This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Lot 24 in Eagle Bay offers jaw-dropping, panoramic views of Watauga Lake both up and down the Watauga River — some of the best views in the entire community with 180-degree long range views. Spanning 4.72 acres, this homesite sits at the perfect elevation to capture long-range lake and mountain vistas, while still offering privacy, tree cover, a buildable footprint, and walking distance to the community dock and marina area. The lot already a septic permit approved for a 4-bedroom home, and there’s no required timeframe to build, making it ideal for a future homesite, weekend getaway, or income-producing vacation rental. The lot is already partially cleared at the ideal spot for your homesite. Underground utilities, including high-speed fiber internet, are already at the road and homes are being built in the community as we speak. Eagle Bay is a gated lake-front community with excellent amenities: a private boat ramp, lakeside beach, picnic area, fire pits, and has boat slips available for lease ($3,600/year). HOA dues are $1,500/year. Site-built or approved modular homes welcome (1,200 sq/ft minimum), Short-term rentals allowed, Horses and ATVs permitted, Camping up to 7 days in a 30-day period. With paved roads and dramatic topography, this lot gives you the canvas to design a home that fully embraces the natural beauty of the Watauga Lake area. Whether you’re catching sunrise through the trees or gazing at starlight reflected on the water, this is a homesite that delivers true mountain-lake living. Just 37 minutes to Boone, NC, and close to Elizabethton, Mountain City, skiing, hiking, fly fishing, and more. It’s also just minutes to Villa Nove Vineyards and the new Tennessee Hills Distillery scheduled to open in fall 2025.
Contact your agent to schedule a private tour. Buyer/Buyer’s Agent to verify all information.
- Sewer:
- Septic Tank, None
- Utilities:
- Electricity Available, Underground Utilities, Fiber Available
- Waterfront Features:
- Lake Privileges
- Country:
- US
- State:
- TN
- County:
- Johnson
- City:
- Butler
- Subdivision:
- Eagle Bay
- Zipcode:
- 37640
- Street:
- Cowan Town
- Street Number:
- Lot 24
- Street Suffix:
- Road
- Longitude:
- W82° 3' 9.1''
- Latitude:
- N36° 18' 54.3''
- Directions:
- From Hampton TN, E on US-321 S toward Boone 9.6 mi, R on US-321 toward Boone 9.8 mi, L on Greggs Branch Rd 1.4 mi, R on Buntontown Rd 0.8 mi, R on Cowan Town Rd 0.3 mi, R into Eagle Bay through gates, Lot 24 is on L just after lot 23. There is a 30' easement across lot 25 leading to Lot 24.
- Mls Area Major:
- 316 - Mtn. City/Johnson County
- Zoning:
- Residential
- Elementary School:
- Doe
- High School:
- Johnson Co
- Middle School:
- Johnson Co
- Courtesy of:
- Fathom Realty
- Lot Features:
- Level, Mountainous, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, Cleared
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- see acres
- On Market Date:
- 2025-06-06
- Water Source:
- Private, Well, None
- Association Fee:
- 1500.0
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Annually
- Association Yn:
- 1
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 32558
- List Office Mls Id:
- 1223
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2025-08-13T17:57:37Z
- Originating System Name:
- TVR
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2025-06-06T21:48:04Z
Land For Sale
Lot 24 Cowan Town Road, Butler, Tennessee 37640
- Property Type :
- Land
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- MLS ID :
- 9981324
- Price :
- $285,000
- View :
- Mountain(s),Water
- Lot Area :
- 4.72 Acre
- Status :
- Active
- Waterfront Yn :
- 1

