$310,213Average Value$178Average Price per Sq Ft31Homes For Sale
Established homes and busy commercial corridor shape Brainerd living
Vintage homes and tree-lined streets define the Brainerd neighborhood in Chattanooga, one of the oldest parts of the city. The community is named for the road that passes through its center, which is lined with fast-food restaurants, convenience stores and other small businesses. The thoroughfare also also serves as a convenient way to drive through town, and Interstate 24 at the neighborhood's southern end offers even more commuting options. With City Center to the west and the Hamilton Place shopping center to the east, Brainerd residents are in the middle of some of Chattanooga's most popular destinations.
Brainerd is a suburban neighborhood east of downtown Chattanooga.
Brainerd has smaller subdivisions of homes that are often identified by sculptural entrances.
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Older homes with character define the area's housing
Brainerd's housing inventory includes a range of early-1900s styles surrounded by mature, leafy trees. "If you're looking for a house with character, that's where you're going to want to be," says Linda Palacio, a Realtor at Zach Taylor Chattanooga with over 20 years of experience. "It's a lot of old Chattanooga." The landscape includes hilly, winding streets on the neighborhood's west side and flat, gridded layouts on the east side. As you drive through the area, you'll see Cape Cods, bungalows, Tudor Revivals and Dutch Colonials. Most homes cost between the mid-$100,000s and mid-$600,000s. You might be able to find fixer-uppers below this range, and there are occasionally large homes that sell for more.
Tudor Revival homes can be found on quiet, tree-lined streets.
Cape Cod homes are common in the area.
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How Brainerd prices compare with nearby neighborhoods
Brainerd is generally more affordable than some nearby communities. Here are some things to know about home prices in the area:
The average price per square foot is around $175, lower than East Ridge and East Brainerd, which are both over $200.
The median sale price is in the lower $300,000s, while East Ridge is in the upper $300,000s and East Brainerd is in the lower $400,000s.
The average Brainerd home is about 200 square feet larger than in East Ridge, allowing buyers to typically get more value.
Hamilton County Schools provide career pathways and arts programs
Students in Brainerd are served by Hamilton County Schools and can attend Barger Academy of Fine Arts, the district's only elementary school with dance and drama educators. It also has a garden and an outdoor classroom that give students unique learning environments. Brainerd High School offers career pathways in aviation, entrepreneurship and emergency services. Other options include magnet schools in the district and out-of-district transfers, which are approved based on space availability and school board policy.
Brainerd High School offers multiple career pathways for students.
At Dalewood Middle School students can activate their intellectual and physical talents.
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Brainerd Road offers everyday dining and convenient shopping
Brainerd Road is the main commercial strip in the neighborhood with fast-food spots, locally owned restaurants and supermarkets lining the street. Some spots you can visit in the area include:
Uncle Larry's for fried catfish and Southern-style sides
Amigo Mexican Restaurant for chimichangas and their signature soggy tacos
Chao's Mongolian Grill for stir-fry bowls
Walmart for groceries and household items
CVS for health care and convenience goods
For more shopping options, the large Hamilton Place mall is about 8 miles away via Interstate 75.
Locally owned restaurants line the streets of Brainerd.
Brainerd is home to a mix of shopping options.
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Interstate 24 makes it easy to commute through Chattanooga.
What the drive downtown is like from Brainerd
Interstate 24 offers a convenient thoroughfare to make the 7-mile trip downtown, which typically takes about 10 minutes, but which can be longer during rush hour. "The commute during work time is very heavy," Palacio says. "If I'm leaving and I know I'm going to the Brainerd area or the East Brainerd area, I prepare myself an extra 10 minutes because I know I'm going to hit traffic." You could also take Brainerd Road to Martin Luther King Boulevard for a 5-mile drive downtown, but this route usually takes longer.
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Brainerd Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brainerd, Chattanooga sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Brainerd, Chattanooga over the last 12 months is $310,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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