ONSITE & ONLINE AUCTION SEPTEMBER 12TH AT 10 AM! Rare opportunity at 5520 Academy Rd in one of Putnam County’s most desirable locations, convenient to Cookeville and I-40. Offered in two tracts with the opportunity to buy one or both for a total of 7+ acres. Tract 1 features a 2,500± sq ft home ready for cosmetic finishes, with a full-length covered porch, concrete-walled lower level, and spacious primary suite with its own exterior entrance. Improvements include a huge detached shop with RV hookups and 220-volt welding connection, automatic entrance gates, large gravel parking area, new tankless water heater, and recently serviced high-capacity septic system. Tract 2 offers nearly 6 acres with an approximately one-acre stocked pond and walking trail, large livestock barn, fenced pastures, extensive fencing, and an active groundwater well. Established improvements include 19 fruit trees with apple, pear, peach, apricot, plum, and cherry varieties; berry bushes; eight fenced raised garden beds; mature nut trees; and a composting station. Together, the tracts create an established mini-farm or homestead with possibilities for livestock, gardening, recreation, equipment storage, or a private country retreat. The shop, gated access, and gravel parking also offer flexibility for a contractor or equipment-based business. Much of the infrastructure and long-term improvement work is already complete—bring your vision and make it your own. Join us onsite September 12th at 10 AM or bid online at AdcockAuctionsTN.com. Property offered in tracts and combinations. 10% buyer’s premium applies.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
7 acresLot Size
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Clark Adcock• The Realty Firm - Smithville
ONSITE & ONLINE AUCTION – SEPTEMBER 12TH AT 10 AM! Rare opportunity at 5520 Academy Rd in one of Putnam County's most desirable locations, convenient to Cookeville and I-40. Offered in two tracts with the opportunity to buy one or both for a total of 7+ acres. Tract 1 features a 2,500 sq ft home ready for cosmetic finishes, with a full-length covered porch, concrete-walled lower level, and spacious primary suite with its own exterior entrance. Improvements include a huge detached shop with RV hookups and 220-volt welding connection, automatic entrance gates, large gravel parking area, new tankless water heater, and recently serviced high-capacity septic system. Tract 2 offers nearly 6 acres with an approximately one-acre stocked pond and walking trail, large livestock barn, fenced pastures, extensive fencing, and an active groundwater well. Established improvements include 19 fruit trees with apple, pear, peach, apricot, plum, and cherry varieties; berry bushes; eight fenced raised garden beds; mature nut trees; and a composting station. Together, the tracts create an established mini-farm or homestead with possibilities for livestock, gardening, recreation, equipment storage, or a private country retreat. The shop, gated access, and gravel parking also offer flexibility for a contractor or equipment-based business. Much of the infrastructure and long-term improvement work is already complete—bring your vision and make it your own. Join us onsite September 12th at 10 AM or bid online at AdcockAuctionsTN.com. Property offered in tracts and combinations. 10% buyer's premium applies.
REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3518996
Aug 20, 2026
Listed
*
+48
ONSITE & ONLINE AUCTION SEPTEMBER 12TH AT 10 AM! Rare opportunity at 5520 Academy Rd in one of Putnam County’s most desirable locations, convenient to Cookeville and I-40. Offered in two tracts with the opportunity to buy one or both for a total of 7+ acres. Tract 1 features a 2,500± sq ft home ready for cosmetic finishes, with a full-length covered porch, concrete-walled lower level, and spacious primary suite with its own exterior entrance. Improvements include a huge detached shop with RV hookups and 220-volt welding connection, automatic entrance gates, large gravel parking area, new tankless water heater, and recently serviced high-capacity septic system. Tract 2 offers nearly 6 acres with an approximately one-acre stocked pond and walking trail, large livestock barn, fenced pastures, extensive fencing, and an active groundwater well. Established improvements include 19 fruit trees with apple, pear, peach, apricot, plum, and cherry varieties; berry bushes; eight fenced raised garden beds; mature nut trees; and a composting station. Together, the tracts create an established mini-farm or homestead with possibilities for livestock, gardening, recreation, equipment storage, or a private country retreat. The shop, gated access, and gravel parking also offer flexibility for a contractor or equipment-based business. Much of the infrastructure and long-term improvement work is already complete—bring your vision and make it your own. Join us onsite September 12th at 10 AM or bid online at AdcockAuctionsTN.com. Property offered in tracts and combinations. 10% buyer’s premium applies.
REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3518974
Aug 20, 2026
Listed
*
UCMLS #246620
Aug 20, 2026
Listed
*
UCMLS #206006
Oct 28, 2021
Sold
$425,000
$166/sq ft
Aug 4, 2021
Listed
$459,000
$179/sq ft
RCAOR #20214276
Jul 14, 2021
Listed
$469,000
$183/sq ft
REALTRACS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2272195
Jul 21, 2021
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2021
Listed
$469,000
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 2009
Sold
$140,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1990
Sold
$42,000
$16/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,248
2024
$1,248
2023
$1,248 (+7.7%)
2022
$1,159 (+0.9%)
2021
$1,149 (−8.0%)
2020
$1,249
2019
$1,249 (+7.2%)
2018
$1,165
2017
$1,165
2016
$1,165 (+1.7%)
2015
$1,145
2014
$1,145
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.22 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,560
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,560
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Putnam County
APN
085 00602 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
9% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cookeville, TN • 38506
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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