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$304,000

1720 Chesapeake Dr Athens, TN 37303

3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,504 sqft
0.4 acres
$202 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1720 Chesapeake Dr

Motivated Seller! Go ahead and pick out your favorite paint colors! With an acceptable offer, the seller is offering a $5,000 allowance for painting and upgrades- giving you the freedom to make this home your own! Spacious family home in the heart of Athens! Large backyard perfect for entertaining open concept layout. This is a must see home for anyone that likes to cook and entertain! This charming 2 story home offers 3 generously sized bedrooms upstairs with new carpet and 2.5 baths, perfect for comfortable family living. The downstairs is perfect for entertaining with hardwood floors in the living and dining room. The heart of the home is the updated chef's kitchen which includes granite countertops, updated distressed cabinets, a farmhouse sink, a pot filler and of course equipped with high end appliances. This kitchen is perfect for family dinners and for entertaining. One side of the two car garage has been converted into an entertainment room with a tv included. The other part garage is ready for you to finish. This home is wired for a security system and has a keyless entry front door. This home sits on a nice size lot with a fenced in back yard with a code lock. The backyard features a kids clubhouse with a garage underneath perfect for storage. This home is in a quiet cul de sac neighborhood making it perfect for walks with the family or bike rides. Come see this home before it is gone!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size1,504 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.44 Acres
Year built1996
ParkingConcrete, Driveway, Garage, Attached
MLS #20252571
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Walk-In Closet(s), Storage, Pantry, High Speed Internet, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding
  • Fireplace: Gas
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Attached
  • Exterior: Rain Gutters
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • List Price: $304,000
  • Price/SqFt: $202
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,012
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Level, Landscaped, Cul-De-Sac, Cleared
  • Directions: From Tellico Ave turn into Dover Run Subdivision, take a right onto Chesapeake Drive and the house will be toward the end of the cul de sac on the right.
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Living Area: 1,504 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.44 Acres
  • MLS Number: 20252571
  • MLS Name: RiverCounties
  • Office Name: LPT Realty
  • Office Phone: (877) 366-2213
  • Office Email: boards@lpt.com
  • Listing Agent: Shannon Lingerfelt

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 31, 1993
Home Sold
$94,940

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$48,400$1,012
2022$31,950$925
2021$31,950$925
2020$31,950$925
2019$31,950$899
2018$31,950$899
2017$29,900$890

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

North City Elementary School

Public District 3-5

1.7 mi

1601 Palos St

6

Westside Elementary School

Public District 3-5

2.1 mi

700 Westside St

5

Sweetwater Elementary School

Public District 3-4

11.5 mi

301 Broad St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $62,046. The most common annual income of people living in Athens, TN is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

25%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

27%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
43%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • RamRam
  • GMCGMC

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • CountryCountry
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1720 Chesapeake Dr

The listing price of 1720 Chesapeake Dr property is $304,000.

The property 1720 Chesapeake Dr is a house located in Athens, Tennessee, 37303.

Active Listing: 1720 Chesapeake Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1720 Chesapeake Dr are: North City Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Westside Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Sweetwater Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Athens City Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Niota Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), E K Baker Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), McMinn High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), McMinn Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Sweetwater High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,012 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 31, 1993 for $94,940 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1720 Chesapeake Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 1720 Chesapeake Dr is 1,504 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1720 Chesapeake Dr is 1996.

This home is located at 1720 Chesapeake Dr in Athens, TN and zip code 37303. This 1,504 square foot home, which was built in 1996, sits on a 0.44 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $304,000.

Over 7 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Athens, TN. In the same period over 27 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Athens, TN real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.6%. In June 2025 median list price was $275,000 and the average listing age was 75 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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