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Back Valley Road

Dayton, TN 37321
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The Laurel Snow Tract offers a rare opportunity to own approximately 535 acres of contiguous forestland on Walden Ridge in Rhea County, Tennessee. Held in one ownership and offered for the first time, this exceptional property combines privacy, natural beauty, and accessibility in a way seldom found in today's market. With paved frontage on Back Valley Road and city water and electric available at the road, the tract is immediately accessible and ready for recreational, residential, or long-term investment use. The land rises from approximately 820 feet to 1,400 feet in elevation and features a diverse landscape of managed pine stands, mature hardwoods, wooded hollows, seasonal creeks, and abundant wildlife habitat. A defining feature of the property is its direct boundary with the 2,259 -acre Laurel-Snow State Natural Area, providing a permanent protected buffer and direct access to one of East Tennessee's most scenic outdoor destinations. Waterfalls, overlooks, hiking trails, and the Cumberland Trail system are just beyond the property line, creating an unmatched recreational setting. Located just minutes from Dayton, approximately 45 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, and less than two hours from Knoxville, the Laurel Snow Tract offers the seclusion of a private mountain retreat without sacrificing convenience. Whether envisioned as a recreational getaway, hunting property, timber investment, family legacy tract, or future estate setting, opportunities of this size and quality rarely come to market in Southeast Tennessee.

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Property Type : Land

Price : $1,872,500

AD Id : 82921850

MLS Id : 1536494

Lot Size : 535 Sqft(Lot)

County : Rhea

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  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 535 Acres Lot Size Acres: 535 Lot Size Square Feet: 23304600 Lot Description: Agricultural

    Property Information

    Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Land Zoning Description: Agricultural District Property SubType: Unimproved Land

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1872500 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 076 018.01 Annual Tax: $6204.5 Tax Legal Desc: Tr 616

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Graysville Elementary School
    Junior High School: Rhea County Middle
    Senior High School: Rhea County High School
  • Utility Information

    Electricity Available, Water Available
  • Location Information

    Direction: From Dayton , take US 27 north toward Evansville, then follow local roads to Back Valley Rd, which fronts the property. the tract lies on the eastern flank of Walden Ridge adjoining the Laurel - Snow State Natural Area WaterSource: Private
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/15/2026 @ 01:05

MLS: 1536494 LISTED BY: John Hetzler, Merchant Real Estate Group 423-654-7106 SOURCE: Greater Chattanooga REALTORS

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