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Land with Home for Sale in Chattanooga, Tennessee

700 S Crest Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37404

$1,795,000
5.32 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $9,892/mo

Perched above South Crest Road on historic Missionary Ridge, Oak Clift Estate feels removed from the pace of the city, yet downtown Chattanooga is approximately ten minutes away. Built in 1941 of brick and stone and thoughtfully revived to honor its original character, the 5,580-square-foot home sits amid approximately 5.3 acres of exceptional privacy.

Life moves a little slower here. There is almost always a breeze on the ridge, and the views unfold in nearly every direction: sunrise toward the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east, the lower Appalachians to the south, and sunsets behind Lookout Mountain to the west. Together, they create an approximately 270-degree panorama that changes throughout the day.

Landscaping designed by a master gardener surrounds the home with both new and established plantings, brick paths, rock walls, and a peaceful fountain. Several outdoor spaces invite you to experience the gardens and views in different ways: morning coffee in the courtyard, an afternoon on the side patio, a quiet moment in the front hammock, or an evening gathering on the lower terrace. The grounds and gracious interior spaces offer room to host more than 100 guests without losing the estate's intimate feel.

Inside are five bedrooms, four and a half baths, a wood-paneled library that serves as a dedicated office, an updated kitchen, and a media room with a wet bar and in-wall surround sound. The former bomb shelter is now a music room, one of the home's more unexpected spaces. Fireplaces, hardwood floors, and enduring architectural details make the home feel like a step back in time, with the comfort and flexibility for life today.

The estate conveys with three parcels, including two across South Crest Road to control your view. Original blueprints, historic photographs, and newspaper archives accompany a home whose story began more than 85 years ago. Oak Clift is ready for its next chapter.

Owner/Agent.

5,580
Sq feet
5
Beds
4
Full baths
1
1/2 bath
1941
Built

Location

Street address
700 S Crest Rd
Zip code
37404
Elevation
991 feet
Coordinates
34.9876, -85.2778

Property details

Acreage
5.32 acres
MLS #
REALTRACS 3601401
Posted

Property taxes

Recent
$8,646

Parcels

  • 168J U 021

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Financing
Conventional
Possession
Close of Escrow

Lot

Size Source
Agent Calculated
Dimensions
238.1 X 352.7
View
Mountain(s)
Features
Level, Private, Views

Exterior

Parking Spaces
3
Parking
Garage Faces Side
Outdoor Spaces
Patio
Features
Gas Grill, Smart Irrigation

Structure

Style
Cape Cod
Stories
2
Basement
Finished, Full
Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Materials
Brick, Stone

Interior

Flooring
Carpet, Marble, Wood
Fireplaces
Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Equipment
Irrigation System
Features
Bookcases, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Smart Light(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatus
PowerGridAvailable
GasNatural GasAvailable
WaterPublicAvailable
SewageSeptic SystemConnected

Nearby schools

NameType
East Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary
East Ridge Middle SchoolMiddle
East Ridge High SchoolHigh

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Sept 26, 2026New listing$1,795,000—REALTRACS
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This 5.32-acre property is located at 700 S Crest Rd in Chattanooga, TN 37404. The property is available for sale, priced at $1,795,000. It has a 5,580 square foot 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath house built in 1941.

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