Maryville, Tennessee sits at the foot of Chilhowee Mountain, a ridge whose springs once drew visitors from around the world to a resort called Montvale Springs — promoted in the 1800s as a literal “fountain of youth.” Three successive hotels rose and burned there over the decades, hosting guests that included the novelist and poet Sidney Lanier, who spent entire summers on the mountain. Sam Houston, future president of the Republic of Texas, taught school in a one-room cabin nearby in 1812, a building still preserved today as a state historic site. On 5 acres of that same storied mountain, a three-bedroom home at 3670 Chilhowee Trl now sits, listed at $374,950 following a $15,000 price cut on August 4.
A Home That’s Already Been Done For You
The listing leads with a clear message: updated flooring, a new roof, and modern updates throughout mean this isn’t a project — it’s ready to move into. Built in 1996, the 1,959-square-foot home offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with a bonus room adding flexible extra space. A stunning stone fireplace anchors the living area, backed by a second wood-burning stove for reliable heat, and cathedral ceilings add real volume to the interior. The kitchen features an island, a pantry, and an eat-in layout, and a walk-in closet rounds out the primary suite.
An oversized covered front porch extends the living space outdoors, professionally landscaped grounds frame the setting, and a whole-property generator adds peace of mind during mountain power outages.
Five Acres With Real Infrastructure
The lot itself is private, wooded, and irregular in shape, with a mix of level and rolling terrain and genuine country and woodland views. Two additional storage buildings, a barn, and a dedicated workshop give a buyer real utility beyond the home itself — space for equipment, projects, or hobbies that a typical residential lot simply doesn’t offer.
The Practical Details
Water comes from a private well, and the property runs on a septic tank. Heating combines central, propane, and electric systems, paired with central air and ceiling fans for summer comfort. The property sits within the Chilhowee Mtn Est community, with a modest HOA fee of $400 annually. Annual property taxes run $642, and the home has already seen a meaningful price reduction just weeks after its original listing.
The Numbers
| Price | $374,950 ($191/sq ft) — reduced $15,000 on 8/4 |
| Location | 3670 Chilhowee Trl, Maryville, TN 37803 |
| Home Size | 1,959 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 2 full |
| Lot Size | 5 acres, private and wooded |
| Year Built | 1996 |
| Recent Updates | New roof, updated flooring, modern finishes |
| Water / Sewer | Private well / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Central, propane, electric / central air |
| Fireplaces | 2 (stone + wood-burning stove) |
| Additional Structures | 2 storage buildings, barn, workshop |
| HOA | $400/year |
| Annual Taxes | $642 |
Why Maryville
Maryville, named for Governor William Blount’s wife Mary Grainger Blount, serves as the seat of Blount County and a genuine gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, roughly 15 miles south of Knoxville. The area’s layered history — from Cherokee settlements at Chilhowee to Civil War-era Union sympathies to its resort-era heyday at Montvale Springs — gives the region real depth beyond its mountain scenery. For a buyer looking for a genuinely move-in-ready home with real acreage and workshop infrastructure, on a mountain with this much history behind it, Maryville offers both convenience and character.
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