$495,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2014

225 Lake Forest Ln Spring City, TN 37381

3 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,104 Sq Ft
0.89 Acres

Recently Sold

$159 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

241 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake On Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Stationary Dock
  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2025

This custom built Log home on year round water has it all, beautiful water views, open floor plan, stone fireplace (woodburning), tile flooring, master suite with private deck, 2 additional bedrooms each with their own private baths, expansive decks and patios, 2 boat slip dock and concrete boat ramp. All this on a level waterfront lot. Call today to schedule a tour of this property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Reynolds

Blue Key Properties Listed on: 10/15/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Reynolds

Blue Key Properties Listed on: 10/15/2013

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,987

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • Waterfront

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,104 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Library
  • Loft
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Stationary Dock
  • Lake On Lot
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Spring City Elementary And Middle School
  • Rhea County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lake Forest Ests Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M044B A P002.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,987

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: -1
  • Subdivision Name: Lake Forest Ests
  • Directions: Spring City Hwy 27S, L on Watts Bar Hwy (Hwy 68), L on Wolf Creek Rd, R on Pinhook Rd, L on Lake Forest Dr, R on Lake Forest Lane, House on L. SOP
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 3104.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: M044B A P002.00
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: Spring City
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle Or Junior School2: Spring City
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: Rhea County High School
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Annual Amount: 1987.0
  • Location Tax and Legal Additional Parcels YN: No
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Half: 1
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information Home Warranty YN: No
  • General Property Information Grazing Permits BLM YN3: No
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: -1
  • General Property Information View YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • View:Water2: Yes
  • Levels:One and One Half: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Water Heater, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Lake On Lot, Other
  • View: Water, Other
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Exterior Features: Dock - Stationary
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Metal
  • Exterior Features:Dock - Stationary: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Lot Features:Lake On Lot: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Log2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Basement
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Basement: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Electric3: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Spring City
  • High School: Rhea County High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Spring City

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: M044B A P002.00

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1987.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2025
Closed on
Jul 16, 2025
Sold by
Ebersole Caleb
Bought by
Patrick Christopher and Pitte Jane
Seller's Agent
Anneke Wilkey
Coldwell Banker Pryor Realty- Dayton
Buyer's Agent
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List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-8.23%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
64.28%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2024
Closed on
Dec 5, 2024
Sold by
Shaffer James and Shaffer Angela
Bought by
Ebersole Caleb
List Price
$948,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$348,000
-36.71%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
68.55%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2013
Closed on
Jul 14, 2014
Sold by
Welch William M
Bought by
Shaffer James and Shaffer Angela
Seller's Agent
Melanie Reynolds
Blue Key Properties
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Reynolds
Blue Key Properties
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-6.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.87%
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
4.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2012
Closed on
Aug 16, 2012
Sold by
Orton Thomas
Bought by
Welch William M
Seller's Agent
Mark Hite
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Comps Only
COMPS ONLY
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-10.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$376,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2003
Bought by
Orton Thomas W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2001
Sold by
Burchwell Roy D
Bought by
Orton Margaret M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1999
Sold by
Carl Bryant
Bought by
Burchwell Roy D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1988
Bought by
Bryant Carl and Bryant Anita

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1977
Bought by
Wade Raymond
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $90,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $600,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $495,000 --
Warranty Deed $470,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $332 --
Deed $75,000 --
Warranty Deed $26,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $459,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $398,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $396,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $376,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Sold $825,000 -8.2% $261 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $899,000 +49.8% $285 / Sq Ft
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Sold $600,000 -36.7% $190 / Sq Ft
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2024 09/06/24 For Sale $948,000 +91.5% $300 / Sq Ft
07/17/2014 07/17/14 Sold $495,000 -6.4% $159 / Sq Ft
06/12/2014 06/12/14 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2013 10/14/13 For Sale $529,000 +12.6% $170 / Sq Ft
08/15/2012 08/15/12 Sold $470,000 -10.5% $156 / Sq Ft
07/20/2012 07/20/12 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2012 03/26/12 For Sale $525,000 -- $174 / 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 $2,333 $173,000 $48,750 $124,250
2023 $2,795 $123,975 $42,500 $81,475
2022 $2,795 $123,975 $42,500 $81,475
2021 $2,795 $123,975 $42,500 $81,475
2020 $2,782 $123,975 $42,500 $81,475
2019 $2,782 $123,400 $42,500 $80,900
2018 $2,362 $107,525 $42,500 $65,025
2017 $2,362 $107,525 $42,500 $65,025
2016 $2,362 $107,525 $42,500 $65,025
2015 $2,277 $107,525 $42,500 $65,025
2014 $2,277 $108,625 $42,500 $66,125
2013 -- $108,625 $42,500 $66,125
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1202036

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

APN: 044B-A-002.00