$24,900

There's a version of Cherokee Lake living where the whole family has room to spread out, and Lot 39 on Five Oaks Circle might be the piece that makes it possible. This 0.68-acre wooded lot sits inside Walnut Bend, a gated community in Hawkins County, with seasonal glimpses of Cherokee Lake and the mountains through the trees. It's the kind of setting where the trees do most of the talking until you decide what to build. What sets Lot 39 apart is the room to plan ahead. The lot was perked for a 3-bedroom septic system at the time of the subdivision's development, enough capacity for a full-time home, a guest suite for visiting family, or space to grow into down the road. Fiber internet and underground electric are already run to the road, so the groundwork is done before you break ground. Access to Cherokee Lake comes through Walnut Bend's shared community boat ramp and dock, keeping ongoing costs lower while still putting the water within easy reach. Walnut Bend keeps the neighborhood site-built only with a 1,400 square foot minimum, and the gated entrance and $550 annual HOA keep the community well maintained. Here's the part worth knowing: the same seller also owns Lots 37 and 38 next door. Buy Lot 39 on its own for a straightforward homesite, or combine it with one or both neighboring lots to build a family compound, add a guest cabin, or simply create more distance between you and the next homesite. Priced at $24,900.