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Ooltewah

Ooltewah

Located in Hamilton County

$501,720 Average Value
$207 Average Price per Sq Ft
380 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

  • Paul Avratin

    Paul Avratin

    United Real Estate Experts Chattanooga

    (423) 380-1818

    101 Total Sales

    7 in Ooltewah

    $275K - $546K Price Range

    Paul Avratin
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  • Joal Henke

    Joal Henke

    Greater Downtown Realty dba Keller Williams Realty

    (706) 944-8972

    220 Total Sales

    15 in Ooltewah

    $347K - $1.6M Price Range

    Joal Henke
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  • Asher Black

    Asher Black

    Greater Downtown Realty dba Keller Williams Realty

    (931) 225-7216

    427 Total Sales

    42 in Ooltewah

    $160K - $1.4M Price Range

    Asher Black
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  • Joanie Sompayrac

    Joanie Sompayrac

    Keller Williams Chattanooga

    (423) 594-8711

    84 Total Sales

    8 in Ooltewah

    $260K - $545K Price Range

    Joanie Sompayrac
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  • Randy Durham

    Randy Durham

    Real Estate Partners Chattanooga

    (706) 944-8351

    69 Total Sales

    3 in Ooltewah

    $299K - $361K Price Range

    Randy Durham
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  • Melissa McKinsey

    Melissa McKinsey

    Keller Williams Realty

    (423) 564-6166

    80 Total Sales

    2 in Ooltewah

    $439K - $689K Price Range

    Melissa McKinsey
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Schools

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Ooltewah Housing Trends

On average, homes in Ooltewah, TN sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Ooltewah, TN over the last 12 months is $455,075, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$466,115
Median Sale Price
$455,075
Median Single Family Sale Price
$459,032
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$369,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$428,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,254
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207

Area Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
8,749
Number of Homes for Sale
380
Median Year Built
2001
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,447
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,713
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,968
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Sep 27
    Open Sat 2PM - 4PM

    8760 Snowy Owl Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363

    $399,999

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,536 Sq Ft
    • 8760 Snowy Owl Rd
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome to your new home in the highly sought after Highborne neighborhood. The Mackay plan offers 2,394 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, perfectly blending comfort and style. With three spacious bedrooms, two full baths, and an additional half bath, this home provides both functionality and flexibility for everyday living. A generous loft or bonus room adds to the versatility,

    Kevin Jennings REAL Broker

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  • Sunday, Sep 21

    7574 Catchfly Dr, Ooltewah, TN 37363

    $685,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,842 Sq Ft
    • 7574 Catchfly Dr
    • New 2 days ago

    *SPECIAL FINANCING INCENTIVES* are available when using the seller's preferred lender. Sellers relocated for a job transfer and are ready to work with the next buyer.Just a few lots from a cul-de-sac, this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in Ooltewah is better than new and ideally located just minutes from I-75, shopping, and dining.From the moment you walk in, you'll

    Martha Bobadilla Zach Taylor - Chattanooga

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  • Sunday, Sep 21
    Open Sun 2PM - 5PM

    8398 Skybrook Dr, Ooltewah, TN 37363

    $599,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,600 Sq Ft
    • 8398 Skybrook Dr
    • New 3 days ago

    New Listing in Providence PointDon't miss the opportunity to own this stunning custom home in the highly sought-after Providence Point community, conveniently located near Amazon and Volkswagen.This home offers an open-concept, split-bedroom floor plan with three bedrooms on the main level and an upstairs bonus room featuring a fourth bedroom and third full bath—ideal for an

    Mike Robertson Nu Vision Realty

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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''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

2 / 100
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