Tucked into a great East Ridge location, this charming cottage is full of potential and waiting for the right buyer to bring it back to life. A true fixer-upper with plenty of character and a new roof, this home is perfect for someone ready to add their own personal touch, vision, and updates to create something special. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and just minutes from the Georgia border, the setting offers both accessibility and everyday ease.
Outside, the large shotgun lot provides room to spread out, complete with a dog run for pet lovers or added outdoor functionality. Inside, the unfinished attic space offers excellent storage now, with the possibility for future expansion into an additional room. Whether you're an investor, first-time buyer with imagination, or someone looking for a project in a desirable area, this property is a rare opportunity to create value and make it your own. Selling AS-IS.
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For sale
$225,000
1614 Prater Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412
3beds
1,076sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.25 Acres Lot
$166,300 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 5 days
- 166
- 9
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patrick Babb 423-681-5959,
Zach Taylor - Chattanooga 855-261-2233
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1541760
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Description: Full Bathroom
- Level: First
Utility room
- Description: Laundry/Utility
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,076
- Total interior livable area: 1,076 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,076
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Porch, Porch - Screened, Porch - Covered
- Exterior features: Dog Run
- Fencing: Fenced,Aluminum
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 60 x 184
- Features: Front Yard, Level, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 169m B 004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Other
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Castle Park Addn
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chattanooga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,423
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$166,300
$136,000 - $198,000
$1,689/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000$209/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1541760 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,423 +20% | $52,275 +82.8% |
| 2024 | $1,186 | $28,600 |
| 2023 | $1,186 | $28,600 |
| 2022 | $1,186 +85.4% | $28,600 |
| 2021 | $640 +17.8% | $28,600 +45.5% |
| 2020 | $543 | $19,650 |
| 2019 | $543 | $19,650 |
| 2018 | $543 -45.4% | $19,650 |
| 2017 | $995 +0.5% | $19,650 |
| 2016 | $990 | -- |
| 2015 | $990 | $19,125 |
| 2014 | $990 +112.1% | -- |
| 2013 | $467 | $19,125 +13.3% |
| 2012 | $467 | $16,875 |
| 2011 | $467 -45.5% | $16,875 |
| 2010 | $856 +7.9% | $16,875 |
| 2009 | $794 | $16,875 +14% |
| 2008 | -- | $14,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $14,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $14,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $14,800 +19.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $12,350 |
| 2003 | -- | $12,350 |
| 2002 | -- | $12,350 |
| 2001 | -- | $12,350 +8.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $11,400 |
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Neighborhood: 37412
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spring Creek Elementary
- Middle: East Ridge Middle
- High: East Ridge High
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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