Spectacular 5.29-acre mountain retreat in exclusive gated Heartwood community offering breathtaking panoramic mountain views from multiple elevations. This premium lot features a cleared house site with dramatic rolling topography showcasing the natural beauty of East Tennessee’s high country at over 3,100 feet elevation. The property boasts an impressive elevation range of 320 feet, creating diverse building opportunities & stunning vistas throughout the wooded landscape.
Heartwood’s luxury gated community provides maintained private gravel roads, exclusive access, & upscale mountain living surrounded by pristine wilderness. The cleared building site offers immediate development potential while mature hardwoods provide privacy & natural beauty. Rolling slopes & varied terrain create exceptional opportunities for a custom mountain estate taking full advantage of the commanding views across the Appalachian Mountains.
The views are dominated by the Blue Ridge / Roan Highlands to the south and southeast, with major peaks like Grassy Ridge Bald (6,165 ft) and Calloway Peak being prominent. The most distant visible summits are Calloway Peak and Raven Rocks at 16 miles away. Grassy Ridge Bald (12 miles, 6,165 ft) is the highest visible peak — part of the famous Roan Mountain massif on the TN/NC border.
Modern conveniences include electricity available at the lot & high-speed fiber internet capability, ensuring connectivity while maintaining the secluded mountain experience. The private maintained road system provides year-round access to your mountain sanctuary. Short-term rentals are permitted, making this an excellent investment opportunity for luxury vacation rental income.
Located within an hour of the legendary Appalachian Trail for world-class hiking, Beech Mountain skiing for winter recreation, & multiple Watauga Lake boat ramps for easy water access. Within 90 minutes reach Sugar Mountain skiing, Bristol Motor Speedway for NASCAR excitement, & the famous Virginia Creeper Trail. A great location for those who want both privacy and quick access to some of the area’s best outdoor recreation.
The gated community setting ensures privacy & exclusivity while the HOA maintains roads & common areas. Property offers endless possibilities for your dream mountain home, luxury cabin retreat, or investment property. The combination of cleared building areas, spectacular views, mature forest, & premium location creates a rare opportunity in this prestigious mountain community.
Annual county taxes only $319. HOA dues $650 annually. Buyer/Buyers Agent to verify all information.
- Sewer:
- None
- Utilities:
- Electricity Available, Fiber Available
- Country:
- US
- State:
- TN
- County:
- Carter
- City:
- Butler
- Subdivision:
- Heartwood
- Zipcode:
- 37640
- Street:
- Tulip Poplar
- Street Number:
- 614
- Street Suffix:
- Trail
- Longitude:
- W83° 58' 11.8''
- Latitude:
- N36° 16' 6.6''
- Directions:
- Take US-321 S through Hampton → stay on 321 toward Boone → right on Poga Rd → right on Heaton Branch Rd → enter Heartwood → follow main road, left on Tulip Poplar Trail → 614 ahead.
- Mls Area Major:
- 314 - Carter County
- Zoning:
- residential
- Elementary School:
- Hampton
- High School:
- Cloudland
- Middle School:
- Hampton
- Courtesy of:
- Fathom Realty
- Lot Features:
- Mountainous, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, Cleared
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- See acres
- On Market Date:
- 2026-04-02
- Virtual Tour:
- https://mls.kuu.la/share/collection/7M1vY?fs=1&vr=0&sd=1&initload=0&autop=4&thumbs=1&inst=0
- Water Source:
- None
- Association Fee:
- 650.0
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Annually
- Association Yn:
- 1
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 32558
- List Office Mls Id:
- 1223
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-04-02T16:23:23Z
- Originating System Name:
- TVR
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-04-02T15:06:42Z
Land For Sale
614 Tulip Poplar Trail, Butler, Tennessee 37640
- Property Type :
- Land
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- MLS ID :
- 9993245
- Price :
- $52,000
- View :
- Mountain(s)
- Lot Area :
- 5.29 Acre
- Status :
- Active