48-hr. First Right Of Refusal. Nestled on a spacious half-acre corner lot in the desirable Valleybrook Golf Community, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3 full bath home offers space, comfort, and updates throughout. New hardwood flooring flows through the main living areas, where you'll find a large living room seamlessly connected to an oversized dining area--perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The updated kitchen features new flooring, all new appliances, and a cozy eat-in breakfast area with plenty of natural light. The spacious primary suite is conveniently located on the main level and includes an ensuite bath with a jetted tub, separate stand-up shower, and large vanity. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath with a tub/shower combo and oversized vanity complete the main level. Just off the kitchen, the oversized sunroom overlooks the private backyard and offers the perfect space to relax year-round. Downstairs, the finished lower level provides an expansive recreational room complete with tiled floors, a bar area, built-in shelving/bookcases, a large closet, and a charming wood-burning brick fireplace. From the recreation room, step directly into the fenced backyard featuring mature landscaping and additional outdoor storage space. The lower level also includes a fourth bedroom, full bathroom, laundry room, and convenient access to the garage. With generous living spaces inside and out, this home combines functionality, comfort, and location in one exceptional property.
Valleybrook, located between Lookout Mountain and downtown Chattanooga, is a residential and hillside Chattanooga neighborhood with winding streets and wooded slopes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the St. Elmo Avenue and 38th Street corridor, where porch-front blocks meet a small run of local storefronts and trail-bound foot traffic. Architectural notes lean toward early-20th-century cottages and bungalows mixed with newer infill on tighter lots. The nearby Incline Railway and the Guild Trail set an outdoors-forward rhythm without leaving the city grid. Nights often orbit around neighborhood tables at 1885 Grill and the taproom energy at OddStory Brewing Co. A short drive away, the Tivoli Theatre adds a classic marquee counterpoint to the mountain backdrop.
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Market insights
117 Rackham Rd · $479,000
DAYS ON MARKET
84 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$479,000
Median sale price in this area is $423,829. (12% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
4 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Wood-burning stove fireplace
Finished full basement
Attic fan
Ceiling fans
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Kitchen
Free-standing refrigerator
Free-standing gas range and oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Exhaust fan
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on lower level
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Central heating and central air
Electric heating
Wood stove (heating source)
Exterior features
Back yard
Corner lot
Native plants
Near golf course
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Garage faces side
Construction
Brick and vinyl siding exterior
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built area above grade: 2,975
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Water connected
Sewer connected
HOA & community
Homeowners association with annual fees
Community clubhouse
Golf course access / community golf
Electricity and solar
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The RN-1-6 Residential Neighborhood Zone is intended to accommodate a neighborhood environment predominantly characterized by single-unit homes on lots of 6,000 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
Local insights from Redfin agents
Chattanooga is known for its mountains and the Tennessee River, but its hidden gems make it special—unexpected views, tucked-away trails, beautiful homes and quiet greenways waiting to be discovered.