Last Sold Price
3 beds1,113 sqft$126/sqft
853 Dempsey Rd, Whitwell, TN 37397

Description

Gorgeous 8 acre property in private, quiet setting in the Sequatchie Valley and yet only 25 minutes from Chattanooga. Includes a newer 3 bedroom brick ranch style and the original 965+ sq ft home built in early 1940's. Everything here is in immaculate condition and tastefully updated. Located at the end of Dempsey Rd and surrounded by other nicely maintained and well kept homes. Pride of ownership abounds. The original smaller home would be an ideal mother-in-law set-up or rental situation. The acreage...Gorgeous 8 acre property in private, quiet setting in the Sequatchie Valley and yet only 25 minutes from Chattanooga. Includes a newer 3 bedroom brick ranch style and the original 965+ sq ft home built in early 1940's. Everything here is in immaculate condition and tastefully updated. Located at the end of Dempsey Rd and surrounded by other nicely maintained and well kept homes. Pride of ownership abounds. The original smaller home would be an ideal mother-in-law set-up or rental situation. The acreage is mostly cleared and would make excellent pasture, perfect for the horse person's dream.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/21/2011 11:00 PM

  1. Listed by Marv Martin • Crye-Leike, REALTORS

Property Details for 853 Dempsey Road

Status
MLS #
1168823
Days on Market
81
Taxes
$551 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Residential
Year Built
1942
Lot Size
8.00 AC / 348,480 SF

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$232,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

96.0%

Whitwell, TN

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Garage
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit

Location

Listing Courtesy of Crye-Leike, REALTORS, Marv Martin (423.331.3161)

Sold By Century 21 Cumberland Realty, James Holtcamp (423.667.1049)

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Building Information for 853 Dempsey Road

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size8.00 AC / 348,480 SF

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Property Information for 853 Dempsey Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Whitwell
  • County Or Parish: Marion
  • Directions: From Chattanooga take Suck Creek Rd. across Mountain to Powell Crossroads traffic signal. Right (North) on Hwy 283 (Alvin York Hwy) 2.1 miles to right on Dempsey Rd for .7 miles at cul-de-sac.
  • Postal Code: 37397
  • State Or Province: TN
  • Subdivision Name: None
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Book Number: 4N
  • Tax Legal Description: District 03 Tract/Block 501.00/4
  • Parcel Number: 032 010.00
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $551
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $29,800
  • Location Tax Legal Info : Deed Page: 317
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Whitwell Middle
  • High School: Whitfield High
  • Elementary School: Whitwell Elementary
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Gradual Sloping, Wooded, Scenic View, Mountain View
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 8AC
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 348480.0
  • Building Area Total: 1113.0
  • Property Details : SqFt - Level 1: 1113.0
  • Property Details : SqFt - Source2: Appraiser
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type Label: Single Family
  • Documents Available: Other
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Description : Site Built: Yes
Utilities
  • WaterSewer : Public Water: Yes
  • WaterSewer : Septic Tank: Yes
  • Water Source: Septic Tank, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Window Features: Storm
  • Community Features: None
  • Parking Features: Main Level, Attached, 2 Car Garage
  • Exterior Features: Out Building, Guest House
  • Roofing : Shingle: Yes
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Water Heater - Electric, Washer, Electric Range - Free Standing
  • Room Type: Bedroom, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.2
  • Heating: Yes
  • Other Equipment: Garage Door Opener
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Fireplace : None: Yes
  • Description : 1 Level: Yes
  • Cooling : Central: Yes
  • Bed/Bath : Master on Main Level: Yes
  • Dining : Combined w/Kitchen: Yes
  • Floors : Hardwood Floors: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Mobile Home
Mobile & Manufactured Home
  • Office/Member Info : Builders Warranty: No

Property History for 853 Dempsey Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2011

Price Change

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1168823

$149,900
Dec 22, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #320736608

$140,000
Dec 21, 2011

Closed

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1168823

$140,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2011

Price Change

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1168823

$149,900
12/22/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #320736608

$140,000
12/21/2011

Closed

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1168823

$140,000

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

Public Records for 853 Dempsey Road

Taxable ValueLand$11,525Additions$33,750Total$45,275
Tax Record2025$797 ($66 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,134 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,134 SqFtStories1Lot Size348,480 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1991CountyMARIONAPN032 01000

Schools near 853 Dempsey Road

This home is within Marion County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Jasper Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Whitwell Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

South Pittsburg Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Monteagle Elementary 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 853 Dempsey Road, Whitwell, TN 37397
$140,000
3
1,113
348,480
$11,000
65,340
$11,000
1,960
65,340
$41,000
732
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$20,000
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