$270,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2025

178 Melody Ln Ringgold, GA 30736

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,972 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$137 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Heritage Middle School Rated A-
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Tucked away in a quiet, established neighborhood, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath split foyer home offers comfort, space, and beautiful outdoor living. Step inside to discover a warm and inviting layout, with a spacious living room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen and dining area are conveniently situated for everyday meals or gatherings with friends and family. The basement offers additional living space and room. Conveniently located just minutes from schools, shopping, and I-75, this home blends quiet living with accessibility. Don't miss your chance to make 178 Melody Lane your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathryn Barger-Howell

Keller Williams Realty License #362340 Listed on: 04/27/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kaleb Sowder

Exit Realty License #364115

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,408

Year Built

  • Built in 1971 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 106x175
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Boynton Elementary School
  • Heritage Middle School
  • Heritage High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Available
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Melody Ests Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0022d-025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,408

Year Built

Built in 1971 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size: 106X175
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Melody Ests
  • Directions: Drive south on I-75. Take exit 350 toward Ft Oglethorpe onto GA-2 W (Battlefield Pkwy). Turn right onto Three Notch Rd. Turn right onto Melody Ln. and property is on right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1972.0
  • Architectural Style: Split Foyer
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • Living Area: 1972.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Free Standing Building
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 0022d-025
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: Boynton Elementary
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle Or Junior School2: Heritage Middle
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: Heritage High School
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Annual Amount: 1407.58
  • Location Tax and Legal Additional Parcels YN: No
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1972.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 788.0
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information Home Warranty YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Grazing Permits BLM YN3: No
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 18730.8
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 106X175
  • General Property Information View YN2: No
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Public Remarks2: Tucked away in a quiet, established neighborhood, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath split foyer home offers comfort, space, and beautiful outdoor living. Step inside to discover a warm and inviting layout, with a spacious living room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen and dining area are conveniently situated for everyday meals or gatherings with friends and family. The basement offers additional living space and room. Conveniently located just minutes from schools, shopping, and I-75, this home blends quiet living with accessibility. Don't miss your chance to make 178 Melody Lane your own!
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities Underground Utilities: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • Interior Features Tub Shower Combo: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Property Condition:UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block2: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Room Types Living Room: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Interior Features En Suite: Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Foundation Details BrickMortar: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry: Yes
  • Room Types Den: Yes
  • Flooring Engineered Hardwood: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Available: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Foundation Details Stone2: Yes
  • Fencing:Chain Link: Yes
  • Architectural Style Split Foyer: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • Levels MultiSplit: Yes
  • Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: None
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 788.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, En Suite, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Tub/shower Combo
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Attic Features:Storage Only: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Community Features:None4: Yes
  • Appliances:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: None
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Gentle Sloping: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Window Features:Aluminum Frames: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Basement, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Off Street
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Basement: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Electric3: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Boynton Elementary
  • High School: Heritage High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Heritage Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18730.8
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 0022d-025

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1407.58

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Its Handled Llc
Bought by
Jenkins Chellcey Illana and Jenkins Matthew
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Barger-Howell
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kaleb Sowder
Exit Realty
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.54%
Views
110
Current Estimated Value
$269,584

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$416
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.25%
Original Mortgage
$265,109
Outstanding Balance
$264,422
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$5,162

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2025
Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Howell April Barger
Bought by
Its Handled Llc
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Barger-Howell
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kaleb Sowder
Exit Realty
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.54%
Views
110

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,109
Outstanding Balance
$264,422
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$5,162

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2024
Sold by
Its Handled Llc
Bought by
Howell Kathryn Barger

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2023
Sold by
Malone Stephanie R
Bought by
Its Handled Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2015
Closed on
Dec 23, 2015
Sold by
Headrick David A
Bought by
Gazaway Stephanie R
Seller's Agent
Deane Clayton
Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty - Dalton
Buyer's Agent
Non Mls
Non MLS
List Price
$94,900
Sold Price
$94,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.95%
Original Mortgage
$93,180
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2001
Bought by
Headrick David A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $270,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $165,000 --
Warranty Deed $94,900 --
Deed $85,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $265,109 VA
Previous Owner $93,180 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $270,000 -1.1% $137 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Price Changed $272,900 -2.5% $138 / Sq Ft
04/27/2025 04/27/25 For Sale $279,900 +194.9% $142 / Sq Ft
12/23/2015 12/23/15 Sold $94,900 0.0% $48 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/20/2015 11/20/15 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2015 11/17/15 For Sale $94,900 -- $48 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,408 $74,121 $10,011 $64,110
2023 $1,287 $57,501 $10,011 $47,490
2022 $1,049 $46,851 $10,011 $36,840
2021 $980 $46,851 $10,011 $36,840
2020 $959 $41,432 $10,011 $31,421
2019 $969 $41,432 $10,011 $31,421
2018 $974 $39,430 $8,009 $31,421
2017 $966 $39,089 $8,009 $31,080
2016 $954 $36,707 $8,009 $28,698
2015 -- $32,242 $8,009 $24,233
2014 -- $32,242 $8,009 $24,233
2013 -- $32,242 $8,009 $24,232
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1511472

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

APN: 0022D-025