About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1278 Brooks Bend Lane in Gainesboro, TN is listed for $469,000 ($230 per sqft). Built in 1920, the home offers 2,036 sqft of living space on a 1.52 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1920
  • 1.52 acre lot
  • 2 parking spaces
  • Waterfront

Property Details

1 story
2 full
2 spaces
1920

Amenities

WaterfrontViewHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

**LAKE VIEW** LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE LAKE WITH BOAT RAMP ACCESS*** Truly one-of-a-kind! Once home to the historic Funn Branch Schoolhouse, this special property has been beautifully transformed into a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home filled with character and charm.

Offering over 2,000 sq ft of living space, the open floor plan with abundant windows fill the home with natural light, creating a relaxing environment. Since purchasing the home, the current owners have completed an extensive list of improvements , thoughtfully updating and maintaining the home while preserving the character that makes it so specia

l to include reclaiming some of the original hardwood floors and beadboard in multiple living areas. Some other notable updates include: Encapsulated Crawlspace, All-New Electrical and 225-amp circuit breaker, Plumbing, and Siding. Insulation, windows, roof, and water heater added in 2011; New HVAC in 2023; new mini-split in the sunroom in 2025.

( See attached list) Step out onto the covered front porch to take in the peaceful surroundings and year-round lake views, as well as a seasonal waterfront pond. Have the option to enjoy your morning coffee on the screened-in porch, back deck, or sunroom.

The property features a 24x34 detached garage, 20x20 storage shed, hot tub, and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors (over an acre and a half). Outdoor and lake enthusiasts, as well as fishermen, will love being less than 10 minutes from Salt Lick Creek Campground, offering beach access and a boat ramp to Cordell Hull Lake.

Enjoy the peaceful setting of country living without sacrificing convenience. Access to shopping, dining, groceries, and everyday necessities within 30 minutes or less of both Carthage and Gainesboro. A property with this much history, personality, space, and scenery is truly a rare find!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,508/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$339
Interest$2,032
Insurance$137

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1278 Brooks Bend Lane

Gainesboro, TN 38562

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodTileCarpet

Construction

Frame Vinyl Siding

Views

LakeWater

Outdoor Features

PorchDeck

Parking

GarageOpen

Heating

CentralElectric (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Electric Water HeaterDishwasherElectric OvenElectric RangeMicrowave

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1278 Brooks Bend Lane is listed at $469,000 ($230/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,509 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1920, 1.52 acre lot, 2 parking spaces, Waterfront. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s).

This property is listed by Robin Underwood.

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Robin Underwood

Agent at Underwood Hometown Realty, LLC

Listed by Underwood Hometown Realty, LLC · Broker phone: 6156833300 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 247033· Source: Upper Cumberland Association of Realtors· Added to PropertySimple today

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1278 Brooks Bend Lane, Gainesboro, TN 38562

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