One of Eastern Tennessee's best kept secrets, Norris Lake property at Sunset Bay offers expansive views of the lake, the Blue Ridge Mountains and open green space. Many of the lakefront homes have dockage rights on Norris Lake and big backyards reaching the waters edge. Sunset Bay is a 1,000 acre community located on the north side of Norris Lake towards the town of New Tazewell, far away from the hustle and bustle of a big city. If the need arose, the Big Bang for the Buck City of Knoxville is located about 45 minutes to the south. Folks relocating to Tennessee will find Sunset Bay a tad bit rural which may be just what you're looking for. 

SUNSET BAY AMENITIES

  • Lakefront Clubhouse
  • Resort-style Swimming Pool overlooking Norris Lake
  • Tennis Court
  • Fitness Center
  • 230 Boat Slips on Norris Lake

Sunset Bay's amenities include a lakefront clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, tennis court, community park, boat ramp and 230 boat slips on Norris Lake. Running water and electricity are available on the docks. Life at Sunset Bay is peaceful and unspoiled making it one of the attractive waterfront retirement communities. The community began development in 2002. Of the 780 homes planned, approximately 50 homes have been built to date. Homestyles include American Craftsman, ranch style homes and log homes. Norris Lake homes for sale at Sunset Bay start in the $200k's and lots of sale are under $20k. The roads are paved and utilities are underground.

The Norris Lake property is built out on a peninsular with views across the lake of the 24,000 acre Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area, a lush forest which will never be developed. Fisherman relocating to Tennessee will be thrilled to discover there are 14 different types of fish in Norris Lake that include stripped bass, crappie, walleye, large mouth bass and small mouth bass. Norris Lake is a popular lake for speed boating, house boating and water sports. Eighteen marinas are found on Norris Lake and many of them offer dining and live entertainment making it more fun living in waterfront retirement communities.

Amenities

Clubhouse
Tennis
Community Pool
Fitness Center
Community Parks
Fishing
Marina

Sunset Bay Reviews

3.8 / 5 (15 reviews)
"Sunset Bay in Sharps Chapel, TN is absolutely gorgeous. The water is pristine and it is very peaceful. The HOA is diligent to keep the neighborhood safe and clean. This is the perfect retirement community to build your downsized, retirement home. The club house has a pool and moderate gym. As a resident, you are free to use all the facilities. And simply let them know anytime you are having guests at your home so they can be aware. The tennis courts have the pickleball nets set up all the time so it's no hassle to get the pickleball game started...perfect active senior living! It's a dark sky community as well. So quiet, peaceful and remote. Get away from it all at this great retirement community. "
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3.4 / 5
"We were looking for a "relaxed" community to retire in Tennessee. Sunset Bay is totally money oriented. Good for real estate people. Very hard on "retired" people. Our life as well as others is very restricted!"
-- Anonymous, Resident
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4.8 / 5
"The rural setting is stunning. Downside is shopping is 45 minutes away."
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4.1 / 5