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About this home
Discover the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience on this expansive nearly 20 acre riverfront property in Cookeville, Tennessee. Nestled along the serene Blackburn Fork River, the water gently borders the back of the property, offering direct river access ideal for fishing with friends and relaxing with family to the soothing sounds of the flowing water. The land is mostly level making it an easy and cost effective site for your custom home, barndominium, or family compound. With minimal grading required, this build ready parcel allows you to bring your builder and start turning your vision into reality right away. The gentle topography also lends itself beautifully to outdoor living spaces, gardens, or other personal touches while preserving plenty of room for privacy and future expansion. Conveniently located just minutes from I-40, Tennessee Tech University, shopping, dining, and healthcare, this property offers the best of both worlds. Peaceful riverfront living with easy access to all the amenities of a thriving Upper Cumberland hub. Nashville is approximately one hour away, and Knoxville is roughly 1.5 hours. Whether you envision a modern farmhouse with river views, a weekend getaway cabin, or a private homestead, this rare riverfront opportunity in Cookeville is truly special. Properties like this do not last long.
Property details
- MLS
- East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS
- MLS #
- 1360097
- Property type
- Land
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 26, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 19.92 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
- District
- Jackson County
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- Jackson County
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.0:1
- District
- Putnam County
Walkability
Blended score for Cookeville's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 1 days ago.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.







