This is more than just a home–it’s a rare opportunity to own a fully upgraded mountain and lake-view retreat with exceptional short-term rental potential in the heart of the Watauga Lake area. Located just ¼ mile from marina access, this impressive 4,700+ square foot property offers a unique combination of size, flexibility, modern infrastructure, and breathtaking views that is rarely available in today’s market.
Designed to comfortably accommodate large groups, the spacious multi-level floor plan features soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and expansive windows that capture stunning mountain and lake views. The home’s versatile layout includes multiple gathering spaces, a custom-built bunk room ideal for maximizing guest capacity, and a lower-level entertaining area complete with a second kitchen–perfect for extended family stays, multi-generational living, or vacation rental guests.
A major highlight is the brand-new 5-bedroom septic system, providing significantly expanded capacity and flexibility. Combined with the home’s generous square footage and group-friendly design, the property offers outstanding potential as a high-capacity vacation rental, private retreat, or investment property.
Extensive recent improvements make this home truly move-in and rental-ready, including a new roof, newly sanded and stained exterior with premium protective coating, fully renovated kitchens and bathrooms with high-end finishes, new flooring, lighting, plumbing, electrical updates, fresh interior paint, and the addition of a covered front porch. Additional upgrades include a Rinnai tankless water heater, Spectrum high-speed internet, and a whole-house generator, providing convenience, reliability, and peace of mind for owners and guests alike.
Adding even more value, the property is listed below appraisal. Opportunities to own a property with this combination of size, sleeping capacity, updated systems, marina proximity, high-speed internet, and incredible views are extremely limited in the Watauga Lake market.
Whether you’re seeking a private mountain-lake getaway, a gathering place for family and friends, or an income-producing investment, this exceptional property delivers the scale, functionality, and flexibility that smaller homes simply cannot match.
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- Heating System:
- Central, Propane, Fireplace(s), Pellet Stove
- Cooling System:
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Basement:
- Full, Finished
- Fence:
- Back Yard
- Fireplace:
- Gas Log, Living Room
- Patio:
- Front Porch, Porch, Deck, Back, Side Porch
- Parking:
- Asphalt, Attached, Circular Driveway
- Flooring:
- Tile, Carpet, Other, Luxury Vinyl
- Interior Features:
- Soaking Tub
- Laundry Features:
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Sewer:
- Private Sewer
- Utilities:
- Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Fiber Available
- Architectural Style:
- Cabin
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Washer, Trash Compactor
- Country:
- US
- State:
- TN
- County:
- Carter
- City:
- Butler
- Subdivision:
- Bear Ridge Estates
- Zipcode:
- 37640
- Street:
- Bear Ridge
- Street Number:
- 191
- Street Suffix:
- Drive
- Longitude:
- W83° 56' 49.4''
- Latitude:
- N36° 21' 24.2''
- Directions:
- From Butler - Hwy 67, left on Piercetown Rd, right on Bear Ridge Dr, go thru gate straight up the hill. Property will be on your left. CODED SECURITY GATE
- Mls Area Major:
- 305 - Watauga Lake
- Zoning:
- Res
- Elementary School:
- Hampton
- High School:
- Unaka
- Middle School:
- Hampton
- Courtesy of:
- Berkshire Hathaway Greg Cox Real Estate
- Community Features:
- Gated
- Construction Materials:
- Wood Siding
- Garage:
- 2.0
- Levels:
- Two
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- see acerage
- On Market Date:
- 2026-06-16
- Water Source:
- Shared Well
- Attached Garage Yn:
- 1
- Building Size:
- 4733
- Association Fee:
- 725.0
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Annually
- Association Yn:
- 1
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 3489
- List Office Mls Id:
- 304
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-06-16T14:57:49Z
- Originating System Name:
- TVR
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-06-16T14:48:48Z
Residential For Sale
191 Bear Ridge Drive, Butler, Tennessee 37640
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- MLS ID :
- 9996891
- Price :
- $1,175,000
- View :
- Mountain(s)
- Bedrooms :
- 5
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Square Footage :
- 4,733 Sqft
- Lot Area :
- 1.54 Acre
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Shingle