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  • Price cut: $5K (8/12)
    $345,000

    494 Forest Dr, Ringgold, GA 30736

    3beds
    1,678sqft
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    $2,133/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1998
    2 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $206/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Rich hardwood floorsBright sunroomCovered front porchConvenient linen closetGranite countertopsWalk-in showerTile flooring
    Peaceful living meets everyday convenience. Nestled on 2 private acres surrounded by mature trees, this beautiful 1.5 story home offers a tranquil setting with breathtaking views while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining, and schools. The home's painted cedar exterior with stacked stone accents blends beautifully into its natural surroundings. A covered front porch welcomes you into the bright sunroom, the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the natural surroundings. From there, step into the spacious great room highlighted by soaring vaulted ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace with gas logs, creating a warm and inviting gathering space. The adjoining kitchen is designed for both function and style with granite countertops, a pantry, and a full complement of appliances including the freestanding electric range, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. The desirable main-level primary suite is generously sized and features a beautiful bay window overlooking the wooded landscape. The primary bathroom offers granite countertops with double vanities, tile flooring, a walk-in shower, and a convenient linen closet. A second bedroom with hardwood flooring with a spacious closet complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find a private third bedroom with a walk-in closet and its own full bath featuring tile flooring, a jetted soaking tub, and a separate shower, ideal for guests, family, or a private retreat. The unfinished basement provides exceptional storage space, a third garage bay, and an additional full bath, offering endless possibilities for a workshop, hobby area, or future expansion. Updates include a new metal roof installed in 2019 and a new HVAC system in 2023. If you've been searching for privacy, scenic views, quality construction, and a convenient Ringgold location, this exceptional property is one you won't want to miss. Being sold with adjacent lot Parcel 0053A 009.
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    Listed by:

    Sabrena Smedley 423-432-4115,

    Zach Taylor - Chattanooga

    Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1539595

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bathroom
      • Description: Full Bathroom
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom
      • Description: Full Bathroom
      • Level: First
      Bathroom
      • Description: Full Bathroom
      • Level: Basement
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Breakfast Nook, Whirlpool Tub
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Stone
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,678
      • Total interior livable area: 1,678 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,678

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Paved
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Fencing: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s)
      Lot
      • Size: 2 Acres
      • Features: Many Trees, Private, Views
      Details
      • Additional structures: None
      • Parcel number: 0053003100a
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1998

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Ringgold

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $206/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $247,915
      • Annual tax amount: $1,882
      • Date on market: 7/28/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,129/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/12/2026Price change$345,000-1.4%$206/sqft
        Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1539595 Report a problem
        7/28/2026Listed for sale$350,000+180%$209/sqft
        Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1539595 Report a problem
        11/30/2009Sold$125,000-28.6%$74/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/20/2007Sold$175,000$104/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$393 -6.2%$99,166 +11.9%
        2024$419 -10.3%$88,647 +13.3%
        2023$467 +34.9%$78,236 +23.6%
        2022$346 +7.1%$63,312 +6.7%
        2021$323 -3.8%$59,364 +6.4%
        2020$336 $55,816
        2019$336 -6.7%$55,816
        2018$360 -73.9%$55,816 +0%
        2017$1,379 $55,797
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 30736

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Tiger Creek Elementary
        • Middle: Ringgold Middle
        • High: Ringgold High School

        Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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