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Downtown excitement
In Chattanooga, you’ll find breathtaking nature and winding mountain backroads, a nature lover’s paradise – and at the core of the city, an exciting whirlwind of Chattanooga’s artistic, vibrant personality. Downtown is where it’s all happening, and the city center is a hub for remarkable entertainment and dining, dynamic nightlife and incredible community events. If you want to live in the middle of all the city’s activities while reaping the rewards of convenience, consider checking out City Center. "There are so many things to do downtown. The aquarium is close, and the riverfront always has free concerts, sunset tours, beautiful views. It's so walkable, if you don't mind some hills," says Evan Barron, a Realtor with eXp Realty. "It's got a really good vibe. If you want to drink coffee and eat really good food, you've got a ton of options. And the city center just has this cool, rustic feel. It's definitely an old Southern vibe."
The Tennessee Aquarium sits at the heart of City Center.
Ross's Landing is one of City Center's big icons in parallel with the Tennessee Aquarium.
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Urban styles
In City Center, condominiums can be found in vintage brownstones that have been completely renovated for modern luxury. Marble lobby floors, huge windows and exposed brick are just some of the beautiful interior designs you can find. Units are also available in historic homes – built as early as the late 1800s – on the outskirts of the area, so you can live in a Victorian style with ornate detailing and columned porches. Condos account for most owner-occupied space, considering the urban layout of the area. While you may not be getting a ton of acreage as you may near the mountain, these homes aren’t far from any green space and great views. It’s one of the most walkable areas in Chattanooga, and you can easily stroll to the riverside to enjoy its wonderful lookouts and parks. The median selling price for downtown properties is around $385,000 and $410,000 and homes don’t stay on the market long. It’s a very desirable area, with properties staying on the market for a month or less, often getting multiple bids.
Brownstones outfitted as condos adorn the edge of the river in Chattanooga's City Center.
This large home has been converted to apartments in City Center.
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Some of the top schools in Tennessee
When it comes to schooling, you can find a mixture of public, private and charter schools around the area. Battle Academy for Teaching & Learning is a public elementary that’s noted as having above-average test scores and extensive art programs. Though non-traditional, Chattanooga School for the Arts & Science is one of the only schools in Hamilton County to serve kindergarten through 12th grade, so children are supported by the same institution for the entirety of their education. CSAS is highly renowned and boasts top-percentile Tennessee graduation rates and college admissions.
The Tommy F. Brown Academy is located in the Arts District.
Orchard Knob Middle is a place where students activate their intellectual and physical talents.
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Community Pie in City Center
City Center doesn’t have much green space – Miller Park is more open field than structure – but there are plenty of beautiful parks nearby. Not to write Miller Park off, of course. "If you love music, there's something called Nightfall over at Miller Park. They do a free concert series every spring and summer on Friday evenings, and Community Pie is right near there. Great pizza for when you're hungry after the concert," Junior Francica, a Realtor with eXp Realty, says. If you head a couple of minutes north to the bluffs, you can relax at the lookout points of the river and check out the River Gallery Sculpture Park. Set on two acres beside the Hunter Museum of American Art, the river garden has beautiful flora, a meditation area and internationally crafted sculptures. You can walk or bike down the pedestrian path past Ross’s Landing and find the Riverfront Playground and plenty of green areas around the water for picnicking or playing yard games.
Miller Plaza Park includes both a new and old portion to its campus.
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Local shops and unique eateries
All around the area, daily stops are abundant. There are local grocery markets, pharmacies, banking spots and gyms. Over at Warehouse Row are popular retailers such as J. Crew and Madewell along with some seriously good restaurants. To be fair, you can find amazing restaurants on basically every street in downtown, so the options are endless. Visit the historic and iconic Pickle Barrel for comforting pub food, grab a hot slice and pistachio gelato at Community Pie or try a craft cocktail at Unknown Caller.
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Parks in this Area
Water Tower Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Miller Plaza
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Phillips Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
The Main Terrain Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Ross's Landing Park
Lake
Trails
Kayak/Canoe
Sheila M Jennings Westside Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Playground
Transit
Airport
Lovell Field
19 min drive
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City Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in City Center, Chattanooga sell after 252 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in City Center, Chattanooga over the last 12 months is $515,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,820
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,517
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,898
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.4%
College Graduates
47.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
98/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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