Matt Gallimore
Broker | Owner | Auctioneer
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Located along the Holston River, this private 5+ acre retreat offers space, comfort, and natural beauty. The home features 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 half baths, with high-end finishes throughout including 8-inch rustic oak flooring, crown molding, and a chef's kitchen.
The property is served by public water. Property includes a stocked pond (bass, bluegill, catfish) which is fed by a 545-ft well. Outdoor amenities include a heated in-ground pool, large concrete deck, covered cabana with half bath, and multiple entertaining spaces. Additional features include a heated/cooled 2-car garage, a heated/cooled drive-under garage, and a detached insulated garage with power.
The property borders state forest land and give access to the Holston River via a nearby logging trail. Conveniently located near Downtown Bristol, South Holston Lake, Bristol Motor Speedway, and Tri-Cities Airport. Other highlights include a partially heated concrete driveway, tankless water heater, and roof and appliances approximately 5 years old.
Property is being sold with a 1-year Home Warranty, Standard Plan, which covers heating & air, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and much more. Click on link below for more details.
Online Auction Ends Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at 4 PM
167 Tailwater Rd., Bluff City, TN 37618
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PREVIEW: July 25th at 12 PM and August 15th at 12 PM
CONTACT: Broker & Auctioneer Matt Gallimore at (540) 239-2585 or email Gallimore.Matt@gmail.com . You can also contact Affiliate Broker Misty Clarke with Keller Williams Bristol at ( 423) 967-3067 or email MistyClarkeRealtor@gmail.com.
BIDDER PACK: Download Bidder Pack for complete information. Bidder Pack has maps, complete terms and conditions, sample contracts, tax cards, and restrictions. Some of the plats in Bidder Pack may have notations and boundaries created by Auctioneer for illustration purposes, however unchanged surveys are in Bidder Pack as well.
SOFT CLOSE: If a bid is received within the last 2 minutes of the auction or after 4 PM, the auction close time will automatically extend 2 minutes to allow other bidders an opportunity to competitively bid prior to the auction closing. This feature eliminates "snipers" and encourages fair and impartial bidding from all participants.
BUYER'S PREMIUM - TEN PERCENT (10%): Buyer's Premium shall be added to the final online bid, which will determine the Total Contract Sales Price. Bidders hereby acknowledge and understand that the Buyer's Premium will be added to the winning bid to create the Total Contract Sales Price for which they are obligated to pay for the property. Example: (winning online bid $100,000 + 10% buyer's premium = total purchase price of $110,000). Buyer's Premium is not due until closing.
PRE-AUCTION SALES: As an agent for the Seller, the Auctioneer must present any and all bona fide written offers to the Seller, which may be created outside of the online bidding platform. Therefore, all properties are subject to pre-auction sales. Pre-auction offers must meet all off the auction terms and conditions and must be submitted to the Auctioneer on the Auction Real Estate Sales Contract, along with the required earnest deposit. Properly submitted offers will be presented to the Seller in a timely manner. Seller may accept or reject such offer at their sole and absolute discretion. When a pre-auction offer is submitted, all properly registered online bidders will be notified that "an offer" has been submitted and on which specific property, however the amount of the offer shall remain confidential. All pre-auction offers must allow a minimum of 24 hours for seller's acceptance. A Referral Fee of 2% of the high bid is offered to a cooperating TN State Licensed Real Estate Salesperson/Broker on any pre-auction offers that are properly completed and submitted on the appropriate forms provided. Download Bidder Pack for Online Bidder's Agreement, maps, sample contracts, and property information.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: 10% Buyer's Premium will be added to final high bid to arrive at contract price. Earnest Money Deposit of $15,000 is required on the day of sale. Close on or before October 5th, 2026. Subject to seller confirmation. Property sold as is, where is with any and all faults. Buyer is expected to complete their own due diligence before placing a bid. Auction starts ending at 4 PM on August 20th, 2026. Please note that during the last two minutes of bidding, if a new bid is placed, the clock is automatically extended an additional two minutes. Be sure to register to bid early to ensure you receive notifications regarding any changes to the Auction, Bidder Packet and/or Pre-Auction offers received. Bidders are expected to download and review Bidder Information Pack for complete terms and conditions, purchase contract and maps.
Directions:
Hwy 421, Right on Highway 44 (Hickory Tree Road) At 4-way stop take right, Right on Boyd Road, Left on Tailwater Road, Home on Left, See sign.
