The Laurel Snow Tract offers a rare opportunity to own approximately 535 acres of contiguous forestland on Walden Ridge in Rhea County, Tennessee. Held in one ownership and offered for the first time, this exceptional property combines privacy, natural beauty, and accessibility in a way seldom found in today's market.
With paved frontage on Back Valley Road and city water and electric available at the road, the tract is immediately accessible and ready for recreational, residential, or long-term investment use. The land rises from approximately 820 feet to 1,400 feet in elevation and features a diverse landscape of managed pine stands, mature hardwoods, wooded hollows, seasonal creeks, and abundant wildlife habitat.
A defining feature of the property is its direct boundary with the 2,259-acre Laurel-Snow State Natural Area, providing a permanent protected buffer and direct access to one of East Tennessee's most scenic outdoor destinations. Waterfalls, overlooks, hiking trails, and the Cumberland Trail system are just beyond the property line, creating an unmatched recreational setting.
Located just minutes from Dayton, approximately 45 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, and less than two hours from Knoxville, the Laurel Snow Tract offers the seclusion of a private mountain retreat without sacrificing convenience.
Whether envisioned as a recreational getaway, hunting property, timber investment, family legacy tract, or future estate setting, opportunities of this size and quality rarely come to market in Southeast Tennessee.
Lot/land
$1,872,500
0 Back Valley Rd, Dayton, TN 37321
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535Acres
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535 Acres Lot
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What's special
Permanent protected buffer
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Love 423-304-1221,
Merchant Real Estate Group 423-654-7106
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1536494
Facts & features
Property
Lot
- Size: 535 Acres
- Features: Agricultural
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 076 018.01
- Zoning: A-1
- Zoning description: Agricultural District
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dayton
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $6,204
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,872,500 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37321
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Graysville Elementary School
- Middle: Rhea County Middle
- High: Rhea County 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.




