Why Live in East Brainerd
East Brainerd in Chattanooga has transformed from farmland into a bustling area known for its extensive shopping and dining options, including the only local Trader Joe's. The neighborhood comprises over 30 diverse sections, featuring homes with manicured lawns on wide streets with sidewalks. Housing styles range from Craftsman and contemporary to ranch-style, with townhomes in Holland Gardens and Brookside Commons, and master-planned communities like Engel Park and Blackberry Cove. Home sizes vary, with lots from 1/8 acre to over 3 acres, and many homes include garages. East Brainerd Elementary School and Ringgold Middle School are highly rated, with the latter located just across the Georgia border.
Local attractions include Heritage Park, with a playground and dog park, and Camp Jordan Park, offering a zipline, ropes course, amphitheater, and athletic fields. Audubon Acres provides a natural retreat with a river for canoeing and trails for jogging, hiking, and biking. Dining options feature J. Alexander Restaurant and the long-standing Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant. Shopping is abundant with East Brainerd Shopping Center, Hamilton Place, and several other retail hubs. The area is near major employers like Amazon and Volkswagen, and offers convenient access to interstates 75, 59, and 24, making travel to Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, and Knoxville straightforward. Downtown Chattanooga is 17 miles away, and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is a 7-mile drive. The neighborhood also benefits from several CARTA bus stops.
Home Trends in East Brainerd, TN
On average, homes in East Brainerd, Chattanooga sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Brainerd, Chattanooga over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$387,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$335,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$375,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$268
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
142
Median List Price
$388,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%