Stone cottage charm meets mountain living at 885 Lake O'Donnell Road! Situated on 0.81 acres in Sewanee, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,020 square feet of comfortable, single-level living, complete with a beautiful stone fireplace and an impressive 500-square-foot screened porch that's practically begging for morning coffee, afternoon naps, and evenings with friends. Recent improvements include a completely renovated primary bath, new carpet and fresh paint job. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, while the partially fenced yard offers room to enjoy the outdoors. Just across the road from Lake O'Donnell, with easy accessibility to the Mountain Goat Trail and the University of the South nearby, this is an ideal spot to enjoy everything that makes Sewanee special. Less time driving to the outdoors, more time enjoying it! All furniture is negotiable. Fireplace is being sold as-is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$297Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Scott Evans• Onward Real Estate
Listed by William (Will) Reynolds• Onward Real Estate
Sellers Are Motivated! Welcome to ultimate mountain living on Monteagle Mountain. Located on the domain of The University of the South and just steps away from Lake O'Donnell, this beautiful mountain stone one level home is a must see. The spacious layout consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths plus a half bath in the large living room. This home is ideal for anyone or any family looking to experience all the adventures the mountain has to offer. The current owners have taken great care of the home, including installing a new roof and gutters plus the addition of the 500 sq. ft. screened in porch for maximum relaxation or entertaining . There is a fenced in area of the yard for kiddos or pets to play. This property backs up to the Mountain Goat Trail allowing for easy access to walk, bike or jog. Another special quality is that you can walk across the street to soak up some sun, kayak or go fishing at Lake O'Donnell. To see this gem of a home, schedule your private showing today by contacting Broker Bay; 888-594-8304, or Catherine Schwartz, the listing agent, 423-304-1003. University of the South lease policies apply. For Non-Employees of the University, buyers are required to pay a 4% transfer fee based on the purchase price. The yearly lease fee for non employee buyer/s is $1,796.
GCAR #1390630
Jul 31, 2024
Sold
$489,500
$242/sq ft
Jun 29, 2024
Contingent
—
May 28, 2024
Price Changed
$495,000
$245/sq ft
Apr 22, 2024
Listed
$505,000
$250/sq ft
GCAR #1
Mar 15, 2024
Price Changed
$529,900
$262/sq ft
REALTRACS #1920560
Jun 29, 2018
Sold
$246,000
$122/sq ft
Apr 21, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 15, 2018
Listed
$249,900
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,254 (+5.2%)
2024
$1,192
2023
$1,192 (+3.0%)
2022
$1,157 (+31.2%)
2021
$882
2020
$882 (+0.6%)
2019
$877 (+8.7%)
2018
$807
2017
$807 (−4.6%)
2016
$846
2015
$846 (−3.6%)
2014
$878
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
207 ft.
Lot depth
198 ft.
Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,020
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,020
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
070 04300L000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 99° expected this year, 18 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sewanee, TN • 37375
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Sun exposure
23/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Sewanee. There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
4.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 885 Lake Odonnell Rd
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