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Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek

$433,237 Average Value
$202 Average Price per Sq Ft
28 Homes For Sale

Mountain Creek blends scenery, popular restaurants and highway access

Mountain Creek is a quiet community at the foot of Signal Mountain, offering a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by hills and forests. The neighborhood offers a wide range of housing options and a mix of scenic parks, from mountainside trails to disc golf courses. Locally owned restaurants contribute to the area's small-town feel, including roadside smokehouses and riverfront spots famous for catfish. While the neighborhood feels secluded, major highways are close by, offering convenient commutes to Chattanooga and beyond.

A mix of condos, townhouses and single-family homes

Mountain Creek's home styles and prices vary throughout the community. "There are some subdivisions there that are on the higher end pricewise. But then I've sold a couple of condos that are very affordable, which are great for first-time homeowners," says Cindi Arendale, a Realtor at Keller Williams Greater Chattanooga. The subdivisions often feature ranch-style and New Traditional homes on modest lots. If you head up the mountainside, you can find cabins and custom houses on wooded properties with scenic views of the area. Costs usually depend on the type of home.

  • Single-family houses typically cost between the mid-$200,000s and upper $700,000s.
  • Condos range from the lower $100,000s to the upper $100,000s.
  • Townhouses fall between the mid-$200,000s and lower $400,000s.

Public, magnet and private schools serve neighborhood students

Students in Mountain Creek can attend Hamilton County Schools, including the nearby Red Bank High School, which offers a Future Ready Institute that helps students prepare for careers in engineering and computer science. The district also offers magnet programs, and Tennessee school choice allows for out-of-district transfers. Baylor School is a private boarding and day school in the neighborhood on the banks of the Tennessee River. This institution is known for its highly rated academics and championship sports teams.

Where locals dine out and shop for groceries

Shops and restaurants in the area include a mix of locally owned spots and chain businesses. Some places you can visit include:

  • Shuford's Smokehouse for pulled pork, brisket and banana pudding
  • River Drifters for fried catfish by the water
  • Old Man Rivers Table & Tavern for upscale southern cuisine and cocktails
  • Food City for a weekly grocery run
  • Walmart for other household items

Mountain Creek offers parks, trails and river access

Mountain Creek has multiple parks, making it easy to get outside and enjoy the scenery. Walden's Ridge Park is a 200-acre natural area on the side of Signal Mountain featuring downhill mountain biking trails, hiking trails and bouldering areas. The nearby Stringers Ridge Park offers more space for biking and hiking, with a mix of steep sections and gentle hills. For something less adrenaline-inducing, Mountain Creek Road Park offers quiet walking paths beneath shady trees. Portland Park is popular for disc golf, and a nearby boat launch on Suck Creek Road offers access to the Tennessee River.

Easy commutes to Chattanooga and nearby employers

Despite the feeling of being tucked away in the mountains, you'll have easy commutes throughout Chattanooga. "A lot of people like that location, the quick drive to downtown for work and that sort of thing," Arendale says. "I've got a good friend that lives right in Mountain Creek and her husband loves that he has a very quick drive to work." The City Center is roughly 5 miles away via U.S. Route 27, and the drive typically takes about 10 minutes, a bit more during peak times. Not everyone has to leave the neighborhood for work, though, as some major employers, like schools and Erlanger North Hospital, are located nearby.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Lovell Field

30 min drive

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,248
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,294
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,799
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,360
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
776
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
7
Median Rent
$1,450
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,150
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,650
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,198
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,198
Median Condo Rent
$1,450
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,370

Demographics

Total Population
8,082
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$57,336
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$74,495

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
31.6%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.6%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Not bikeable

Bikeability®

10 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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