$529,543Average Value$230Average Price per Sq Ft55Homes For Sale
Suburban life with a scenic, Tennessee mountain backdrop
In Bakewell-Sale Creek, it’s all about the scenery. Chickamauga Lake is to the east, and Flat Top Mountain is to the west, giving this suburban-rural neighborhood a natural backdrop covered in trees that turn vibrant colors in the fall. But things aren’t so remote, as U.S. Route 27 runs through the middle of the neighborhood, offering a way to reach commercial destinations. It all adds up to a well-developed setting that’s suburban, but it has enough of a rural edge to appease nature lovers. “Chickamauga Lake is considered one of the best bass fishing lakes in the country,” says Realtor Gloria Page, who's been working in the area for over a decade and is currently with Keller Williams and Zach Taylor Real Estate. Along with outdoor recreation, locals enjoy larger homes and lots than the southern neighborhoods closer to downtown Chattanooga.
Developments centered on modern traditional homes
Fingers of Chickamauga Lake extend into Bakewell-Sale Creek, making it possible to have both waterfront property and mountain views at the same time. To the south, homes with sprawling yards and large driveways sit on winding roads. U.S. 27 to the north leads to a scenic, more rural landscape where homes dot narrow country roads under a canopy of trees. Most homes throughout the neighborhood were built on at least a half-acre. Ranch-style homes, colonials and modern traditional homes with Craftsman stylings are prevalent, with the occasional log cabin in the northern portion. Two-bedroom homes range from $200,000 to $500,000, while houses with four bedrooms or more for $400,000 to $800,000. Though some properties date back to the 1960s, the majority were built after 2000.
Ranch-style homes neatly line the streets of Sale Creek.
Stunning architecturally detailed Craftsman style homes nestled in the Sale Creek.
Residents of Sale Creek enjoy large homes surrounded by farmland.
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Set sail at Riverside Marina
Possum Creek RV Park provides an outdoor escape for hiking, fishing and swimming. Big Possum Creek Trailhead of the Cumberland Trail is a popular hiking spot that leads to a waterfall. Riverside Marina (formerly Sale Creek Marina) offers boating at Chickamauga Lake. Hiking enthusiasts can also trek along the Lower Leggett Trailhead, a paved loop trail that goes past swimming holes.
Go camping at Possum Creek RV Park & Campground.
Riveriside Marina also has a public boat launch.
Houseboat docked in Riverside Marina in Sale Creek.
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Nearby small towns and amenities
Page points out that Bakewell-Sale Creek residents dine out in Dayton or downtown Chattanooga. For groceries, there’s a Food City in Soddy-Daisy, a neighboring community that borders Bakewell-Sale Creek to the south. Residents can also drive about 20 miles west to downtown Dunlap for both dining and shopping destinations. “The most popular Mexican restaurant is El Metate,” Page says. El Metate offers an extensive menu focusing on traditional dishes with a bit of a modern twist. Closer to home, Steve’s Landing Waterfront Grill stands at the border of Soddy-Daisy and Bakewell-Sale Creek and at the edge of Soddy Lake. Steve’s Landing serves seafood from a cabin with a tree-shaded patio perched along the waterfront. For some one of a kind items, the Small Town Antique Mall on Dayton Pike is ideal for discovering home décor from yesteryear. Open since 1997, Small Town is one of the few commercial spots within the neighborhood. “We chose this spot because we have a lot of travelers that go up and down 27,” says Sue Clark, manager of Small Town Antique Mall. “We also get a lot of locals that know we're here and know the quality that we carry.”
Enjoy Games, Coffee, Gaming, Lotus Energy, and more at the Game Shack Cafe in nearby Dunlap.
Panther Mart is a great place to pick up last minutes items in Sale Creek.
Find hidden gems inside the Small Town Antique Mall in Sale Creek.
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The Hamilton County School District
The Hamilton County School District serves Bakewell-Sale Creek. Students can begin their education at North Hamilton County Elementary, which scored a B-plus on Niche. They can continue at Sale Creek Middle/High, a merged school with a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a B-plus on Niche. School athletics teams are popular and successful, with the softball and volleyball teams frequently contending for state titles. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is about 25 miles south.
North Hamilton Elementary School offer a variety of programs that challenge children.
Sale Creek Middle/High School offer a variety of programs that challenge children.
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A fair at Old McDonald's Farm
Every November, the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair is held on Old McDonald’s Farm in Sale Creek. Live music is the main attraction, but attendees can also enjoy a chili cook-off, rodeo, lumberjack show and pie-eating contest. Fireworks and carnival rides round out the experience.
Convenient access to U.S. Route 27
U.S. 27 is a key thoroughfare that bisects Bakewell-Sale Creek, providing a route to downtown Chattanooga about 25 miles south. Just south of the neighborhood, U.S. 27 intersects with State Route 111, which leads to Dunlap. The neighborhood has no bus line, so owning a car is essential. The newer developments containing modern traditional homes are walkable, and so is nearby downtown Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is about 25 miles south.
Crime
Bakewell Sale Creek's overall CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Lakesite Playground
Scramble Alley Park
Big Soddy Creek Gulf
Lower Leggett Road Trail Head
Visitors Park
Transit
Airport
Lovell Field
47 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bakewell-Sale Creek
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bakewell-Sale Creek, Sale Creek sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bakewell-Sale Creek, Sale Creek over the last 12 months is $539,850, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,276
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,292
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,294
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.7%
College Graduates
22.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.4%
% Population in Labor Force
53.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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