2979 Blythe Ferry Road, Dayton, TN 37321 (MLS# 1538066)

2979 Blythe Ferry Road, Dayton, TN 37321

$1,850,000

Nautical Room with a kitchen and half bath

Sitting room to the right of the grand foyer

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 8,856 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 555,390 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,850,000 List Date: 7/03/2026 Last Modified: 7/03/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 2979 Blythe Ferry Road in Dayton, TN -- a rare private estate offering approx. 8,856 sq ft of living space on 12.75 acres with gated entry, paved drive, in-ground pool, gazebo with attached gas grill, and 3-car carport. From the moment you enter, the home makes a statement with a majestic open foyer and dual staircases. One staircase leads to 2 bedrooms with a full bath between them, while the other leads to a spacious bonus/office area that could serve as an additional bedroom. The main level offers incredible flexibility with an open dining area, a bedroom with full bath, multiple sitting areas ideal for office/library use, and several large gathering spaces. The main kitchen includes appliances, bar, island, and family dining area, plus a nearby nook perfect for a pantry, office, or sitting space. The expansive primary suite is truly unique with its own full kitchen, sitting/living area, two bathrooms, connected laundry room, and a heart-shaped sunken tub. Designed ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1538066

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Stories: 2
Bathrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 8856
Living Area: 8856
Living Area Source: Tax Records
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 2002
ADU YN: No
STVR YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Builder's Warranty YN: No
Home Warranty YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: Yes
Attached Carport YN: No
Carport Spaces: 4
Lot Size Acres: 12.75
Lot Size Square Feet: 555390
Lot Size Dimensions: 267x1426x24x393x39x801x53x394x629
Association YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Spa YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Green Features YN: No
Sign On Property YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 208.9
Deed Book: 448
Deed Page: 103

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Oven Architectural Style: Other Attic Features: None Basement: None Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Electric; Multi Units Exterior Features: Gas Grill; Private Entrance Foundation Details: Block Interior Features: Sitting Area Laundry Features: Laundry Room Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan Parking Features: Asphalt; Driveway; Gated Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch - Covered Pool Features: In Ground; Outdoor Pool Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Sewer: Septic Tank Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected View: Mountain(s) Water Source: Public Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Game Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Media Room; Office; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Other Room Documents: TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-03
Auction YN: No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive: No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2979
Street Name: Blythe Ferry
Street Suffix: Road
County: Rhea
State: TN
Postal Code: 37321
Subdivision Name: None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Welcome to 2979 Blythe Ferry Road in Dayton, TN -- a rare private estate offering approx. 8,856 sq ft of living space on 12.75 acres with gated entry, paved drive, in-ground pool, gazebo with attached gas grill, and 3-car carport. From the moment you enter, the home makes a statement with a majestic open foyer and dual staircases. One staircase leads to 2 bedrooms with a full bath between them, while the other leads to a spacious bonus/office area that could serve as an additional bedroom. The main level offers incredible flexibility with an open dining area, a bedroom with full bath, multiple sitting areas ideal for office/library use, and several large gathering spaces. The main kitchen includes appliances, bar, island, and family dining area, plus a nearby nook perfect for a pantry, office, or sitting space. The expansive primary suite is truly unique with its own full kitchen, sitting/living area, two bathrooms, connected laundry room, and a heart-shaped sunken tub. Designed for entertaining and multi-generational living, the home also features a grand living room with fireplace and open kitchen, a massive media/game room with another full kitchen, half bath access to the pool area, and a converted garage space offering another large entertaining room with full kitchen. With multiple kitchens, oversized rooms, flexible bedroom/bonus spaces, and private acreage, this one-of-a-kind estate offers endless possibilities for luxury living, hosting, retreats, or extended family needs.
Directions: 1)North on Hwy 27 / US-27 N toward Dayton. 2) Right onto Hwy 60 / Hiwassee Hwy. Continue on Hwy 60 / Hiwassee Hwy heading east, toward the Tennessee River/Meigs County direction. 3) Turn onto Blythes Ferry Rd / Blythe Ferry Rd. 4) Continue on Blythes Ferry Rd until you reach 2979 Blythes Ferry Rd.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-03T19:58:35Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-07-03

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License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Agent’s License Number: 331225
Listing Office’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Office’s License Number: 259794

Room Types

Bathroom Level: First
Bedroom Level: First
Bonus Room Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room Level: First
Game Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Media Room Level: First
Office Level: First
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Other Room Level: First
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Game Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Media Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Other Room: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number: 103 048.00
Elementary School: Rhea Central Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Rhea County Middle
High School: Rhea County High School
Tax Annual Amount: 5286.17
Tax Legal Description: Parcel ID/Tax ID 103 048.00
Additional Parcels YN: No

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes

Architectural Style

Other: Yes

Attic Features

None: Yes

Basement

None: Yes

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Exterior Features

Gas Grill: Yes
Private Entrance: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
USDA Loan: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Frontage Type

County Road: Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Cooling

Electric: Yes
Multi Units: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes

Parking Features

Asphalt: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Gated: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch: Yes
Porch - Covered: Yes

Pool Features

In Ground: Yes
Outdoor Pool: Yes

Interior Features

Sitting Area: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes

Documents

TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Other	First	Foyer
Dining Room	First	Open area in the foyer
Bedroom	First
Bathroom	First
Kitchen	First	Main
Other	First
Primary Bedroom	First
Primary Bathroom	First	1 0f 2 bathrooms
Primary Bathroom	First	2 of 2 bathrooms
Kitchen	First	Inside primary bedroom
Living Room	First	Inside primary bedroom
Bedroom	Second
Bonus Room	Second
Bathroom	Second
Bedroom	Second
Laundry	First
Family Room	First
Kitchen	First	Family Room
Bath Half	First
Media Room	First
Kitchen	First	Media Room
Office	First
Kitchen	First	Game Room
Game Room	First

Documents

TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt ›

Confirmation of Agency ›

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty

Last Updated: July - 03 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.