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Moccasin Bend

Moccasin Bend

Suburban Neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hamilton County 37405

$514,285 Average Value
$239 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

A growing suburban enclave minutes from historically significant nature

Named for the boot-like shape of the landscape carved by the Tennessee River, Moccasin Bend is a blooming suburban enclave just a bike ride away from the scenic woodlands of the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. Surrounded on either side by the Tennessee River, the National Park Service in its informational literature refers to the peninsula as one of the "most unique units found in the entire Service." Though nature is the name of the game here, locals have access to a lively shopping and dining scene just across Interstate 27.

Vintage bungalows and New traditional homes pepper the hillside

The residential area is in the northern portion of Moccasin Bend, with homes nestled in thick swaths of trees along the hilly terrain. “It's probably the best view location in the entire city, in my humble opinion,” says Doug Lawrence, a broker with Lawrence Team Homes of the Woodland Height subdivision. Most homes date back to the mid-20th century, with ranch-style homes, Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revivals the most common. Newer contemporary and modern homes with sleek angles and mixed classical characteristics are mixed into the neighborhood, while townhouses and condos have begun to crop up within the last decade. More subdivisions are being developed to expand residential offerings, so housing will continue growing. Two-bedroom homes range from $200,000 to $400,000, while houses with four bedrooms or more tend to sell for $500,000 to $750,000.

The Moccasin Bend Archeological District

The southern portion of Moccasin Bend is known as the Moccasin Bend Archeological District, and it's significant for cultural knowledge. The area contains remnants of 12,000 years of permanent human habitation. While Civil War artifacts and items connected to Native American tribes have also been unearthed, some finds date back to earliest uses of stone tools. Sections of the district have been opened to the public within the nearly 1,000-acre expanse along marked trails. Moccasin Bend is also close to one of Chattanooga's busiest natural areas, a 92-acre site known as Stringer's Ridge. Sitting on the crest of Red Bank, this park provides impressive city views from the overlook and along 7 miles of hiking and biking trails. Golfers can book a tee time at the Moccasin Bend Golf Course, an 18-hole championship course with views of the mountain range and the Tennessee River.

The Hamilton County School District

The Hamilton County School District serves the residents of Moccasin Bend, allowing kids to attend public schools in the neighboring area of Red Bank. They can begin their education at Red Bank Elementary, which scored a B-minus on Niche. They'll move on to Red Bank Middle School and Red Bank High School, which received a C-plus and a B-minus, respectively. Red Bank High has an affiliated technology and computer science institute offering three pathways: coding, technology and marketing. If considering private education, Baylor School is one of Tennessee's highest-ranked private middle-high schools, acclaimed by several educational resources for its top-notch academics, extensive extracurricular list and college prep.

Flood risk

Surrounded by the Tennessee River, Moccasin Bend is at risk of occasional flooding.

Major roads and public transportation

Moccasin Bend Road, the neighborhood’s major thoroughfare, bisects the neighborhood, connecting to Interstate 27, which leads to Downtown Chattanooga across the Tennessee River. Though public transportation isn’t available directly in Moccasin Bend, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) bus system serves several stops along Cherokee Boulevard within the neighboring community, Northshore. Cyclists can ride the bike lanes on Pineville Road and Manufacturers Road. The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is about 10 miles east.

Shopping and dining just across the interstate

While Moccasin Bend doesn't have its own commercial area, the surrounding neighborhoods have national-brand stores, from Whole Foods Market and Walgreens to gyms and banking locations. The neighboring community of Northshore also has a ton of local businesses to check out, with eclectic shops, eateries and breweries in abundance. Milk & Honey is a popular and cozy spot known for its coffee and gelato. The café also serves breakfast and lunch, with a focus on Southern food favorites made from scratch daily. Embargo 62 serves Cuban food and craft cocktails in a quirky, relaxed space with rustic touches like a red brick interior and exposed beams.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Jay Hudson

    Jay Hudson

    Responds Quickly

    Greater Chattanooga Realty, Keller Williams Realty

    (706) 450-8110

    318 Total Sales

    2 in Moccasin Bend

    $250K - $445K Price Range

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  • Johnny Smith

    Johnny Smith

    Keller Williams Realty

    (423) 497-3787

    165 Total Sales

    1 in Moccasin Bend

    $432,000 Price

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  • Joal Henke

    Joal Henke

    Responds Quickly

    Greater Downtown Realty dba Keller Williams Realty

    (706) 944-8972

    222 Total Sales

    2 in Moccasin Bend

    $420K - $430K Price Range

    Joal Henke
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  • Jennifer Nelis

    Jennifer Nelis

    Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty

    (423) 401-2463

    95 Total Sales

    1 in Moccasin Bend

    $550,000 Price

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  • Jake Kellerhals

    Jake Kellerhals

    Greater Downtown Realty dba Keller Williams Realty

    (762) 760-2407

    1,574 Total Sales

    15 in Moccasin Bend

    $342K - $775K Price Range

    Jake Kellerhals
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  • Sally Bacon

    Sally Bacon

    Keller Williams Realty

    (423) 594-2484

    48 Total Sales

    1 in Moccasin Bend

    $168,000 Price

    Sally Bacon
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Lovell Field

23 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Moccasin Bend US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Moccasin Bend Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Moccasin Bend, Chattanooga sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Moccasin Bend, Chattanooga over the last 12 months is $549,867, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$549,000
Median Sale Price
$549,867
Median Single Family Sale Price
$540,737
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
271
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,261
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,161
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,047
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,629
Median Age
36
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
15.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$67,968
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,192

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.9%
College Graduates
61.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.5%
% Population in Labor Force
84.4%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

15 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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