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About this home
Welcome to 15003 May Rd! Rare opportunity to own 5.3 beautiful acres in Sale Creek, where water and mountain views, established infrastructure, and extensive recent improvements offer a head start on creating your ideal retreat. Enjoy peaceful surroundings, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and the opportunity to fish, paddle, and explore the outdoors just beyond your backyard. Much of the groundwork is already in place, including a private concrete driveway, water and electricity on site, and natural gas and EPB FiberOptics availability. Recent clearing and land improvements have further enhanced the property's usability while preserving its natural beauty. A 42' x 64' free-span metal building with 14'+ ceilings offers exceptional versatility. Two 12 x 13.6 sliding doors and a pedestrian door provide access to the space. Recently renovated, the building features updated lighting and electrical, fresh interior paint, epoxied concrete floors, a large fan, turfed area, and a mirrored dance floor. An enclosed 20' x 24' workshop includes dedicated welding and compressor connections (50 amp welding plug and 30 amp compressor wiring), and upgraded electrical and electric heat. A large custom chicken coop with two spacious runs adds to the property's homesteading appeal. The property overlooks the water, with TVA-owned land extending between the property boundary and shoreline. Residents along May Road commonly access the shoreline for fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor recreation. Sale Creek Recreation boat ramp is less than a mile away, with Riverside Marina approximately 1.5 miles away. With low county taxes, limited deed restrictions, and valuable improvements already in place, the opportunities are limitless with 15003 May Road, and the property can be enjoyed from day one. This is a rare piece of land that has to be seen in person. Call today for your private tour.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
North Hamilton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
7/10
Sale Creek Middle / High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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About Bakewell-Sale
Creek
Bakewell-Sale Creek, located between Soddy-Daisy and Dayton, is a rural and river-valley Sale Creek neighborhood with ridge-and-hollow scenery and a working-farms backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the TN-27 corridor near the Sale Creek Post Office, where feed-and-tackle stops, small diners, and service bays set a practical, weekday rhythm. Sale Creek Antique Mall, Steve’s Landing, and the Sale Creek Recreation Center act as familiar community pillars. Housing trends toward modest ranch homes, manufactured homes, and older farmhouses on larger lots. The Tennessee River and nearby creeks shape the landscape, with boat ramps and fishing pull-offs defining weekend routines. Views of Walden Ridge and the Cumberland Plateau frame drives and backroads.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Waterfront
Water views
Garden
Cleared areas
Front yard
Many trees
Native plants
Bluff
Rolling and sloped terrain
Paved road access
Horses allowed
Garage(s), poultry coop, and RV/boat storage
Home design
Unimproved land
Utilities
Public water
Cable and natural gas available
Electricity and water connected
Phone available
No sewer
Sale and tax history for 15003 May Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GCAR #1546045
Nov 10, 2026
Listed
$385,000
GCAR #1501868
May 28, 2025
Sold
$285,000
Mar 31, 2025
Contingent
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Jan 30, 2025
Relisted
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Dec 26, 2024
Contingent
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Oct 17, 2024
Listed
$299,000
+13
Back on the market due to buyers' financing. Perk test and appraisal were completed. Opportunity to own 5.3 acres of partially cleared land with water views and water access. Fish and kayak from your own back yard. Enjoy beautiful sunrise and sunset views. This property includes valuable key improvements including a private concrete driveway, water, and electricity already in place on the property. Gas and EPB FiberOptics are available and the parcel is sub-dividable. A versatile 42 ft X 64 ft free-span metal building with a concrete floor, 14.4 ft high ceiling, 2 - 12 x 13.6 sliding barn doors and a pedestrian door. perfect for use as a garage, or workshop, is ready for your vision. Enjoy the benefits of low county taxes and the peace of mind of knowing no one can build behind you, ensuring lasting privacy. Sale Creek Recreation RV/Boat Ramp is less than a mile away. Riverside Marina (Sale Creek Marina) is only 1.5 miles away. Only mild restrictions - prohibiting junkyards, commercial chicken houses, and temporary dwellings. All permanent residences must meet county septic & building standards. Bring your vision and transform this land into your personal retreat. Scheduled appointments are required to view the property. Sellers have a survey and property is staked. Driveway is not shared. TVA lowers the water level during the winter but will start raising it in April. There is year-round water but it will be about 7 feet deeper at full summer pool.
Public Records
Jan 31, 2022
Sold
$499,000
Public Records
Sep 3, 2021
Sold
$360,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$724 (+21.6%)
2024
$595
2023
$595
2022
$595 (−73.3%)
2021
$2,231 (−8.2%)
2020
$2,431
2019
$2,431
2018
$2,431 (+6.5%)
2017
$2,281 (+63.3%)
2016
$1,397
2014
$1,397
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
180 ft.
Lot depth
760 ft.
Lot size
5.3 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Hamilton County
APN
021 064
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sale Creek, TN • 37373
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Sun exposure
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Redfin Estimate for 15003 May Rd
$372,068
$13K under list price of $385K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $330K to $399K.