$470,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2012

225 Lake Forest Ln Spring City, TN 37381

3 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,014 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$156 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

116 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2025

Custom built Log home on year round water now priced to sell! Thoughtfully designed to enjoy the year round water views with a sweeping, open floor plan plus expansive decks and patios. Beautiful tile flooring throughout the public spaces, massive fireplace and upscale kitchen are just a few of the features you will love! Master suite with private deck and upscale bath on the main level. There are 2 additional guest rooms each with a private bath and personal climate control on the upper level plus a unique covered porch for guests to enjoy a game of cards or a quiet cup of coffee. Lower level affords a den/family room with full kitchen and 2 full garages perfect storage for all you toys. The deck is amazing and will accommodate multiple water crafts and has an area for sunning/dining plus room to fish. Priced below cost, owners are ready to sell!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Hite

Keller Williams Realty Listed on: 03/27/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Comps Only

COMPS ONLY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,986

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Basement Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,014 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room with Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-In Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Stationary Dock
  • Lake On Lot
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Gas Grill

Schools

  • Spring Creek Elementary School
  • Spring City Elementary & Middle School
  • Rhea County High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lake Forest Ests Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 044B A 002.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,986

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size: 147.9 X 319 IRR
  • Subdivision Name: Lake Forest Ests
  • Directions: NORTH ON HIGHWAY 27, RIGHT ON HWY 68 JUST SOUTH OF SPRING CITY, LT ON WOLF CREEK RD., RT ON PINHOOK RD., LT ON LAKE FOREST DR., RT ON LAKE FOREST LN.
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 3014.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Free Standing Building
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 044B A 002.00
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: Spring Creek Elementary
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle Or Junior School2: Spring City Elementary & Middle
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: Rhea County High School
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Annual Amount: 1986.0
  • 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: Yes
  • General Property Information Grazing Permits BLM YN3: No
  • General Property Information Carport YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 43560.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 147.9 X 319 IRR
  • General Property Information View YN2: No
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport Spaces2: 1.0
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • General Property Information Attached Carport YN2: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Cooling:Multi Units: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch - Covered: Yes
  • Parking Features Kitchen Level2: Yes
  • Levels:One and One Half: Yes
  • Cooling:Zoned: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Free-Standing Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Finished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments, Wood Frames
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Attic Features:Walk-In Attic: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Community Features:None4: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Great Room2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Lake On Lot, Level, Other
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Exterior Features: Dock - Stationary, Gas Grill
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Porch - Covered
  • Roof: Metal
  • Exterior Features:Dock - Stationary: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Gentle Sloping: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Gas Grill: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Window Features:Wood Frames: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Window Features:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Lot Features:Lake On Lot: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Log2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Basement, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Basement: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Multi Units, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Electric3: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 044B A 002.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1986.0

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

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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: 1176488

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

APN: 044B-A-002.00