12165 Highway 157

Closed 11/19/25
Closed 11/19/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$900,000
3 beds2,965 sqft

12165 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA 30738

Single FamilyProperty Type
29.06 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$304/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Nestled on Lookout Mountain, this breathtaking bluff home offers approximately 30 acres of versatile land, rich with wildlife and investment potential. Located just two miles from the prestigious and fast-growing McLemore Resort, this property combines seclusion with luxury. The half-mile driveway leads to a home where modern amenities meet natural beauty. Enter into an open space that flows into an updated kitchen with elegant cabinets, a double oven, and granite countertops. The living room features...Nestled on Lookout Mountain, this breathtaking bluff home offers approximately 30 acres of versatile land, rich with wildlife and investment potential. Located just two miles from the prestigious and fast-growing McLemore Resort, this property combines seclusion with luxury. The half-mile driveway leads to a home where modern amenities meet natural beauty. Enter into an open space that flows into an updated kitchen with elegant cabinets, a double oven, and granite countertops. The living room features cathedral ceilings, expansive windows with stunning bluff views, and a cozy gas fireplace. The main level includes a master suite with a custom bathroom, while the upstairs has another master suite with a garden tub. The finished basement offers a fully-equipped mother-in-law suite, including a kitchenette and a one-car garage. Outdoor living is a highlight with an in-ground pool overlooking the bluff, and a newly built pavilion with stamped concrete, a fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen, perfect for entertaining. The property also features a detached apartment, half of which is converted into a 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, ideal for guests, with the remaining space for storage. A Guardian generator powered by propane ensures major systems remain operational during emergencies. This unique property blends luxury, nature, and endless possibilities. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or a wise investment, this stunning bluff home on Lookout Mountain is ready to welcome you.
  • Listed by: Wesley Bethune • BHHS Southern Routes Realty
Listing closed: 11/19/2025 04:01 PM • Source: Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1392518
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Property Information for 12165 Highway 157

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,714 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Walker County
  • Waterfront: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1995
  • Lot Size: 29.06 AC / 1,265,853 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • City: Rising Fawn
  • County Or Parish: Walker
  • Directions: From Chattanooga, go through St Elmo on hwy 193 to hwy 136. Go right on 136 up the mountain and left on Hwy 157. Sign will be on the left.
  • Latitude: 34.768856
  • Longitude: -85.435092
  • Postal Code: 30738
  • State Or Province: GA
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Topography: Wooded,Other
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Book Number: 1919
  • Tax Legal Description: PTLL 190, 207 11/4 LANDLOT: 190 LANDDIST: 11
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Parcel Number: 0231 013e
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,714
  • Location Tax Legal Info : Deed Page: 396
  • Property Details : HOA Fee2: 0
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chattanooga Valley Middle
  • High School: Ridgeland High School
  • Elementary School: Fairyland Elementary School
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Brow Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 29.06 Acres +/-
  • Lot Size Acres: 29.06
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1265853.6
  • Building Area Total: 2965.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2965.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Details : SqFt - Basement: 818.0
  • Property Details : SqFt - Level 1: 1447.0
  • Property Details : SqFt - Level 2: 700.0
  • Property Details : SqFt - Level 3: 0.0
  • Property Details : SqFt - Source2: Realtor Measured
Property and Assessments
  • Location Tax Legal Info : Multi-Use: No
  • Property Details : 55 Community: No
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Property Attached: No
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • New Construction: No
  • Documents Available: Seller's Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Utilities
  • WaterSewer : Public Water: Yes
  • WaterSewer : Septic Tank: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Underground Utilities

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Senior Community: No
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Other
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Other
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows
  • Community Features: None
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Roofing : Asphalt: Yes
  • Roofing : Shingle: Yes
  • Roofing : Tile: Yes
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Electric: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Water Heater, Double Oven, Dishwasher
  • Property Details : # Fireplace: 1.0
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Basement: Finished
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Multi Units
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Wood Stove
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Shower, En Suite, Granite Counters, Primary Downstairs, Separate Dining Room, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Stories: 3
  • Fireplace : Gas Logs: Yes
  • Fireplace : In Living Room: Yes
  • Fireplace : Outside: Yes
  • Green Features : Central Air: Yes
  • Green Features : Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Description : 3 Level: Yes
  • Foundation : Block: Yes
  • Foundation : Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Foundation : Poured: Yes
  • Cooling : 2 or More Units: Yes
  • Cooling : Central: Yes
  • Bed/Bath : Double Shower: Yes
  • Bed/Bath : En Suite: Yes
  • Bed/Bath : Garden Tub: Yes
  • Bed/Bath : Master on Main Level: Yes
  • Bed/Bath : Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Dining : Separate Dining Room: Yes
  • Floors : Hardwood Floors: Yes
  • Floors : Tile: Yes

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Description: Finished
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First

Mobile Home

Mobile & Manufactured Home
  • Office/Member Info : Builders Warranty: No

Multi Family

Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Features : Living Room: Yes

Property History for 12165 Highway 157

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1392518

—
Sep 20, 2024

Sold

REALTRACS #2711004

$900,000—
Sep 20, 2024

Sold

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1392518

$900,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1392518

—
09/20/2024

Sold

REALTRACS #2711004

$900,000
09/20/2024

Sold

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1392518

$900,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

12165 Highway 157

Beds

3

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

3,186 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,286 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

900 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

624 SqFt

Schools near 12165 Highway 157

This home is within Walker County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fairyland Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Chattanooga Valley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ridgeland High School
Public - 9 to 12
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Fairyland Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Chattanooga Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridgeland High School
Public9 to 12

Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of BHHS Southern Routes Realty, Wesley Bethune

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