$80,000
About this home
This 5-acre lot in The Retreat at Highland Shores offers stunning Smoky Mountain views and a peaceful country setting. With a cleared homesite and multiple potential building spots, this property provides the perfect space for your custom home or private getaway build. Surrounded by nature and just minutes from the Cherokee National Forest, you'll enjoy endless opportunities for outdoor recreation--hiking, biking, horseback riding, and exploring nearby ATV trails. While this property isn't lakefront, public boat launches and marinas on Tellico Lake are just a short drive away, making it easy to enjoy all the benefits of lakeside living without the premium price tag. This community features light restrictions (no mobile homes, no further subdividing, 1,000 sq ft minimum, and no required timeframe to build), giving you both freedom and flexibility. Located just a short drive from Vonore and other nearby towns, you'll enjoy convenience without compromising on tranquility. Community amenities include a Picnic/BBQ area and lake access! Come see what makes this area so special--and start planning your East Tennessee retreat today!
Property details
- MLS #
- 1342520
- Property type
- Land
- Subdivision
- The Retreat at Highland Shores
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 85
- On market date
- May 28, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 5 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
- District
- Monroe County
- Enrollment
- 294
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.6:1
- District
- Monroe County
- Enrollment
- 873
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
- District
- Monroe County
Walkability
Blended score for Vonore's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 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 June 8, 2026.
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.