700 S Crest Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37404
What's special
Perched above South Crest Road on historic Missionary Ridge, Oak Clift Estate feels removed from the pace of the city, yet downtown Chattanooga is approximately ten minutes away. Built in 1941 of brick and stone and thoughtfully revived to honor its original character, the 5,580-square-foot home sits amid approximately 5.3 acres of exceptional privacy. Life moves a little slower here. There is almost always a breeze on the ridge, and the views unfold in nearly every direction: sunrise toward the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east, the lower Appalachians to the south, and sunsets behind Lookout Mountain to the west. Together, they create an approximately 270-degree panorama that changes throughout the day. Landscaping designed by a master gardener surrounds the home with both new and established plantings, brick paths, rock walls, and a peaceful fountain. Several outdoor spaces invite you to experience the gardens and views in different ways: morning coffee in the courtyard, an afternoon on the side patio, a quiet moment in the front hammock, or an evening gathering on the lower terrace. The grounds and gracious interior spaces offer room to host more than 100 guests without losing the estate's intimate feel. Inside are five bedrooms, four and a half baths, a wood-paneled library that serves as a dedicated office, an updated kitchen, and a media room with a wet bar and in-wall surround sound. The former bomb shelter is now a music room, one of the home's more unexpected spaces. Fireplaces, hardwood floors, and enduring architectural details make the home feel like a step back in time, with the comfort and flexibility for life today. The estate conveys with three parcels, including two across South Crest Road to control your view. Original blueprints, historic photographs, and newspaper archives accompany a home whose story began more than 85 years ago. Oak Clift is ready for its next chapter. Owner/Agent.
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Sean H Smith 423-635-2507,
Keller Williams Realty 423-664-1900
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Library
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: Basement
Media room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Down Draft, Disposal, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Water Purifier Owned
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bar, Bookcases, Chandelier, Crown Molding, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Natural Woodwork, Primary Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Smart Light(s), Stone Counters, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound, Tub/shower Combo, En Suite, Sitting Area, Breakfast Room, Split Bedrooms
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Marble
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Basement, Dining Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Ventless, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,580
- Total interior livable area: 5,580 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,927
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden, Gas Grill, Lighting, Private Entrance, Playground, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Smart Irrigation
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 5.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 238.1 x 352.7
- Features: Garden, Gentle Sloping, Level, Many Trees, Native Plants, Private, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Views, Brow Lot
Details
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 168j U 021
- Special conditions: Personal Interest
- Other equipment: Home Theater, Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security System Leased
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chattanooga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $322/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,003,700
- Annual tax amount: $8,646
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2026 | Contingent | $1,795,000$322/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1543470 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000+49.6%$322/sqft |
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| 9/11/2024 | Sold | $1,200,000+0.2%$215/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1396711 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,197,400+14%$215/sqft |
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| 6/20/2022 | Sold | $1,050,000-4.5%$188/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1355273 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2022 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$197/sqft |
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| 5/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+1366.7%$197/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1355273 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/1974 | Sold | $75,000$13/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,803 +7.7% | $250,925 +59% |
| 2024 | $3,532 | $157,850 |
| 2023 | $3,532 +33.7% | $157,850 +33.7% |
| 2022 | $2,641 | $118,025 |
| 2021 | $2,641 +40.8% | $118,025 +74.1% |
| 2020 | $1,875 | $67,800 |
| 2019 | $1,875 | $67,800 |
| 2018 | $1,875 -47.1% | $67,800 |
| 2017 | $3,545 +1.9% | $67,800 |
| 2016 | $3,481 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,481 | $66,325 |
| 2014 | $3,481 -24.6% | -- |
| 2013 | $4,616 | $66,325 -27.1% |
| 2012 | $4,616 -30.8% | $90,975 -30.8% |
| 2011 | $6,671 | $131,475 |
| 2010 | $6,671 +7.9% | $131,475 |
| 2009 | $6,185 | $131,475 +63.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $80,475 |
| 2007 | -- | $80,475 |
| 2006 | -- | $80,475 |
| 2005 | -- | $80,475 +9.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $73,475 |
| 2003 | -- | $73,475 |
| 2002 | -- | $73,475 |
| 2001 | -- | $73,475 +11.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $65,950 |
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