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537 County Road 188, Decatur, 37322

Priced At: $250,000

Property Details for ID: 1327857



SqFt: 1,312
Price SqFt: $191
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2 / Half Baths: 0
MLS Status: Active
Property Type: Residential
On Market Date: 2026-05-02T17:19:15Z

Public Remarks: Creekside Retreat on 6.01 Acres with Pond & Outdoor Entertaining. The main home features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a large primary bedroom, plus a laundry/mudroom designed for everyday convenience. Both bedrooms offer direct outdoor access, creating a seamless connection to the large covered porch facing the private back yard and side yard. An additional outbuilding provides excellent potential for a studio, guest apartment, short-term rental, home office, or private workshop. A pavilion and cooking area perfect for entertaining, a charming playhouse, and plenty of room for gatherings, hobbies, or future expansion. Additional highlights include: Large pond with recreational potential. Flowing creek with year-round water. Well water & septic system. Privately owned propane tank for gas heat. Two-car carport. New survey completed. Antique furniture may convey at seller's discretion. Not within flood zone. Septic Tank Pumped March 2026. Well water Pressure tank replaced approximately around 2023. Well water tested March 2026- basic water filter is recommended.

Schools Information

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Building Description

Building Style: Cottage
Type: Ranch
Site Built: Yes
Year Built: 1960
Total Rooms: 7
SqFt (Total): 1,312
SqFt (Main Lvl): 1,312
Full Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 0
Fireplace: No
Bonus Room: Yes
Basement: No
Basement Type: Crawl Space

  Exterior Features

Features: Dock, Patio, Porch - Covered
Construction: Frame
Siding: Wood

  Appliances

Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Other

  Room Dimensions

  Interior Features

Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen
Floors: Vinyl
Other Rooms: Bedroom Main Level, Extra Storage, LaundryUtility, Workshop
Misc Features: Drapes, Internet Available, Walk-in Closets, WasherDryer Connect

  Property Details

Acreages: 6.01
Lot Description: Creek, Pond, Private, Wooded
View: Country Setting

Utilities

Fuel Types: Electric, Propane

Financing

Finance Options: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDARural, VA Loan

  HOA Information

Restrictions: No
HOA: No

Heating & Cooling

Fireplace(s): No
Total Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type(s): Gas
Cooling Type(s): Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Heat Type(s): Other

Garage / Parking

Carport Spaces

  Community Features

Outbuildings

Detached Workshop, Gazebo, Storage Shed
Presented By: / Weichert Realtors-The Space Place

Up Coming Open Houses

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Directions

Head northeast on I-75 N (0.6 mi). Take exit 52 for TN-305 toward Mt Verd Rd/Athens (0.2 mi). Slight left onto the ramp to TN-305 N (128 ft). Turn left onto TN-305 N (4.7 mi). Turn left onto Floyd Simpson Rd (312 ft). Continue onto State Hwy 218 (0.5 mi). Continue onto Co Rd 218 (0.2 mi). Continue onto State Hwy 218 (0.4 mi). Turn left onto Co Rd 188 Destination will be on the right (1.9 mi). 537 Co Rd 188, Decatur, TN 37322.



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