Ooltewah

Ooltewah

Located in Hamilton County

$474,899 Average Value
$209 Average Price per Sq Ft
222 Homes For Sale

Locals say Ooltewah’s name stems from a Cherokee word meaning “owls roost." But for the last decade, it’s been flocks of people from across the country migrating to the community. Sei-Ondra Williams, a Realtor with Keller Willams Realty, says Ooltewah’s growth has been spurred by its proximity to downtown Chattanooga and major area employers. The Enterprise South Industrial Park, which hosts Volkswagen and Amazon operations, is located less than 5 miles away. “The growth in the last 10 years has been 100 percent,” Williams says. “It went from being farmland to subdivision after subdivision being created. There have been several hundred homes built in the past year.”

Driving around Ooltewah’s rolling hills, you’ll find a wealth of new construction. Older homes in the area typically only date back to the 1990s. The average list price is in the low $500,000s. However, costs can range anywhere from $320,000 for a recently built 1,400-square-foot home with one-third of an acre all the way up to $4 million for a 15-bedroom mansion with 32 acres. “It’s a combination of luxury and everyday living,” Williams says. “There are some very nice subdivisions over there.”

Houses usually sell within one to two weeks. “It all depends on the condition of the home and if it’s priced right,” Williams says. “Some things sell with 24 hours. I just put something on the market Friday evening, and it sold on Monday.”

Public school students in Ooltewah may attend schools such as Ooltewah Elementary School, Hunter Middle School and Ooltewah High School. The schools earn overall grades of B+, A-, and B- respectively, according to Niche.

Ooltewah residents have easy access to nationally known stores such as the Publix at Snow Hill Village and there are plenty of independent shops to choose from as well. You can spend the day dress shopping at Barn Door Boutique, treat yourself to a massage at Poplar Creek Spa, or take a yoga class at Yoga East. “It has a small-town feel, but you have all kinds of entertainment and shopping there now,” Williams says.

For a taste of something local, try the Countryside Café for Southern comfort foods such as fried catfish, sweet tea and buttermilk pie. One regular says the mac & cheese is even better than his mom’s.

Less than 5 miles away in Collegedale, there’s the 10-acre Little Debbie Park, which features a playground with a zipline, rock-climbing structure, and snack-shaped sculptures, such as the 6-foot-tall Christmas Tree Cake. And White Oak Mountain Trails is a popular spot for hikers and mountain bikers alike. Those who visit will discover nearly 25 miles of trails, with varying degrees of difficulty, that wind through the woods and alongside serene creeks.

Twenty minutes away, a wider scale of entertainment options await in downtown Chattanooga. At the Tennessee Aquarium, you can pet stingrays or walk through the indoor butterfly garden that’s home to more than 1,000 butterflies. For its small-town vibe, proximity to job opportunities and downtown, Ooltewah is a popular spot to nest.

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Jannis Sams

    Jannis Sams

    Crye-Leike REALTORS - Cleveland

    (423) 805-1254

    321 Total Sales

    5 in Ooltewah

    $305K - $420K Price Range

    Jannis Sams
  • Clay Dalton

    Clay Dalton

    RE/MAX Beaches

    (770) 415-3741

    62 Total Sales

    2 in Ooltewah

    $385K - $1.4M Price Range

    Clay Dalton
  • Jonathan Lickliter

    Jonathan Lickliter

    simpliHOM

    (423) 458-3816

    48 Total Sales

    9 in Ooltewah

    $389K - $980K Price Range

    Jonathan Lickliter
  • Bill Panebianco

    Bill Panebianco

    Pratt Homes, LLC

    (423) 888-3835

    692 Total Sales

    216 in Ooltewah

    $243K - $737K Price Range

    Bill Panebianco
  • Carol Potts

    Carol Potts

    RE/MAX Renaissance Realtors

    (423) 888-0481

    100 Total Sales

    2 in Ooltewah

    $232K - $1.1M Price Range

    Carol Potts
  • Jay Hudson

    Jay Hudson

    Responds Quickly

    Greater Chattanooga Realty, Keller Williams Realty

    (706) 450-8110

    318 Total Sales

    41 in Ooltewah

    $65K - $1.2M Price Range

    Jay Hudson
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Schools

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Ooltewah Housing Trends

On average, homes in Ooltewah, TN sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ooltewah, TN over the last 12 months is $449,237, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$469,900
Median Sale Price
$449,237
Median Single Family Sale Price
$461,100
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$372,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$415,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,212
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-$5
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
222
Months of Supply
2.20

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jun 22
    2 - 5pm

    1699 Whisper Winds Ln, Ooltewah, TN 37363

    $359,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,543 Sq Ft
    • 1699 Whisper Winds Ln

    You'll feel like you're on a permanent vacation at Retreat at Oakbrook with stylish, bright finishes and maintenance included in the HOA so there's plenty of time for enjoying what life has to offer instead of hassling with yard care. The Iris plan offers just enough room without feeling like too much to care for - with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a 2 car garage!

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    Bill Panebianco
    Pratt Homes, LLC
    (423) 565-9198

  • Sunday, Jun 22
    2 - 5pm

    8918 Knolling Loop, Ooltewah, TN 37363

    $475,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,083 Sq Ft
    • 8918 Knolling Loop

    NEW CONSTRUCTION, Ooltewah, Tennessee - about 20 minutes from Downtown Chattanooga and a convenient drive to Knoxville! This Emory home plan from Pratt Home Builders, located in the heart of Ooltewah at Bainbridge Park. This single-level ranch home boasts 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths across 2083 square feet of living space. The split bedroom layout on the main floor ensures privacy and

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    Bill Panebianco
    Pratt Homes, LLC
    (423) 454-3851

  • Sunday, Jun 22
    2 - 5pm

    8892 Knolling Loop, Ooltewah, TN 37363

    $439,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,920 Sq Ft
    • 8892 Knolling Loop

    NEW CONSTRUCTION in Ooltewah, TN -- Welcome to Bainbridge, located close to many of the shops and eateries of Ooltewah, this is one of the most convenient communities Pratt Home Builders has in the Greater Chattanooga area. Welcome home to one of our most popular single-level home plans, The Belvoir. This simple yet spacious plan features three bedrooms and two full baths with an open-concept

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    Bill Panebianco
    Pratt Homes, LLC
    (423) 460-9473
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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Ooltewah Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
10,312
Median Age
39
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$69,184
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,095

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.8%
College Graduates
25.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.9%
% Population in Labor Force
57.2%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

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