and the property runs on a septic tank. Heating combines electric, fireplace, and propane systems, with ceiling fans and window units handling summer cooling. A security system is already in place. Parking is unpaved. Annual property taxes run $703, and the property is available through cash or conventional financing.
The Numbers
| Price | $245,000 ($219/sq ft) |
| Location | 674 Culberson Ln, Mountain City, TN 37683 |
| Home Size | 1,120 sq ft finished (2,240 sq ft total incl. unfinished basement) |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 2 / 1 full |
| Lot Size | 9.04 acres, mountainous and wooded |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Water / Sewer | Private well / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Electric, fireplace, propane / ceiling fans, window units |
| Basement | Full, unfinished |
| Views | Mountain ridge-top |
| Financing | Cash, Conventional |
| Annual Taxes | $703 |
Why Mountain City
Mountain City is Tennessee’s northeasternmost county seat, bordering both Virginia and North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with Watauga Lake, the Cherokee National Forest, and an official American Viticultural Area with local wineries all within easy reach. The area’s musical heritage, rooted in that first 1925 fiddlers convention, still echoes through the region’s strong bluegrass and old-time traditions today. For a buyer looking for a genuine custom log cabin with real ridge-top views and a basement ready to finish, Mountain City offers elevation and character that’s hard to match this far east in Tennessee.
Interested in touring 674 Culberson Ln or want more details on the Mountain City area? Reach out to the listing agent below in ZILLOW
