Experience unmatched commercial development potential on this $695,900

Acreage For Sale near Watts Bar Lake

Experience unmatched commercial development potential on this remarkable 16.46+/- acre site adjoining Roane State Community College, a thriving campus with approximately 6,000 students and a 72,000-square-foot expo center that generates consistent traffic and offers a built-in customer baseprising seven strategically assembled parcels and zoned C-2 Highway Business District, this premium property offers exceptional flexibility for a variety of commercial ventures, including self-storage, student housing, multi-family development, hospitality, or retail. Development-ready infrastructure includes an existing 143,000+/- square foot concrete pad, approximately 968 feet of combined road frontage with dual access points, and full utility availability at the property line, eliminating delays and reducing upfront costs. The site benefits from a college-adjacent footprint with an institutional anchor that brings daily foot traffic, year-round consumer demand, and long-term development stability. The C-2 zoning allows for a broad range of commercial uses, such as shopping centers, restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels, and professional services, while the flexible development standards accommodate various business configurations in this growing commercial corridor. With immediate adjacency to Roane State's main campus and expo center, the property captures both daily student flow and event-based traffic, offering a prime location for student-oriented and general commercial applications. Documented traffic volumes include an average of 3,552 vehicles per day on Patton Lane (Location ID: 73000117) and 4,734 vehicles per day on Roane State Highway/Highway 70 (Location ID: 73000043), with additional volume generated by campus events and institutional activity. This exceptional 16.46+/- acre development site represents a rare opportunity to secure high-visibility commercial frontage with proven traffic counts, infrastructure in place, and direct access to one of East Tennessee's most stable and traffic-generating institutions. Whether you're planning a student-focused mixed-use project or launching a large-scale retail or service operation, this strategic location offers the ideal foundation for long-term commercial success. Buyer to verify all information.