Delightful lake cottage in Lookout Highlands. The cottage sits on a beautiful point overlooking Lake Shelby, a 15+/- ac stocked and managed fishing lake. Enjoy the large screen porch with panoramic views of the lake. Great room has large mountain stone fireplace that rises to the apex of the beamed cathedral ceiling. Sleeping loft overlooks the great room. Cottage has a great fishing dock. Sale includes some of the indoor furniture, some of the outdoor furniture, some of the pictures and decorations, the microwave, some of the dishes and pots and pans, the pontoon boat, the UTV, kayaks, and trailer for kayaks. The home is in Lookout Highlands, the largest gated community on Lookout Mountain with approx. 1,600 ac. This rustic community has 4 stocked fishing lakes, hiking trails, a 100+ foot step-down water fall and an 80+ foot single drop waterfall and approx. 600+/- acres of green space. Lookout Highlands offers a lifestyle like no other community in the area and all this is just 35 minutes from the heart of downtown Chattanooga and the magnificent riverfront. Lookout Highlands is across Hwy 157 for McLemore with its Hilton Curio Collection 245-room hotel/convention center/spa opening in early 2024; along with its award winning Highlands Course featuring one of the ''Best Finishing Holes in the World per Links Magazine and the soon to be open Bill Bergin and Rees Jones designed Outpost golf course overlooking the eastern valley. Also enjoy fine dining at the famous Canyon Grill. All of this is set in the mountains less than 2 hours from Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville and Nashville.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
2.28 acresLot Size
$436Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Ira Grimes III• Lookout Mountain Real Estate
Bought with Ira Grimes III• Lookout Mountain Real Estate
Delightful lake cottage in Lookout Highlands. The cottage sits on a beautiful point overlooking Lake Shelby, a 16+/- ac stocked and managed fishing lake. Enjoy the large screen porch as you watch with panaramic views of the lake. Great room has large mountain stone fireplace that rises to the apex of the beamed cathedral ceiling. Sleeping loft overlooking great room provides sleeping for three. Cottage has a great fishing dock. Home to be sold furnished. The home is in Lookout Highlands, the largest gated community on Lookout Mountain with approx. 1,600 ac. This rustic community has 4 stocked lakes, hiking trails, a 100+ foot step-down water fall and an 80+ foot single drop waterfall and approx. 600+/- acres of green space. MOUNTAIN HOMES MAGAZINE named Lookout Highlands ''The Best Value A Planned Community'' and ''The Best Of The Mountains Award''. Lookout Highlands offers a lifestyle like no other community in the area and all this is just 35 minutes from the heart of downtown Chattanooga and the magnificent riverfront. With a non-resident membership you may also enjoy golf at the Canyon Ridge Club, across the street from Lookout Highlands, nominated as ''The best new course in America'' by GOLF DIGEST or fine dining at the Canyon Grill featured in SOUTHERN LIVING. All of this is set in the mountains less than 2 hours from Atlanta, Birmingham, and Nashville. Enjoy the amenities of Atlanta in the smaller setting of Chattanooga only 35 minutes away.
Public Records
Apr 20, 2012
Sold
$229,000
$197/sq ft
RCAOR #1132167
Aug 5, 2009
Listed
$284,900
$245/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,328 (−20.2%)
$62,511 + $95,748
$158,259
2024
$4,173 (+54.5%)
$62,511 + $95,748
$158,259
2023
$2,701 (+8.2%)
$96,000 + $95,860
$191,860
2022
$2,496 (+16.9%)
$34,000 + $88,780
$122,780
2021
$2,135 (+0.5%)
$32,000 + $63,376
$95,376
2020
$2,125 (+14.4%)
$32,000 + $59,056
$91,056
2019
$1,858 (−1.0%)
$32,000 + $46,856
$78,856
2018
$1,877 (−0.8%)
$32,000 + $46,856
$78,856
2017
$1,892 (+1.4%)
$32,000 + $46,856
$78,856
2016
$1,866 (+7.5%)
$32,000 + $46,096
$78,096
2014
$1,736
$28,000 + $46,176
$74,176
Tax history for 895 Lake Loop Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,328 (−20.2%)
$62,511 + $95,748
$158,259
2024
$4,173 (+54.5%)
$62,511 + $95,748
$158,259
2023
$2,701 (+8.2%)
$96,000 + $95,860
$191,860
2022
$2,496 (+16.9%)
$34,000 + $88,780
$122,780
2021
$2,135 (+0.5%)
$32,000 + $63,376
$95,376
2020
$2,125 (+14.4%)
$32,000 + $59,056
$91,056
2019
$1,858 (−1.0%)
$32,000 + $46,856
$78,856
2018
$1,877 (−0.8%)
$32,000 + $46,856
$78,856
2017
$1,892 (+1.4%)
$32,000 + $46,856
$78,856
2016
$1,866 (+7.5%)
$32,000 + $46,096
$78,096
2014
$1,736
$28,000 + $46,176
$74,176
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,394
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dade County
APN
046 00 007 LS8
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan
Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Other
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Lake
Has View
Security Features: Gated Community
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Split Possible
Lot Size Dimensions: 43.560
Lot Size Area: 2.28
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.28
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,750
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $1,000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $83.33
Schools Information
Elementary School: Dade County Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Dade County Middle
High School: Dade County High
Location Information
Directions: On Lookout Mountain, the entrance to Lookout Highlands is on GA Hwy 157 just 4.5 miles south of the intersection of GA Hwy 136 and GA Hwy 157. Call listing agent for gate code.
Subdivision Name: Lookout Highlands
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,394
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Dade County
APN: 046 00 007 LS8
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Dade Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.5mi
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Dade Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.5mi
6/10
Dade County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.7mi
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5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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