$265,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2025

8981 Big Bend Rd Signal Mountain, TN 37377

5 Acres
$48,446 Price per Acre
238,273 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

4% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Fishing
  • 5.47 Acre Lot
  • Nolan Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View

About This Lot

As of June 2025

Secluded 5.47-Acre Lot in Gated Lakefront Community - Backs to 6,000+ Acres of Protected State LandWelcome to your private slice of paradise! Nestled within a secure, gated community surrounded by towering trees and pristine wilderness, this rare 5.47-acre parcel offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and luxury living. Located in a wooded enclave with exclusive access to a 25+ acre private lake, this property is a dream setting for your custom home or weekend retreat.Backed by over 6,000 acres of protected state land, your backyard becomes an endless playground for hiking, wildlife watching, and exploring untouched nature—ensuring both tranquility and privacy for years to come.Property Highlights:5.47 wooded acres in a private, gated neighborhoodAccess to a 25+ acre private lake - ideal for kayaking, fishing, and paddleboardingBorders over 6,000 acres of protected state land - no rear neighbors, everPeaceful and secluded setting with abundant wildlifeIdeal for a custom home, vacation retreat, or investmentElectric and community-maintained roads in placeWhether you're seeking a peaceful escape from city life or the perfect location for a legacy property, this extraordinary parcel offers unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and endless recreational opportunities.Your wilderness retreat awaits—schedule your private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elise Baker

Keller Williams Realty License #375034 Listed on: 05/05/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Elise Baker

Keller Williams Realty License #375034 Listed on: 05/05/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,748

Lot Details

  • 5.47 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Rural Setting
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Few Trees
  • Property is zoned A-1

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Rural

Schools

  • Nolan Elementary School
  • Signal Mountain Middle School
  • Signal Mtn High School

Farming

  • Agricultural
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Underground Utilities
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Septic Tank
  • Sewer Not Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 055o A 001

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Of Record Association
  • Boston Branch Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Playground
  • Fishing

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,748

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
  • Prop. Type: Land
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.47
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement, Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: Boston Branch
  • Directions: -Get on US-27 N -Follow US-27 N to TN-153 N/Dayton Blvd/Dayton Pike. Take the Dayton Pike exit from US-27 N -Take Roberts Mill Rd and Hixson Springs Rd to Big Bend Rd -Tract D on the right side.
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 055o A 001
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: Nolan Elementary
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle Or Junior School2: Signal Mountain Middle
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: Signal Mtn
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Annual Amount: 1748.45
  • Location Tax and Legal Additional Parcels YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 5.47
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 238273.2
  • General Property Information View YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities Underground Utilities: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN2: No
  • Utilities Phone Available: Yes
  • General Property Information Flood Zone YN2: No
  • Utilities:Water Available: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • Lot Features Rural: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning2: A-1
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Agricultural District
  • Lot Features Partially Cleared: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:Private Road: Yes
  • Road Surface Type Gravel2: Yes
  • View Rural2: Yes
  • Lot Features Agricultural2: Yes
  • Status Change Information Association Name 2: Of Record
  • Road Frontage Type:Easement: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Not Available: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Not Available: Yes
  • View Forest: Yes
  • Disclosures Deed Restriction: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Agricultural, Pasture
  • Community Features:Dock: Yes
  • Community Features:Playground: Yes
  • Security Features:Gated Community: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Community Features:Fishing: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Few Trees, Irregular Lot, Pasture, Private, Rural, Secluded, Subdivided, Partially Cleared, Will Not Divide
  • View: Forest, Mountain(s), Rural
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Deed Restriction
  • Other Structures: None
  • Lot Features:Private: Yes
  • Lot Features:Irregular Lot: Yes
  • Lot Features:Pasture3: Yes
  • Lot Features:Secluded: Yes
  • Lot Features:Few Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features:Subdivided: Yes

Utilities

  • Security: Gated Community
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Dock, Fishing, Gated, Lake, Playground
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Nolan Elementary
  • High School: Signal Mtn
  • Middle Or Junior School: Signal Mountain Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 238273.2
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 055o A 001
  • Zoning Description: Agricultural District
  • Zoning: A-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1748.45

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Baker Homes Inc
Bought by
Renfro Michael and Renfro Theresa
Seller's Agent
Elise Baker
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elise Baker
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
39223397.89%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2024
Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Nolan Freda Mae and Ramsey William E
Bought by
Baker Homes Inc
Seller's Agent
Theresa Craig
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elise Baker
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$245,000
-27.37%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-85.18%
Original Mortgage
$487,500
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2020
Sold by
Nolan Freda Mae and Estate Of Eddie Lee Nunley
Bought by
Nolan Freda Mae

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2018
Sold by
Nunley Eddie Lee
Bought by
Roberts Gilbert M and Roberts Mary K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2013
Sold by
Blume Karolyn Vreeland
Bought by
Nunley Eddie Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2013
Sold by
Waldrop Jimmy L and Waldrop Stacey L
Bought by
Nunley Eddie Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2013
Sold by
Grant H Wayne
Bought by
Nunley Eddie Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2012
Sold by
Grant H Wayne and Campbell Donald R
Bought by
Waldrop Jimmy L and Waldrop Stacey L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,558
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2012
Sold by
Grant H Wayne and Campbell Donald R
Bought by
Roberts Gilbert M and Roberts Mary Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1996
Sold by
Henderson Philip L and Henderson Mary Ann
Bought by
Campbell Donald Ross and Campbell Patricia A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $265,000 Title Guaranty & Trust
Warranty Deed $650,000 Hon & Kopet Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $63,000 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $220,000 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $169,180 None Available
Warranty Deed $204,270 Pioneer Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $645,000 Title Guaranty & Trust Co
Warranty Deed $505,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $487,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,558 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $265,000 -3.6% --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $275,000 -57.7% --
05/03/2025 05/03/25 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Sold $650,000 -27.4% --
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2024 05/30/24 For Sale $895,000 -- --
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 $186 $8,325 $0 $0
2023 $186 $8,325 $0 $0
2022 $186 $8,325 $0 $0
2021 $192 $8,575 $0 $0
2020 $191 $6,925 $0 $0
2019 $191 $6,925 $0 $0
2018 $191 $6,925 $0 $0
2017 $225 $8,125 $0 $0
2016 $181 $0 $0 $0
2015 $181 $6,550 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1512345

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

APN: 055O-A-001