Tucked away on Retro Hughes Road in Sale Creek, this 12.5-acre wooded tract offers space, privacy, and the kind of natural setting that is getting harder to find. A mature hardwood and pine forest covers the land, sloping down toward Skiles Branch as it winds through the property. The acreage includes a mix of old logging roads and a network of ATV trails, creating walkable paths that make it easier to explore the terrain and imagine how the land could be shaped to fit your plans. Cranefly Orchids can also be found scattered along the creek side, adding a little seasonal interest to the landscape. While the setting feels tucked away, you still have reliable modern conveniences. EPB and Verizon service work well here, and the Cumberland Trailhead is just five minutes away. Power and water are already available at the property line. The best route in is via Hwy 27 North to Retro Hughes Road. From there, continue up Retro Hughes Lane and then take Rocky Top Road back down to the land. GPS may direct you to approach from the bottom of Rocky Top Road, but this gravel road is very steep. This property offers a more rugged starting point, ready for someone with vision to shape it into a private estate, weekend retreat, or long-term investment surrounded by nature. It has character, space, and potential for someone ready to make it their own.
Vacant landProperty Type
12.5 acresLot Size
$11,920Price/Acres
Listed by Crisler Torrence• Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC
Listed by Sarah Brogdon• Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC
Bakewell-Sale Creek, located between Soddy-Daisy and Dayton, is a rural and river-valley Sale Creek neighborhood with ridge-and-hollow scenery and a working-farms backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the TN-27 corridor near the Sale Creek Post Office, where feed-and-tackle stops, small diners, and service bays set a practical, weekday rhythm. Sale Creek Antique Mall, Steve’s Landing, and the Sale Creek Recreation Center act as familiar community pillars. Housing trends toward modest ranch homes, manufactured homes, and older farmhouses on larger lots. The Tennessee River and nearby creeks shape the landscape, with boat ramps and fishing pull-offs defining weekend routines. Views of Walden Ridge and the Cumberland Plateau frame drives and backroads.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Native plants present
Private and wooded setting
Sloped terrain
No fences listed
No other structures on the property
Home design
Land property (Unimproved)
Zoned A-1 (Agricultural District)
Suitable for residential use
Parking
Access via private road
Construction
Unimproved land (no building construction listed)
Utilities
Public water available
Electricity available
No sewer service indicated
Financial info
Annual tax: $323.29
Other
Lot size approximately 12.5 acres
Road surface is gravel
Road is privately maintained
Road frontage on a private road
Directions: Hwy 27 North to Retro Hughes Road; continue up Retro Hughes Road and take Rocky Top Lane back down to the land. Note: phone directions may route via the bottom of Rocky Top Road, which is very steep from below.
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