8540 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
SOLD
SEP 3, 2025

8540 E Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421

    $900,000

    Last Sold: Sep 3, 2025
    25% below list $1.2M
    Est. Refi. Payment $4,935/mo*
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    $900,000

    Last Sold: Sep 3, 2025
    25% below list $1.2M
    Est. Refi. Payment $4,935/mo*
    Refinance Your Home
    (on 3.43 acres)

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    Local Information

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    Description

    INCREDIBLE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY in the heart of East Brainerd!! Introducing a RARE find: A combination of 3 PARCELS totaling 3.43 ACRES of PRIME LAND on East Brainerd Rd., offering ENDLESS possiblities to build your own HOMESTEAD, develop a SUBDIVISION, TOWNHOME community, MULTI-FAMILY, OFFICE SPACES, RETAIL etc...(ALL Subject to REZONING for intended use and APPROVAL by the Zoning & Planning Commission of Chattanooga). This location is also close to various AMENITIES such as Shopping Centers, Restaurants, Bars, Gyms, Schools, Hospitals etc... and approximately only 20 minutes to downtown Chattanooga. UTILITIES such as Electricity, Cable, Gas, Public Water and Public Sewer connections are all available at street.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The adjacent 3.15 ACRES are also available for sale for an ADDITIONAL PRICE. Refer to this listing with MLS #: 1515461. Acquiring both the subject property and adjacent property together will give any buyer/investor/developer an advantage of owning a LARGE piece of land on East Brainerd Rd. Totaling almost 6.7 +/- ACRES Combined. Very beneficial for any LARGE SCALE Developments.

    ALL Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify any and all information they deem important.
    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 04, 2025

    Home Highlights

    Parking
    No Info
    Outdoor
    No Info
    HOA
    None
    Price/Sqft
    No Info
    Listed
    180+ days ago

    Home Details for 8540 E Brainerd Rd

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
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    Exterior Features

    Exterior Home Features
    Other Structures: None
    Frontage
    Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: See Remarks

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Building
    Has Additional Parcels
    Property Information
    Usage of Home: Development, Multi-Family, Mixed Use, Residential, Single Family, SubdivisionParcel Number: 171b C 008Additional Parcels Description: Property is being sold along with 171B C 009 & 171B C 009.01

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $1,200,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Sat Jul 19 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Closed

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: ChattanoogaCommunity: None
    School Information
    Elementary School: East Brainerd ElementaryJr High / Middle School: East HamiltonHigh School: East Hamilton

    Community

    Community Features: SidewalksNot Senior Community

    HOA

    No HOA

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 3.43 Acres

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 1515353

    Additional Information

    Sidewalks
    Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
    Listed by Anish Alexkutty, (423) 883-3673
    EXP Realty LLC
    Bought with: Anish Alexkutty, (423) 883-3673, EXP Realty LLC
    Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors, MLS#1515353

    Price History for 8540 E Brainerd Rd

    DatePriceEventSource
    09/03/2025$900,000Sold
    Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1515353
    07/28/2025$1,200,000PendingGreater Chattanooga Realtors #1515353
    06/25/2025$1,200,000Listed For SaleGreater Chattanooga Realtors #1515353
    07/31/2024$665,000Sold
    N/A
    07/08/2024$1,200,000PendingRCAR #20241633
    07/08/2024$1,200,000ContingentGreater Chattanooga Realtors #1389735
    04/22/2024$1,200,000Listed For SaleGreater Chattanooga Realtors #1389735
    06/10/2008$137,550Sold
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    Property Tax and Assessment

    Year2025
    Tax$474
    Assessment$125,000
    Home facts updated by county records

    Comparable Sales for 8540 E Brainerd Rd

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    8494 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN
    0.09
    Lot/Land
    $91,500
    01/21/26
    -
    -
    8931 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN
    0.66
    Lot/Land
    $120,000
    03/06/26
    -
    -
    109 Brently Woods Dr, Chattanooga, TN
    0.59
    Lot/Land
    $60,000
    11/17/25
    -
    -

    Assigned Schools

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    What Locals Say about Chattanooga

    At least 1512 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 86 % Say car is needed

    • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 75 % Say parking is easy

    • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 60 % Say kids play outside

    • 57 % Say it's quiet

    • 56 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 49 % Say there are sidewalks

    • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

    • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

    • 45 % Say there's wildlife

    • 39 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

    • 35 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

    • 30 % Say there are community events

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    • F2gwqpnmgh
      "I live close to downtown. I’ve lived in this area for over 50 years and it’s getting worse. Even though there are upgrades with apartments it’s still not safe"
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    • Tom C.
      "I have lived in chattanooga east brainerd area for 20 years. Best place to live decent people, patrolled by neighbor hood watch"
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    • Qlp2991
      "Dogs are loved in this community. There protectors but also members of family. So the dogs are part of the neighborhood "
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    • L. C. Williams
      "8 years in the area. No plans to leave. Very safe and convenient. Traffic has increased but still very quiet. "
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    • Scott L.
      "Pet waste all over. Grass is dead. Many pet stations but always full. Many dog owners leave off leash"
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    • Abigail Warnick
      "I don’t have to drive to far for just about anything I need. Hospitals, groceries, shipping, work, restaurants, and more are all close. "
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    • Eliza G.
      "VERY "IFFY" AREA. Lots of criminal activity. I'm trying to save money to move to a better area. Not a safe area"
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    • Mbiocona
      "Only lived here for about 8 months but really enjoy the area and the stores so close by. Convenient to the interstate and 20 minutes to downtown "
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    • Nursecakes83
      "Chattanooga is beautiful. Like most places it has good schools and bad schools and good neighborhoods and bad. Do your research! "
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    • Roger Sturdivant
      "Look quiet and nice to live at plus raise ya kids and school, close to my job with orange grove, my fiancé can learn this area also"
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    • Travionne Eberhardt
      "The neighbors are friendly all of the kids play together. Everyone is so nice and helpful when it comes to looking out for eachother"
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    • Rebecca Shannon
      "Trash everywhere and people let cats and dogs roam. Thief is very high in this area. Cars park all over sides of street and will park in front of other people homes."
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    • Elizabeth Woods
      "Dangerous, “iffy”, overpopulated, traffic likely, wrecks likely, police presence likely, stray dogs likely, pedestrians likely. "
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    • Jessica Clark
      "Great school nearby. Several parks, restaurants and shops within walking distance. Seeing Chattanooga Choo Choo and walking by the fire department are always on the list for our young nephew when he comes over. "
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    • Angelique6317
      "safe close to everything for school, groceries, shopping. 25 minutes to downtown Chattanooga. 8 minutes to Hamilton place. 1-2 grocery store"
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    • J3tt
      "Crazy too much movement it’s hard to park too many outside cars in a gated community. I choose to move to the countryside and stay away from everyone "
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    • Eayers1031
      "I have lived in this neighborhood for twelve years and my family love the neighborhood. The schools are great, the shopping center is within six miles. There is easy access to the interstate highways. The hospital are also less than eight miles away."
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    • Damaris Martinez Munoz
      "Friendly neighbors. Love all the trees and natural green spaces. Love the proximity to shops and Gunbarrel Rd. "
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    • Trulia User
      "Nice neighborhood.,beautiful view Quite nice to see the city and mountains view. I would definitely recommend this area to live in "
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    • Trulia User
      "Safe area, older home but safe . Quiet , walkable, family oriented area. Streets are kept clean. Prices are way to high for rent or purchase. "
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    • Trulia User
      "Best neighborhood near downtown good atmosphere. Safe, lots of older houses and expensive for the value . Dog Friendly, kids friendly "
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    • Trulia User
      "only halloween and personal events like birthday party or Christmas when the my family or friends come over nobody has complain "
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    • Trulia User
      "I have no idea I’m just visiting here thanks for checking on everybody enjoy the homes people lol lol"
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    • Trulia User
      "good place to go to sleep in the morning and I have to do it again and get Something to eat and drink some water in the morning and u can just get your stuff done 👍👍👍 to "
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    • Trulia User
      "They would like it. it is quiet and pet friendly. You can walk the pets in the parks and areas allowing dogs. There are dog parks in close proximity. "
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    • Trulia User
      "it's great. I've lived here for awhile and it's walkable with big trees and friendly neighbors unique houses and it's convenient and safe "
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    • Trulia User
      "Lots of cute shops, restaurants with good food. Excellent park system. Food is carried and delicious. Music on the bridge in nice weather."
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    • Trulia User
      "Just close to cute areas and the area where frequent celebrations and trendy stores and restaurants and also good areas to walk and let children play in the fountain and the Carousel.festivals are going on."
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    • Trulia User
      "They would like how friendly I am towards dogs and dog owners. I would always be open to dog sitting or helping out my neighbors. "
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    • Trulia User
      "The interesting stores and shops. It is a walkable area with parks, museums, and river access. Lots of entertainment and excellent restaurants "
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    • Trulia User
      "there are parks in this area the community is very nice and quiet, little to no violence public transportation comes through the area "
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    • Trulia User
      "great place to raise a family lived here for 48 years and love this area some crime just as every other neighborhood but most residents look out for their neighbor "
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    • Trulia User
      "great neighborhood for kids, quiet and very safe. Neighbors are friendly and welcoming. my grandkids love this neighborhood. my grandson loves his school and all the activities there are in the area. "
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    • Trulia User
      "there isn't any crime in this area, there's a Park and trail you can walk an enjoy with your family and kids "
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    • Trulia User
      "The space of grass available or dog parks in the area are trash. People don’t pick up after their dogs."
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    • Trulia User
      "Fine area to live but roads are often closed and it’s a major pain. People are always out walking so closed windows is a must "
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    • Trulia User
      "down Jenkins there is a nice dog park they can run and play at with some obstacles . it's called heritage park "
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    • Trulia User
      "the down the road has parties and invite the community to come to and bring anyone else to enjoy the festivities"
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    • Trulia User
      "Great friendly and convenient place to live and raise a family or to retire and enjoy life. Great town with lots to offer. "
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    • Trulia User
      "The Glass House and Glass Farms Collective hosts several events in the area for the arts and creatives. "
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    8540 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421 is a lot/land. This property is not currently available for sale. 8540 E Brainerd Rd was last sold on Sep 3, 2025 for $900,000 (25% lower than the asking price of $1,200,000).