Pending

Price cut: $16K (6/14)

$399,000

557 Alvin York Hwy, Whitwell, TN 37397

4beds

2,277sqft

$2,419/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1974

4.5 Acres Lot

$384,400 Zestimate^®

$175/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large brick rancherLarge bedroomSmall kitchen

Looking for a unique opportunity to make a home your own? This large brick rancher is located in the quiet community of Powells Crossroads & is surrounded by beautiful Mountain Views. Situated on 4.5 acres with mature trees & small creek. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, formal living room combined with dinning, Den with wood burning fireplace, private office w/bookcase, & laurdry room with utility sink. PLUS a finish basement, large den w/fireplace that leads to a separate entrance with cover patio, large bedroom, bath, & small kitchen. The unfinished part has workshop, plenty of storage & woodstove for extra heat source. Just 25-30 minutes from Downtown Chattanooga.

167 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom

Level: Basement

Primary bathroom

Level: First

Bathroom

Level: First

Bathroom

Level: Basement

Other

Level: First

Den

Level: First

Dining room

Level: First

Family room

Level: Basement

Kitchen

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: Basement

Laundry

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Office

Level: First

Utility room

Level: Basement

Workshop

Level: Basement

Heating

Central, Electric, Wood Stove

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Water Heater
Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup

Features

Bookcases, Chandelier, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Storage
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Windows: Drapes, Insulated Windows, Vinyl Frames, Window Treatments
Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Basement, Den, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,277
Total interior livable area: 2,277 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,277
Finished area below ground: 1,000

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Attached garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch - Covered
Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
Pool features: None
Spa features: None
Fencing: None
Has view: Yes
View description: Meadow, Mountain(s), Pasture, Rural, Valley
Waterfront features: Creek

Lot

Size: 4.5 Acres
Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Level, Many Trees, Pasture, Views, Rural

Details

Additional structures: None
Parcel number: 051 00804 000
Special conditions: Standard
Other equipment: Dehumidifier

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1974

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Features: None
Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
Subdivision: None

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Whitwell

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $175/sqft
Tax assessed value: $327,400
Annual tax amount: $1,440
Date on market: 2/12/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved

Estimated market value

$384,400

$365,000 - $404,000

$2,806/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/21/2026	Pending sale	$399,000$175/sqft
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1528375 Report a problem
6/14/2026	Price change	$399,000-3.9%$175/sqft
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1528375 Report a problem
5/26/2026	Price change	$415,000-6.7%$182/sqft
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1528375 Report a problem
4/14/2026	Price change	$444,900-5.3%$195/sqft
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1528375 Report a problem
3/17/2026	Price change	$469,900-6%$206/sqft
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1528375 Report a problem
2/12/2026	Listed for sale	$499,900-13.1%$220/sqft
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1528375 Report a problem
2/3/2026	Listing removed	$575,000$253/sqft
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1517979 Report a problem
8/2/2025	Listed for sale	$575,000$253/sqft
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2967820 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,441	$81,850
2024	$1,441	$81,850
2023	$1,441	$81,850
2022	$1,441	$81,850
2021	--	$81,850 +52.7%
2020	$1,162	$53,600
2019	$1,162	$53,600
2018	$1,162 +0%	$53,600
2017	$1,162	$53,600
2016	$1,162 -10.6%	$53,600
2015	$1,299	$53,600 -10.5%
2014	$1,299	$59,908
2013	$1,299 -0.1%	$59,908
2012	$1,300 +0.1%	$59,908
2011	$1,299	$59,908
2010	--	$59,908 -0.1%
2009	--	$59,944 +15.2%
2008	$963	$52,054
2007	$963 +3.4%	$52,054 +16.3%
2006	$931	$44,761
2005	$931	$44,761
2004	$931 -8.6%	$44,761 -0.2%
2002	$1,018	$44,864
2001	--	$44,864

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 37397

Getting around

2 / 100

Car-Dependent

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Whitwell Elementary School
Grades: PK-4Distance: 2.9 mi
8/10
Whitwell Middle School
Grades: 5-8Distance: 3.1 mi
6/10
Whitwell High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Whitwell Elementary
Middle: Whitwell Middle
High: Whitwell 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.