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161 Steele Rd, Vonore, 37885

Priced At: $550,000

Property Details for ID: 1327610



SqFt: 2,056
Price SqFt: $268
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2 / Half Baths: 0
MLS Status: Active
Property Type: Residential
On Market Date: 2026-01-26T16:57:45Z
Subdivision: Toqua Village

Public Remarks: Set on 6.5 private, secluded acres, this remodeled ranch offers peaceful surroundings with a blend of open space and wooded privacy. The one-level layout with no steps provides easy living across approximately 2,000 sq ft, featuring luxury vinyl plank floors, new windows, and a newer roof. The home is served by a private well and features a wood-burning fireplace, adding to the property's appeal for those seeking a more independent, self-sustaining lifestyle. The land creates a quiet retreat with three small ponds, mature trees, and natural privacy throughout the property. A barn with an unfinished upper level offers additional potential, along with a separate permanent storage building that makes an excellent workshop Existing barbed wire animal enclosures remain in place from prior use. The property also includes a variety of established fruit trees and bushes, including pear, plum, persimmon, blueberry, huckleberry, mulberry, and more. Enjoy lake views and convenient access to the water with a public boat ramp just 0.5 miles away. Private, updated, and surrounded by nature — this property offers a rare opportunity for peaceful acreage living with modern improvements. Seller will consider owner-financing w/ 20% down and acceptable credit score.

Schools Information

Elementary School: Vonore
Middle / Junior School: Vonore
High School: Sweetwater

Building Description

Building Style: Traditional
Type: Ranch
Site Built: Yes
Year Built: 1975
Total Rooms: 7
SqFt (Total): 2,056
SqFt (Main Lvl): 2,056
Full Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
Fireplace: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Extra Storage: Yes
Basement: No
Basement Type: Crawl Space

  Exterior Features

Features: Deck, Windows - Insulated, Windows - Vinyl
Construction: Frame - Brick
Siding: Brick

  Appliances

Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

  Room Dimensions

Living Room: Dining Room: Kitchen: Master Bedroom: Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4: Office:

  Interior Features

Dining Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Living RmDining Rm
Floors: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile
Other Rooms: Bedroom Main Level, Extra Storage, Family Room, LaundryUtility, Mstr Bdrm Main Level, Office, Split Bedroom, Workshop
Misc Features: Island in Kitchen, Pantry, Storm Shelter

  Property Details

Acreages: 6.5
Lot Description: Pond, Private
View: Country Setting, Lake, Mountain View

Utilities

Fuel Types: Electric

Financing

Finance Options: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Owner Will Carry, THDA, USDARural, VA Loan

  HOA Information

Restrictions: No
HOA: No

Heating & Cooling

Fireplace(s): Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type(s): Brick, Insert, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Cooling Type(s): Central Cooling
Heat Type(s): Central

Garage / Parking

None

  Community Features

Outbuildings

Barn, Detached Workshop
Presented By: / Wallace

Up Coming Open Houses

Sorry, no open houses are currently available for this listing.

Directions

Hwy 411 to Hwy 360. Right on Toqua Rd. and Rt on Steele Rd. Home on the Left. GPS is accurate.



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