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Sold for $500,000 on 05/02/25
$500,000
450 Hicks Branch Rd, Reliance, TN 37369
3beds
3,125sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
8.83 Acres Lot
$506,400 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$2,836 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 05, 2025 at 12:35pm
Listed by:
Cindi Richardson 423-280-1442,
Richardson Group KW Cleveland
Bought with:
Comps Non Member Licensee
COMPS ONLY
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1506915
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Description: Full Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Description: Bathroom Half
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Description: Full Bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, En Suite, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Separate Shower, Tub/shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: See Remarks
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,125
- Total interior livable area: 3,125 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,125
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 8.83 Acres
- Dimensions: 1092 x 372 x 1110 x 349
- Features: Private, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 013 006.02
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reliance
- Subdivision: Hicks Heirs
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Services availability

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