A Schitt's Creek of your own! Tiny seven-acre Tennessee town with one home, four 'general stores' and a barn goes on the block for $725,000 - cheaper than average price of an NYC apartment

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Much like the plot of the show that stole everyone's hearts and all the Emmy's, Schitt's Creek, a tiny rural town is for sale in Tennessee for a shockingly low price.

The seven-acre hamlet of Water Valley can be purchased for $725,000 - much cheaper than the $1 million an average one-bedroom condo in New York City costs. 

The prospective owner will take possession of four general stores, which are no longer operating, that were built in the 19th century. Two of the buildings have updated wiring and plumbing and are grandfathered in to be used for commercial, residential or a B&B. 

Another of the historic properties has been renovated into a creek-side residence featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The listing also boasts the two-story Stock Barn, which peeks out from a grove of  trees. 

'This particular area became famous for the apple orchards that were all through this area back in the 1800s. It was thriving so much the railroad came through here' she said of the town that was bustling in the 1930s and 40s until the area changed,' said Christa Swartz, who has the unique listing.  

The rural town of Water Valley, Tennessee was listed for sale on June 28 for $725,000. The seven-acre property is being sold by Christa Swartz of Fathom Realty

The Water Valley listing includes a two-story wooden barn surrounded by Mulberry trees and tall grass

The layout of the towns is already set to be turned into an idyllic Southern town featuring local businesses for travels passing through or residents of nearby towns

The property includes four general stores built before 1900 with original signage. Two of the buildings have updated wiring and plumbing

Water Valley is nestled in Maury County 50 miles from Nashville and surrounded by charming small towns offering an array of local businesses 

The two renovated buildings are grandfathered in to be used for commercial, residential, B&B, or charming purpose the new owner dreams up

Water Valley is located about 50 miles south of Nashville

The Maury County property is only about 50 miles south of Nashville and is surrounded by other charming towns like Leiper's Fork, which features few local eateries, a small record shop, an antique shop, local art galleries and cozy cottages for guest to stay the night. 

Water Valley is being sold by four family members who have owned the land for more than 20 years and cherish the history of the quaint location but hope to sell their beloved Tennessee property to someone who will foster a small-town charm similar to Leiper's Fork. 

'The sellers right now really hope that whoever gets it first of all doesn't tear down any of the buildings that are here,' Christa Swartz, who listed the property on June 28, told News Channel 5. 

'Yes it needs help, but they're hoping it can be something a bit Leiper's Fork-ish. Perhaps a destination for antiques, music venue or have your weddings here.' 

Pointing to old Dr. Pepper and Vicks VapoRub signs hanging from a wall in one of the buildings, Swartz explained to News Channel 7, 'All these signs are original.'

She noted the hole in a wall that was once a store's mail slot and the chipped-away part of the sidewalk where a man used to sit and tap his cane. 

The historic town was bustling in the 1800s and early 1900s as a thriving apple orchard until Cedar trees were introduced and wiped out the apple trees

The four sellers of the land aim to sell to someone who will build the town into a charming local spot while keeping the history and natural beauty

The seven-acres are surrounded by the most beautiful frontage along Leiper's Creek with breathtaking scenery to take in from the picnic space

The rural landscape has rolling fields of wild grass outlined by full Mulberry trees that have replaced the apple trees that the town used to be known for

The town is being sold for less than some of the homes listed in nearby Williamson County. In August, the average home sold in Franklin for $1,045,748 and $805,072 in Thompson's Station 

The seven acres feature mulberry trees and stunning frontage along Leiper's Creek, with a designated picnic space.

The town began to decline when, 'cedar trees were introduced to the area,' Swartz said. 

'They carried a blight with them that killed off the apple trees, and soon after, the railroad stopped running through. That's the end of probably a lot of little towns across America. People moved on.' 

The sale of property also comes with parking spaces along 3520 and 3535 Water Valley Road. 

'I think this is very much a steal. For someone who has more money to invest in it, to make it what it should be... this is an incredible bargain,' said Swartz, who works for  Fathom Realty. 

A few other towns are on the market but most have price tags over a million dollars. Bridgeville, California is going for $1.5 million. Tuthill, Maine is selling for $5.5 million and Little Hawkins Island, Georgia is posted for $15.9 million. 

Water Valley isn't just a great deal compared to other towns, the asking price is less than what several homes are selling for just down the road in Williamson County.

The sale of property also comes with the road that town sits along at 3520 and 3535 Water Valley Road

The buildings all need to be renovated but come with many pieces hinting at the town's history including original signage 

Realtor Christa Swartz commented on the amazing price, 'I think this is very much a steal. For someone who has more money to invest in it, to make it what it should be... this is an incredible bargain'

Many people have noted the sale of Water Valley to the plot of Schitt's Creek but the owners of the land do not want to sell the land to Hollywood, although they have received calls 

And nearby, Nashville's red-hot housing market soared to another mind-numbing high after a mobile home sold for $1.5 million - for a property that fetched a little over $130,000 in 2007 - ahead of software giant Oracle's plans to build its second headquarters in Music City. 

The trailer, located on the East Bank of the Cumberland River, contains just 528 square feet of space, according to Zillow, but sits on a 1.23-acre lot that the buyer is expected to develop into multiple units in the gentrifying neighborhood.

But the sellers of Water Valley aren't looking to sell to anyone who has plans to build up the property or disrupt the area's small-town charm. 

According to Swartz, they are looking for a buyer who 'really can appreciate and restore it as much as possible to something that's thriving and has as much future as it has past.'

The realtor admitted, 'I have had a few people mention the Schitt's Creek television series.' 

The popular television series follows the Rose family as they are forced to relocate to fictional Schitt's Creek - a small rural town Johnny (Eugene Levy) had purchased for his son David (Daniel Levy) as a gag gift - after their business manager embezzled the family business. 

The show swept the comedy categories at the 2020 Emmys, winnings six awards.

But the sellers have said 'Ew, David' to anyone who might rid the town of its original charm. 

'We've had a couple of calls from Hollywood asking if they might buy the whole town to use as a movie set.' But she said that, 'It would really strip this from the reality of the history and make it more of a stage rather than something we preserve as the history of Tennessee.'