Rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated 1940's home in quiet Red Bank neighborhood nestled on close to an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds! This home has it all. The quiet feel of the country yet only minutes to Downtown Chattanooga and the ever-growing Northshore. Updated kitchen with plenty of custom cabinetry and granite countertops. Archway, original hardwood floors and solid wooden doors featured thruout this craftsman style home. Living and Dining rooms are both sun-filled and spacious. Both downstairs bedrooms are nicely sized with downstairs bath featuring tiled floor, tile shower and custom built in linen closet, located conveniently between them. Upstairs you will find a newly renovated Master Retreat! Large Master Bedroom, bonus area which could be the perfect nursery, home office or reading nook, 2 HUGE walk-in closets and outstanding Master Bath with separate vanities, tiled shower with glass surround and plenty of room to relax. .. .this is truly a rare find in a home of this age. Home also has a large unfinished basement for great storage potential. As if the house weren't enough, the corner lot is to die for! Huge level yard is the perfect spot for gardening, kids, pets (fenced dog run), play house, storage shed, fire pit and more! Gorgeous maintenance free mature landscaping and trees. This home will not last! It is truly one of a kind. Make your appointment today to be the next proud owner of 537 Reads Lake Road and own your own little piece of paradise!
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Kristy Fairchild• Live It! Realty
Bought with Taylor Holt• Live It! Realty
Source:GCAR #1243582
Redfin Estimate
$372,599
$141K since sold in June 2019$11K since September
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This home's estimate is 14.6% higher than the average sale price ($325K) of 6 comparable homes.
Rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated 1940's home in quiet Red Bank neighborhood nestled on close to an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds! This home has it all. The quiet feel of the country yet only minutes to Downtown Chattanooga and the ever-growing Northshore. Updated kitchen with plenty of custom cabinetry and granite countertops. Archway, original hardwood floors and solid wooden doors featured thruout this craftsman style home. Living and Dining rooms are both sun-filled and spacious. Both downstairs bedrooms are nicely sized with downstairs bath featuring tiled floor, tile shower and custom built in linen closet, located conveniently between them. Upstairs you will find a newly renovated Master Retreat! Large Master Bedroom, bonus area which could be the perfect nursery, home office or reading nook, 2 HUGE walk-in closets and outstanding Master Bath with separate vanities, tiled shower with glass surround and plenty of room to relax. .. .this is truly a rare find in a home of this age. Home also has a large unfinished basement for great storage potential. As if the house weren't enough, the corner lot is to die for! Huge level yard is the perfect spot for gardening, kids, pets (fenced dog run), play house, storage shed, fire pit and more! Gorgeous maintenance free mature landscaping and trees. This home will not last! It is truly one of a kind. Make your appointment today to be the next proud owner of 537 Reads Lake Road and own your own little piece of paradise!
GCAR #1199360
Sep 6, 2013
Sold
$170,700
$89/sq ft
+31
Located near the base of Signal Mountain, Mountain Creek is an enviable neighborhood for its proximity to Downtown Chattanooga and the spectacular views this community affords of the Signal Mountain range. Osborn Estates is a thriving neighborhood with all the benefits of the greater Chattanooga area at its fingertips, but with all the peaceful feel of quiet, country living. Set at the heart of this popular neighborhood lies 537 Reads Lake Road: Glowing hardwood floors, elegant woodwork, chic lighting, and grand fireplace make for a striking first impression. Fluid floor plan, spacious transitions, and an abundance of sun-drenched windows produce a bright, inviting ambiance throughout. The state-of-the-art kitchen features glistening appliances, glowing cabinetry, extensive granite counter
Public Records
Jul 9, 2002
Sold
$90,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$946 (−21.4%)
2024
$1,204
2023
$1,204
2022
$1,204
2021
$1,204 (+3.3%)
2020
$1,166
2019
$1,166
2018
$1,166
2017
$1,166 (+25.0%)
2016
$933
2014
$933
Tax history for 537 Reads Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$946 (−21.4%)
2024
$1,204
2023
$1,204
2022
$1,204
2021
$1,204 (+3.3%)
2020
$1,166
2019
$1,166
2018
$1,166
2017
$1,166 (+25.0%)
2016
$933
2014
$933
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RN-1-7.5
Residential Neighborhood Zone
The RN-1-7.5 Residential Neighborhood Zone is intended to accommodate the special nature of the City's valleys, ridges, creeks and the Tennessee River that may limit the defined area's connectivity to the rest of the City's transportation and/or sewer infrastructure network. This zone accommodates those limitations by maintaining the neighborhood environment, which is predominantly characterized by single-unit homes, many of which are or will be developed with septic, on lots of 7,500 square feet or greater
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OSBORNE FAMILY SUB
Building Sq. Ft: 1,915
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: LT 1 OSBORNE FAMILY SUB PB68 PG177
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: CITY
Acres: 1
Depth Footage: 279.08
Front Footage: 115.29
County Use Description: ONE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD UNIT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: CITY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,915
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Hamilton County
APN: 109H A 026
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Red Bank Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Red Bank Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Red Bank High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 105° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chattanooga, TN • 37415
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$354,000 – $429,000
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