Family Compound Property For Sale In East Tennessee

Space for gardens, animals, and multiple homes

Completely secluded

Minutes from town

picnik table set up with plates and fresh flowers in a field in front of mountains<br />
kids and goats following a tractor through the field in appalachia
small boy holding a chicken
rows of crops along a dirt road heading into mountains
multi generational family dinner outdoors with glowing string lights

$899,000

Ridgetop House

27 Acres

Walk into National Forest

$585,000

3,200sf Barndo

5 Acres

Pasture & Outbuildings

$1,299,000

House + Barndo

32 Acres

9 Additional Building Sites

Bring your people. Build your vision.

Welcome to Greene County, Tennessee. This unique property offers a rare opportunity for families or close-knit groups to co-purchase land, live near one another, and build a shared future.

With two homes already in place (a modern main house and a 3,200sf barndominium start ready for interior finishes) this 32 acre property is perfect for multiple households.

Both homes sit on their own parcels, allowing for separate deeds and privacy while maintaining proximity. Add to that acres of organic pasture, direct access to the National Forest, and nine additional surveyed and perc-tested one-acre building sites, and the property quickly becomes a versatile canvas for a larger residential vision.

 

tall modern house with large deck and bright blue sky in the background
friends in adirondack chairs sitting around a fire pit<br />
early sunset view of a red-sided modern farmhouse perched on a grassy knoll

Family Compounds Make Good Sense

In an era of rising living costs, uncertain markets, and growing interest in intentional living, multi-family compounds offer a compelling path forward. Whether you’re considering co-buying with close friends, creating a place where multiple generations can thrive together, or simply seeking more meaningful ways to live in community, the compound model has a lot to offer.

Multi-family compounds allow families to pool resources, purchase more land, and build more infrastructure than they could individually. At Paint Mountain Retreat, this approach is already supported by the land itself: two separate homesites are already established, with nine additional surveyed and perc-tested one-acre building lots ready for development. All utilities are on site or at the road, making it easy for multiple households to build, live, and grow here, together or gradually over time.

 

highland cow in the field
gravel driveway next to a pasture in Greeneville tn<br />
lots of kids hanging out with goats that got loose in a garden<br />

Shared Responsibilities Shared Rewards

Beyond financial advantages, there are powerful lifestyle benefits to compound living. Families can co-care for aging parents, sharing the responsibility while keeping loved ones close and connected. Children benefit from shared homeschooling opportunities, exploring the forest together, tending to animals, and the simple joy of growing up near neighbors, and friends with welcoming front porches. Shared gardens, chores, and mealtimes can build stronger bonds, while private homes and deeded acreage ensure everyone has space to breathe.

 

overlooking the french broad river from the top of Paint Rock<br />
survey map of 32 acre family compound for sale in northeast tennessee
family dinner outdoors at a picnik table<br />

Choose your Neighbors
Pool your Resources

There are so many homesite layout options here. With over 30 acres of gentle topography, the land lends itself to a natural village feel, where homes can be tucked into forest clearings, nestled along the edge of the pasture, or oriented toward sweeping mountain vistas. Whether your vision includes one central residence with accessory dwellings, or multiple stand-alone homes in a neighborhood-style layout, the terrain supports flexibility without sacrificing serenity. Trails can connect each part of the compound, creating a walkable community that still allows plenty of space for quiet, independence, and individual family rhythms.

Pooling resources allows you to enjoy more of life’s simple pleasures.  A pool or hot tub with mountain views. A stable for horses. A timber framed outbuilding to serve as a rec room, co-working hub, or homeschool classroom. A shared business space or venue.  An art studio.

Come to NE Tennessee and create a truly intentional place—where fun and community flourish, privacy is preserved, and nature frames every moment.

 

a red modern farmhouse with a white roof looks very small surrounded by mountains covered with a lush forest

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The Modern Family Compound

As the cost of buildable land in Northeast Tennessee continues to rise, this property offers a rare chance to secure a legacy investment before prices climb further. With 32 unrestricted acres, including two existing homes and nine surveyed and perked building sites, this property is primed for multi-family living.

Purchasing a family compound allows groups to pool resources, lowering the financial burden of land acquisition and construction while creating long-term housing security for all involved. The seller is open to creative contract structuring to accommodate multiple parties.

a rough sketch of a possible family compound layout<br />
sun is setting over a rich green pasture

Unlike raw land that requires years of planning and permitting, Paint Mountain Retreat gives buyers a valuable head start. The property includes a beautifully finished home and a 3,200sf barndominium that can be inhabited immediately while doing some custom interior buildout. Existing RV hookups and additional outbuildings make it possible for multiple families to relocate together.

With city water, power, internet, roads and driveways already in place, the infrastructure hurdles have already been cleared. Buyers looking for a family compound in East Tennessee will appreciate the convenience of pre-surveyed, perked lots and the absence of restrictive zoning or HOA interference. For the first time on the market, this property is perfect for shaping a long-term multi-family or multi-generational homestead.

A family compound also offers a hedge against uncertainty by creating a community of like-minded people with shared values and long-term vision.

In a time when housing developments can spring up unexpectedly and rural character is rapidly changing, co-owning land with trusted family or friends gives you a say in what, and who, is around you. You can establish thoughtful covenants that preserve views, prevent overdevelopment, and ensure that the land remains a sanctuary, not a subdivision.

Instead of worrying about what your neighbors might build, you can collaborate on shared priorities. It’s not just about protecting your investment, it’s about protecting your peace.

family thanksgiving dinner
wood garden beds overflowing with foliage

Make Paint Mountain Your Home(s)

Angled shot of the front and side of a contemporary house in the mountains shows a large wraparound deck and front porch
Side front view of contemporary mountaintop home shows front porch with Japanese maple and two rocking chairs with mountains in the background
stunning fall colors cover the mountains behind a modern house set on a ridgetop
Contemporary house has a unique Mondrian-like siding pattern laid out in an irregular grid and painted soft natural colors
natural light streams effortlessly through the open floorplan of the great room that features 14' ceilings and hardwood floors
14 foot ceilings hold great picture windows that flood a glossy white kitchen with a massive green island
the rotating wood stove is the centerpiece of the dining area that flows out of the great room
Bright living area with floor-to-ceiling windows and rotating wood stove centerpiece
Set of couches and recliners in the center of a large open concept great room facing a 14' tall wall of huge windows
Sunlit primary bedroom with hardwood floors, ceiling fan and modern wall mirrors that reflect the view from the outside
Sunlit home office has huge window and incredible views of rolling mountain ranges
Ensuite bathroom has soothing blue walls and a glossy white vanity and a shelf with artwork
a vivid blue tiled shower with double rainfall shower heads and pebble tiled floor
Queen bed, a leather recliner in an accent colored reading nook and gauzy curtains make this guest bedroom inviting
modern guest bathroom with glass shower, contemporary apron sink and wood cabinets. Laundry is in this room as well
Wide open lower level features multiple large windows and 10 foot wide glass French doors
massive lower level with 10 foot poured concrete walls and polished concrete floor
Golden hour image of deck overlooking an endless mountain range
architecturally stunning contemporary angled house with two walls of solid windows and glass doorways opening onto an expansive deck
closeup of adirondack chairs on a light tan deck overlooking view of blue ridge skyline
fancy modern shed with Mondrian-style Hardie siding sits at the end of a light grey walkway
Rolling mountain range is the background for a 40x40 fenced dog playground and fancy modern shed
bright red metal barndominium sits on a green lawn with a forest behind it
photo of backside of modern farmhouse style barndominium shows 80 foot long building and two 30 foot long outbuildings set in front of a wooded hill
bright red barn with a white roof sits on a green ridge
sunlight streams through large windows in a spacious mid century modern styled office space
giant space features a wood burning stove and stack of logs in the middle, with many windows, a roll-up door and polished tan floors
interior photo of large open room with 12' tall ceilings, natural wood trim and polished tan floors
weight lifting cage and pull-up bar in the foreground, with an eliptical machine
a pastoral overhead photo of a modern red farmhouse with multiple porches, several outbuildings, and a circular driveway that leads to the pasture
dramatic overhead shot of twisting valley surrounded by majestic, tree-covered mountains. In the foreground is the bright white roofline of a large barndominium and there are dramatic clouds in the sky
Overhead photograph of contemporary mountain house shows the solar panels on house roof as well as long range views of mountains and farmland
a grand contemporary home sits squarely in the center of a large grassy lawn surrounded by forested mountains
Overhead drone photograph facing southwest, showing the glass covered wall of the north face of the house, mountains and forest surrounding the large yard
very high altitude overhead photoraph shows a house with solar panels in a large clearing and a red barn with a white roof
stunning sunset over mountains in Greeneville, TN viewed from the deck of a mountain home for sale

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