One hundred forty-seven homes under $200,000 have listings that say they need work, asking $15,000 to $199,929
Active homes asking under $200,000 whose own listing remarks say as-is, needs work or the like, quoted word for word.
One hundred forty-seven active homes ask under $200,000 and carry listing remarks that say they need work. Knoxville lists the most, twenty-three.
A home is on this list when the seller's own public remarks use words such as as-is, TLC or needs work. We quote those remarks and say nothing of our own about condition or cost.
Prices run from $15,000 to $199,929, with a median asking price of $139,929. Every price is an asking price on an active listing, never a sale price.
St. Charles has 1 active listing this edition. St. Charles saw no asking-price cuts and no increases this edition. The St. Charles page lists every home there.
Across the whole market the Gazette counts 12,433 active listings with a median asking price of $346,500. The median asking price works out to $235 per square foot. The median time on the market is 81 days. The by-the-numbers page sets out every city, with the charts.
Edition No. 23 covers Nov 14 to Nov 15, and in that window 45 new listings came on, 40 price cuts were recorded, no price increases were recorded, and 96 listings left the active market.
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Source: AskResi analysis of active East Tennessee MLS listings, November 15, 2026. Asking prices, not sales.
What each listing says, in the seller's words
Needs work (the listing's words): FIXER UPPER CABIN IN THE MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA FOR SALE!
Needs work (the listing's words): Home is a fixer upper with 3 bedrooms and one bathroom, living room and kitchen.
Needs work (the listing's words): …has paved parking out front and comes with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, laundry room, home needs work, public water and septic system, property borders Cumberland Fork River, beautiful level lot with chain link fence…
Needs work (the listing's words): Investor Special ..
Sold as-is: This cabin-style home built in 2024 and has never been finished, being sold as-is.
Needs work (the listing's words): Welcome to 1610 Balls Chapel Rd, This adorable home sits in the Appalachian Mountains on 3 acres of beautiful land, with some TLC this home could make the perfect vacation home or full time home for those looking to downsize!
Needs work (the listing's words): The manufactured home and all other improvements convey strictly AS IS and requires repair or renovation.
Sold as-is: Property is being sold AS-IS for cash only.
Cash or renovation loan: Property is being sold AS-IS for cash only.
Needs work (the listing's words): This home requires a rehab - the rehab was started but not finished -makes for an opportunity for you- nice corner lot with a view of a fenced field across the street .
Needs work (the listing's words): INVESTOR SPECIAL - BRING YOUR TOOLS & YOUR IMAGINATION!
Needs work (the listing's words): Whether you're considering a fix-and-flip, rental investment, or personal renovation project, this property offers plenty of potential.
Sold as-is: As-is Great investment opportunity!
Needs work (the listing's words): Property features scenic mountain views and includes a mobile home in need of significant repair.
Needs work (the listing's words): INVESTOR SPECIAL!
Needs work (the listing's words): HANDYMAN SPECIAL!!!
Sold as-is: 115 7th Street in Jellico is a prime fixer-upper being sold AS-IS.
Cash or renovation loan: Cash or hard money offers preferred.
Sold as-is: Property is being sold as-is.
Needs work (the listing's words): With over an acre of land and room to add your own personal touches, this could be a great opportunity for an owner-occupant, investor, or renovation project.
Needs work (the listing's words): Investor Special in Knoxville, TN!
Needs work (the listing's words): Investor Special!
Cash or renovation loan: Garage is 12x 20 : Cash Only
Needs work (the listing's words): Attention investors and rehab enthusiasts!
Sold as-is: Sold as-is.
Needs work (the listing's words): The home is in need of repairs and updates but provides a solid starting point with existing utilities already in place, including a private well and septic system.
Needs work (the listing's words): The property also includes an existing residence in need of extensive repairs and improvements.
Sold as-is: Property is being sold as-is.
Sold as-is: As-is.
Needs work (the listing's words): Ready for renovation.
Sold as-is: Property is being sold as-is, with the buyer to verify all information and conduct their own due diligence.
Needs work (the listing's words): INVESTOR SPECIAL!
Sold as-is: Property is being sold as-is.
Needs work (the listing's words): The existing home requires extensive repairs and is not currently habitable.
Needs work (the listing's words): ''HANDYMAN SPECIAL''.
Needs work (the listing's words): With 189 feet of road frontage, this property presents a unique opportunity for expansion or additional development, making it an excellent investor special for those looking to maximize value.
Needs work (the listing's words): Both apartments are fixer uppers.
Sold as-is: Property sold AS IS.
Needs work (the listing's words): Handyman special with potential to for additional expansion.
Sold as-is: Whether you're considering a rental investment, renovation for resale, or a personal residence, the possibilities are plentiful! **Property is being sold AS-IS.
Needs work (the listing's words): **INVESTOR SPECIAL - GREAT OPPORTUNITY WITH TONS OF POTENTIAL!** Looking for your next investment or renovation project?
Sold as-is: PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD AS IS.
Sold as-is: The home is being sold as-is.
Sold as-is: Property is being sold as-is.
Needs work (the listing's words): Investor Special - Great Potential!
Sold as-is: Seller is selling As Is.
Flooring: One bedroom still needs flooring installed, and the remaining flooring has been left by the seller for the buyer to complete.
Sold as-is: Sold as-is and cash only.
Cash or renovation loan: Sold as-is and cash only.
Sold as-is: Sold AS IS.
Needs work (the listing's words): With a little TLC, this could be a great home or rental property.
Sold as-is: Being sold as-is.
Cash or renovation loan: Cash or hard money preferred.
Sold as-is: Property sold AS-IS.
Cash or renovation loan: Perfect for first-time buyers wanting some sweat equity, rehab loan to bring to full potential or investors looking to offer a rental property.
Sold as-is: Being sold as is, the location in the heart of Harrogate makes this fixer upper, 5-bedroom home perfect for your next flip!
Needs work (the listing's words): This home is in need of some TLC!!
Sold as-is: Property is being sold as-is and will need some TLC, making it a great opportunity for investors, DIY enthusiasts, or buyers looking to add their personal touch.
Needs work (the listing's words): Property is being sold as-is and will need some TLC, making it a great opportunity for investors, DIY enthusiasts, or buyers looking to add their personal touch.
Cash or renovation loan: CASH ONLY SALE.
Unfinished work: Check this unfinished home out that you can finish to suit your needs.
Sold as-is: Property is sold AS IS, with no repairs by the seller.
Needs work (the listing's words): This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home needs extensive work and is NOT currently in livable condition, but the 0.73-acre, pretty level lot in the city limits of McMinnville offers plenty of room to explore the possibilities.
Sold as-is: Property sold as-is with low county only taxes!
Needs work (the listing's words): Awesome fixer upper opportunity in Tellico Plains offering unrestricted acreage and ultimate privacy!
Sold as-is: This one bed one bath condo can make an excellent vacation opportunity to invest in for you and your family and with it being sold As Is - fully furnished this Turn Key condo will be ready for your first visit on Closing Day.
Sold as-is: Built in 1930, this brick home needs major repairs and is being sold AS-IS, but the combination of size, location, and renovation potential makes this one worth a closer look.
Needs work (the listing's words): Built in 1930, this brick home needs major repairs and is being sold AS-IS, but the combination of size, location, and renovation potential makes this one worth a closer look.
Sold as-is: Property is being sold as-is.
Needs work (the listing's words): Investor Opportunity | 4.1 Acres | Full Gut Rehab | Harriman, TN
Sold as-is: Property is being sold AS IS.
Sold as-is: Property is being sold strictly AS-IS.
Cash or renovation loan: Cash or hard money financing only.
Needs work (the listing's words): The home offers a solid foundation with a brand-new roof and the added security of a generator, while also presenting an excellent opportunity for personalization with some updating needed.
Sold as-is: The property features an existing 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offering approximately 864 square feet and is being sold AS-IS.
Needs work (the listing's words): Whether you're looking for a fixer upper, an investment opportunity, or a place to build your dream while utilizing the existing utilities, the possibilities here are endless.
Needs work (the listing's words): With a little TLC this 2018 single wide mobile home could be amazing.
Quoted from each listing's public remarks. The words are the seller's, not ours.
The numbers behind the chart
| City | Homes | Median asking |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | 23 | $139,000 |
| Harriman | 11 | $139,900 |
| Crossville | 9 | $189,900 |
| Athens | 7 | $139,900 |
| Jamestown | 5 | $119,900 |
| LaFollette | 5 | $79,900 |
| Rockwood | 4 | $84,950 |
| Englewood | 3 | $144,900 |
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How these homes are found: the listing's own public remarks say as-is, TLC, needs work or a repair, and the asking price is under $200,000. The words in quotation marks are the seller's. A median needs three homes. Listing data under IDX: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS.
This story is part of the Sunday, November 15, 2026 edition. More from the Gazette on Rose Hill housing news, Harriman housing news, Jamestown housing news, Rockwood housing news, Athens housing news, Niota housing news and LaFollette housing news. The listings behind it: homes listed in St. Charles, homes listed in Rose Hill, homes listed in Evarts, homes listed in Harriman, homes listed in Jamestown, homes listed in Rockwood, homes listed in Athens, homes listed in Niota, homes listed in Wallins, homes listed in LaFollette, homes listed in Mohawk and homes listed in Big Stone Gap.