Celina, Tennessee takes its name from Celina Fisk, daughter of pioneer Moses Fisk, who founded the South’s first female academy here in 1806. The town has always been shaped by its rivers — sitting at the historic confluence of the Cumberland and Obey, it served as a vital steamboat and logging stopover for a century, until the 1943 construction of Dale Hollow Dam tamed the once-flood-prone Obey and swallowed the nearby community of Willow Grove entirely beneath what’s now Dale Hollow Lake. On a private cul-de-sac along that same storied river, a three-bedroom log-sided home at 161 Obey River Ln sits directly on the water, listed at $359,900.
Real River Frontage and High Ceilings
Built in 2000, this 2,088-square-foot home keeps the primary bedroom on the main level, with two additional bedrooms upstairs. The listing highlights impressive high vaulted ceilings and beautiful hardwood flooring throughout, and a wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room. Double-pane windows help with energy efficiency, and a walk-in closet rounds out the primary suite. A full, unfinished basement with walk-out access offers real potential for future finished living space, and the home includes main-level laundry hookups.
A covered front porch and deck give the home multiple spots to take in genuine, direct Obey River views — not a distant glimpse, but real waterfront frontage confirmed in the listing.
Over 5 Private Acres With Horses Allowed
The 5.3-acre lot sits on a private cul-de-sac, mixing wooded and cleared sections with genuine river frontage and long views. The property allows horses to be raised, and a detached garage with main-level access plus RV parking rounds out the practical infrastructure.
The Practical Details
The home connects to public water, with sewage handled through a septic tank. Natural gas isn’t available at this location, and heating runs through central electric, with wall and window units handling cooling. Annual property taxes run $1,335, and two separate virtual tours are available online for buyers who want a first look before scheduling an in-person visit.
The Numbers
| Price | $359,900 ($172/sq ft) |
| Location | 161 Obey River Ln, Celina, TN 38551 |
| Home Size | 2,088 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 2 full |
| Lot Size | 5.3 acres, private cul-de-sac |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Water / Sewer | Public / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Central electric / wall-window units |
| Waterfront | Obey River |
| Horses Allowed | Yes |
| Parking | 2-car detached garage + RV access |
| Annual Taxes | $1,335 |
Why Celina
Celina is the county seat of Clay County, sitting at the gateway to Dale Hollow Lake, a 30,990-acre reservoir renowned as the Smallmouth Bass Capital of the World. The Obey River itself, running 47.8 miles before joining the Cumberland right at Celina, has become a popular canoeing and kayaking route in its own right. Beyond the water, the county carries deep river-trade history and preserves it through the Clay County Museum downtown. For a buyer looking for genuine riverfront acreage with horses allowed and real privacy on a cul-de-sac, Celina offers direct access to some of Tennessee’s most storied water.
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