About this home
Private Tennessee Homestead With Solar, Rainwater, Garden + Grid Power & Public Water
Looking for greater self-sufficiency without giving up the convenience of conventional utilities? This 1.5-acre Deer Lodge property offers both, with solar power and battery storage, a 1,550-gallon rainwater collection system, grid electricity, public water and private septic already in place.
The 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,280-square-foot home features a 6.6 kW solar array with 13 kWh of battery storage. The rainwater system collects from the metal roof and includes a Grundfos submersible pump, two-stage filtration and pressure tank, giving the next owner the flexibility to configure it for their needs.
Outside, a large prepared garden with a 17-foot trellis is ready for planting. The entire property is enclosed with 4-foot welded-wire fencing, with a separately fenced backyard and multiple gates for convenient access. Two outbuildings provide plenty of additional space for tools, equipment, storage or homestead projects.
Inside, this open-concept single-level home with split bedrooms includes a pantry, laundry room, two independent Daikin mini-split heat pumps for heating and cooling, and a wood stove for an additional source of heat. Fiber-optic internet is available, making it possible to enjoy peaceful rural living without giving up modern connectivity.
Whether you're looking to grow more of your own food, become more self-reliant, or simply enjoy country living with valuable systems already in place, this property gives you a strong head start while letting you decide how far you want to take the homestead lifestyle.
$249,900 | 3 beds | 2 baths | 1,280 sq. ft. | 1.5 acres
243 Rankin Road, Deer Lodge, TN 37726