Athens Homes under $600,000

Athens Homes under $600,000

Welcome to Athens, Tennessee – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of McMinn County! Known for its rich history and vibrant community spirit, Athens offers a unique blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. With its picturesque landscapes, friendly neighborhoods, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s no wonder that many are calling this city home.

Athens boasts a variety of recreational activities, including parks, walking trails, and local events that bring the community together. The historic downtown area is filled with quaint shops, delightful eateries, and cultural attractions that reflect the area’s heritage. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely stroll along the scenic banks of the Tennessee River or participating in one of the many festivals throughout the year, there’s always something happening in this lively city.

For those seeking a new residence, Athens presents an appealing selection of homes priced under $600,000. This range offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, growing families, or anyone looking to invest in a thriving community. From charming single-family homes to modern townhouses, you'll find a variety of styles and layouts to suit your needs. Many of these homes are situated in friendly neighborhoods, providing a perfect backdrop for creating lasting memories.

With its affordable housing options, strong community ties, and an abundance of local amenities, Athens, TN, is an ideal place to settle down. Come explore all that this beautiful city has to offer and discover why so many are proud to call Athens home!

Newest Athens Homes under $600,000

731 Cedar Springs Rd, Athens
$285,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1358526 MLS
Warm character meets fresh updates at 731 Cedar Springs Road! Richly toned floors and a striking wood accent beam create an inviting first impression, while the connected living, dining, and kitchen spaces make everyday living and entertaining feel effortless. Recessed lighting and crisp trim complement the home's classic appeal. This two-bedroom, two-bath Athens home features recently installed windows and a fenced yard with room for pets, gardening, or relaxing outdoors. A partially finished basement offers additional possibilities for a home office, hobby space, or bonus room. Located in the Cedar Springs area, enjoy Athens' small-town charm, downtown shops and dining, and local destinations including Tennessee Wesleyan University, Athens Regional Park, and the Eureka Trail. I-75 provides regional connections toward Knoxville and Chattanooga. Beautiful details, practical updates, and flexible space--come see what makes this home stand out. Schedule your private showing today!

731 Cedar Springs Rd, Athens
1623 Scenic Drive, Athens
$232,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1358407 MLS
Welcome to this brand new 3 bd/2 ba home offering modern comfort and functional design. The open-concept floor plan seamlessly connects the kitchen and living area, creating the perfect space for everyday living and entertaining. Durable vinyl flooring flows throughout the main living spaces, carpet in bedrooms, providing both style and easy maintenance. The spacious primary suite features a relaxing soaking tub, dual vanity, and walk in shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Outside, mature trees provide shade and character, creating a welcoming outdoor setting. With quality finishes, a thoughtful layout, and move-in-ready convenience, this beautiful new home is ready for its next owner.

1623 Scenic Drive, Athens
150 County Road 600, Athens
$325,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1358126 MLS
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a stunning brick home situated on a spacious corner lot in a quiet, secluded setting that's still convenient to everything you need. Boasting 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan, this home delivers the space, comfort, and flexibility today's buyers crave. The open kitchen features ample cabinet space, abundant storage, and a large island perfect for meal prep, entertaining, or gathering with family and friends. The welcoming living area creates the perfect backdrop for making lifelong memories. Need even more space? The fully finished basement offers a large den, an additional bedroom, and a half bath, creating endless possibilities for entertaining, guests, a home office, or a separate living area. With a maintenance-free exterior and room for everyone to spread out, this home checks all the boxes. Homes like this don't stay on the market long. Call today and see for yourself why this should be your next address!

150 County Road 600, Athens
11 Ervin St, Athens
$259,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1358050 MLS
Beautifully Updated Home in the Heart of Athens! Welcome home to this charming and thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home situated on nearly 1/3 of an acre in one of Athens' most convenient locations. Blending timeless character with modern upgrades, this move-in-ready property features original hardwood floors, abundant natural light from large windows, and impressive updates throughout. Major improvements include a new roof and all-new windows in 2022 along with new light fixtures througout, new carpet in two bedrooms in 2023, a newly added half bath in 2025, and a stunning CUSTOM KITCHEN completed in 2025 (quartz countertops!). Just off the kitchen, you'll find a spacious walk-in pantry offering exceptional storage and functionality. The oversized primary bathroom features a large walk-in shower designed for comfort and style. The versatile third bedroom can easily serve as a den, home office, or formal dining room and includes a cozy gas log fireplace, providing flexible living space to fit your lifestyle. Step outside to enjoy the large, level backyard, perfect for entertaining, outdoor activities, gardening, or simply relaxing. The generous lot offers plenty of room for family fun, pets, and future possibilities (no HOA). Located just around the corner from the new Heritage Park, you'll enjoy easy walking access to the public playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, and covered picnic pavilion. With shopping, dining, schools, and everyday conveniences just minutes away, this home combines comfort, convenience, and modern updates in a fantastic location!

11 Ervin St, Athens
1428 Ridge Estate Drive, Athens
$314,900
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1357946 MLS
Built in 2023 and in a conveniently located subdivision, this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers space, style and functionality todays buyers are looking for. Standout features include a modern floor plan, generously sized bedrooms, ample living space, and a fully fenced yard ideal for outdoor enjoyment, pets, or entertaining. Located near schools, shopping and everyday amenities, the home is part of an HOA community with light restrictions and affordable fees.

1428 Ridge Estate Drive, Athens
707 Old Riceville Rd, Athens
$244,900
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1357873 MLS
NEW HOME....The Oak modern manufactured home offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms across 1,475 sq ft of comfortably designed living space. This thoughtful floorplan features well-positioned living and dining areas that support everyday comfort and convenience for families. Clayton homes built the Oak with quality materials and smart design details that maximize both functionality and value. Only minutes from I-75 and situated near shopping, hospital and coffee shops the location cant be beat. Call your agent today and line up a showing.

707 Old Riceville Rd, Athens
741 County Road 172, Athens
$295,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1357791 MLS
This beautiful brick rancher not only comes with a beautiful view while drinking your morning coffee or deer watching from the front porch but also comes with a basement perfect for a mancave or a workshop oh did I forget to mention you have 4 acres for you to call all yours as well. Being SOLD AS-IS Schedule your showing today this gem want last long!!

741 County Road 172, Athens
164 County Road 202, Athens
$175,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1357784 MLS
3 BEDROOM • 1 BATH • 1 ACRE • NO RESTRICTIONS ✨ INVESTOR SPECIAL / FIXER-UPPER! ✨ Looking for a property with land, potential, and freedom to create your own vision? This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sitting on 1+ acres is ready for someone with a plan! 📍 County property with NO RESTRICTIONS! 🔨 The home needs TLC and is being sold AS-IS. This is the perfect opportunity for an investor, contractor, handyman, or buyer with design plans and a vision to transform this property into something beautiful. ✅ 3 Bedrooms ✅ 1 Bathroom ✅ 1 Acre + ✅ County location ✅ NO restrictions ✅ Renovation potential ✅ Great opportunity for investor or DIY buyer ⚠️ Needs TLC -- sold AS-IS 💡 Bring your design plans and turn this blank canvas into your dream home or next investment! Schedule your showing today!

164 County Road 202, Athens
169 County Road 439, Athens
$369,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1357603 MLS
Come home to Fairview! Extremely well maintained spacious home just waiting for the next family to come along and make memories! This beautiful home has been the long standing foundation for this family and now as the kids are grown and new seasons prevail, they are readying for times of change. Within minutes to downtown Athens, and just across the street from the Eureka Trail, a 5.6-one-way rail-to-trail path connecting Athens and Englewood, you can't help but know you're home. Within the home you have 1800sft of coziness which consists of a huge kitchen and dining room complete with all appliances, an enormous amount of counter space and cabinets, double pantry's, recessed lighting, center island with cabinets, storage shelves, and the list goes on. This home truly was made for the family with friends in mind! An unbelievable amount of space inside and out, but to continue on, the living area has room for multiple couches, recliners, and that 75'' big screen for game days! The split bedroom floorplan creates privacy for everyone in the home, whether it be the parents, kids, or guests. The impressive main bedroom easily supports a king sized bedroom suit with room to spare, complete with an en suite bathroom designed for two boasting a massive live-in closet, soaking garden tub and walk-in shower you won't want to leave! The two other bedrooms will not disappoint as they are both spacious with a cleverly designed second bath! Outside you won't be disappointed either, you have room to breathe on this 2 acres, with a comfy front covered porch for sunset watching, the covered back porch for grilling, 24x30 insulated, metal garage/hobby shop with climate control, 100 amp service, sitting on a concrete foundation along side of an older wooden barn for other storage options! Whatever your needs may be rest assured this home can fulfill them! OHHH more things I didn't even mention the HVAC is 2 years new w/a 10 warranty, the roof is 9 years new, and more!

169 County Road 439, Athens
320 Shadows Lawn Drive, Athens
$549,900
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1357114 MLS
Welcome to 320 Shadows Lawn Drive, the future home of an entirely new floor plan--The White Oak. Located in the established Davis Place Subdivision within the city limits of Athens, Tennessee, this thoughtfully designed new-construction home will offer approximately 1,843 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a dedicated office, and a spacious 2-car garage. The White Oak has been designed to maximize both space and functionality. At the heart of the home is an inviting open-concept Great Room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a natural gathering space for family and friends. The kitchen features a large center island and flows directly into the dining area, while the Great Room provides the perfect centerpiece for everyday living and entertaining. One of the highlights of this floor plan is its private primary suite, positioned separately from the additional bedrooms. The primary retreat includes a spacious bedroom, large walk-in closet, and private bath featuring a soaking tub, separate tiled shower, dual vanities, and private water closet. The home's additional three bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the floor plan and share a second full bathroom. And there's more--the White Oak also includes a dedicated home office, providing valuable additional space for today's work-from-home lifestyle, studying, hobbies, or a private flex area without sacrificing one of the home's four bedrooms. Outdoor living has also been incorporated into the design with both a welcoming covered front porch and an impressive covered rear porch measuring approximately 25 feet wide, creating an ideal setting for relaxing, grilling, entertaining, or simply enjoying the beautiful East Tennessee seasons. The exterior design combines timeless Modern Farmhouse and Craftsman-inspired architecture, highlighted by prominent gables, board-and-batten styling, an inviting front porch, and an oversized two-car garage--giving The White Oak tremendous curb appeal from the moment you arrive. Because this is a pre-construction opportunity, buyers may have the ability, depending upon the stage of construction, to participate in selections such as flooring, cabinetry, countertops, paint colors, fixtures, appliances, and other finishes--allowing you to transform a floor plan into a home that truly feels like your own. The Davis Place offers the increasingly difficult-to-find combination of an established residential neighborhood and the convenience of being located inside the Athens city limits. Downtown Athens, shopping, dining, schools, healthcare, recreation, and Tennessee Wesleyan University are all within convenient reach. Athens is also strategically positioned between Knoxville and Chattanooga, providing access to two major metropolitan areas and airports while allowing homeowners to enjoy the beauty, affordability, and relaxed lifestyle of East Tennessee. In summary this amazing New Construction Home offers Four Bedrooms • Dedicated Office • Two Full Bathrooms • Approx. 1,843 Sq. Ft. Living Space • 2-Car Garage • Covered Front & Rear Porches THE WHITE OAK is one 2026 most desirable New Floor Plans offering flow and functionality with modern sophistication.. A New Opportunity. Your Future Home. From Floor Plan to Dream Home -- Reserve 320 Shadows Lawn Drive today and make The White Oak Floor Plan your own.

320 Shadows Lawn Drive, Athens
339 Shadows Lawn Drive, Athens
$549,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1357083 MLS
Welcome home to this lovely four-bedroom, three-bath home nestled in the popular Davis Place subdivision in Athens, Tennessee! Situated on a beautiful, level half-acre lot, this home offers plenty of space, comfort, and flexibility for everyday living and entertaining. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, solid-surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an oversized kitchen designed with the busy cook in mind. The main level offers the convenience of three bedrooms and two full baths, making one-level living easy and comfortable. The spacious living room features a cozy gas fireplace, , covered front porch and a back porch too to enjoy the deer-both porches creating the perfect spot to relax at the end of the day. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a soaking tub, double vanities, walk-in shower with grab bar, and a walk-in closet. Upstairs, you'll discover a versatile den area, fourth bedroom, and full bath, providing wonderful space for guests, a home office, hobbies, or a second living area. And the huge, completely floored attic with high ceilings offers an abundance of easily accessible storage space--you can actually walk around and make full use of it! The home is all-electric with the exception of the gas fireplace, offering practical modern living while maintaining that warm and inviting touch. And affordable low utilities. And then there's the location! Enjoy everything that makes the beauty and adventure of East Tennessee living so special, from hiking and exploring the great outdoors to boating, fishing, and enjoying the area's beautiful lakes and mountains. You're also conveniently located within walking distance to Eureka trail, minutes to historic downtown Athens and easy driving distance of both Chattanooga and Knoxville, giving you the best of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Come see why this wonderful Athens home could be the perfect place to call home!

339 Shadows Lawn Drive, Athens
1309 Summit St, Athens
$299,900
3 Beds ⋅ 9 Baths ⋅ 1356465 MLS
Completely Renovated! Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in the J.B. Elliott subdivision of Athens. Sitting on approximately 0.67 acres, this property offers a rare opportunity with multiple adjoining parcels, perfect for additional outdoor space, gardening, or future expansion. Inside, every detail has been updated: • New roof and HVAC system • All new electrical and plumbing • Custom kitchen with new cabinets and quartz countertops • Bathrooms with new vanities and quartz tops • Custom tiled showers • All new flooring throughout This move-in ready home combines stylish upgrades with lasting quality, all while offering a larger lot size than most homes in the area. Just minutes from schools, shopping, and downtown Athens, this is the perfect blend of convenience and space. Owner/Agent

1309 Summit St, Athens
Start Your Search