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Robert J. Smith
REALTOR®
(615) 624-2640

5520 Academy Rd , Cookeville, TN 38506

Sold: $500,500
Sold on: Oct 12th, 2026
$ Per Square Foot: $196
Sold: $500,500
Sold on: Oct 12th, 2026
$ Per Square Foot: $196
BEDS3 BATHS2 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET2,560 MLS#3619396
STATUSClosed PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family


Property Description

ONSITE & ONLINE AUCTION SEPTEMBER 12TH AT 10 AM! Rare opportunity at 5520 Academy Rd in one of Putnam Countyâ??s most desirable locations, convenient to Cookeville and I-40. Offered in two tracts with the opportunity to buy one or both for a total of 7+ acres.Tract 1 features a 2,500± sq ft home ready for cosmetic finishes, with a full-length covered porch, concrete-walled lower level, and spacious primary suite with its own exterior entrance. Improvements include a huge detached shop with RV hookups and 220-volt welding connection, automatic entrance gates, large gravel parking area, new tankless water heater, and recently serviced high-capacity septic system.Tract 2 offers nearly 6 acres with an approximately one-acre stocked pond and walking trail, large livestock barn, fenced pastures, extensive fencing, and an active groundwater well. Established improvements include 19 fruit trees with apple, pear, peach, apricot, plum, and cherry varieties; berry bushes; eight fenced raised garden beds; mature nut trees; and a composting station.Together, the tracts create an established mini-farm or homestead with possibilities for livestock, gardening, recreation, equipment storage, or a private country retreat. The shop, gated access, and gravel parking also offer flexibility for a contractor or equipment-based business.Much of the infrastructure and long-term improvement work is already completeâ??bring your vision and make it your own. Join us onsite September 12th at 10 AM or bid online at AdcockAuctionsTN.com. Property offered in tracts and combinations. 10% buyerâ??s premium applies.

Property Features

Basement: Other
Cooling: Central Air
Days on Market: 61
Garage: 4
Heating: Central
Lot Size: 7.00 Acres
Roof Type: Metal
Stories: 1.0
Taxes: $1,688
Year Built: 1998

Feature Descriptions

Accessibility: Accessible Entrance
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher
Exterior: Brick
Flooring: Concrete, Tile
Parcel#: 085 00602 000
Parking: Detached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Paved
Parking Notes: Detached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Paved
Patio/Porch: Porch, Covered
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Water Available
Water: Private

Local Schools

High School: Upperman High School
Middle School: Upperman Middle School
Elementary School: Baxter Primary

Listed By / Sold By

Listed By

Agency Name: The Realty Firm - Smithville
Agency Phone: 6152153276

Shown By

Agent Name: Robert J. Smith
Agent Phone: (615) 624-2640
Agency Title: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services

Sold By

Agency Name: The Real Estate Collective - Cookeville
Agency Phone: 9315599500
Agent Name: Seth Melton

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