31 Minnekahda Place, Chattanooga, TN 37405 (MLS# 1508666)

31 Minnekahda Place, Chattanooga, TN 37405

$6,900,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 16 Baths: 14 Square Footage: 15,196 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 143,748 Status: Active

Current Price: $6,900,000 List Date: 3/07/2025 Last Modified: 3/30/2026

Overview

Description

Built in 1917 by the esteemed Patten family, this magnificent all-brick estate spans approximately 15,196 square feet and is gracefully perched atop one of Riverview's highest points. Situated on a picturesque 3.3-acre lot, the property boasts breathtaking panoramic views of downtown Chattanooga, the Tennessee River, and the surrounding mountains. Once the crown jewel of a vast family estate, the home retains its historic grandeur, with the original entry still marked by stately columns at the base of Minnekahda Place near Bright School. The tree-lined drive leads to the hilltop residence, where circular driveways in both the front and rear offer an elegant approach. Lush, mature landscaping enhances the property's timeless appeal, while a breezeway to a covered patio and a grand columned front porch provide the perfect setting to enjoy the spectacular surroundings. Inside, this architectural masterpiece reflects the opulence of its era, with soaring ceilings, intricate crown molding ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1508666

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 16
Stories: 3
Rooms Total: 40
Bathrooms Total: 14
Bathrooms Full: 14
Above Grade Finished Area: 11919
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Below Grade Finished Area: 3277
Living Area: 15196
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 1917
New Construction YN: No
Builder's Warranty YN: No
Home Warranty YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: Yes
Attached Carport YN: No
Carport Spaces: 4
Lot Size Acres: 3.3
Lot Size Square Feet: 143748
Lot Size Dimensions: 284.7X162.8
Association YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Spa YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Green Features YN: No
Sign On Property YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 454.07
Deed Book: 6927
Deed Page: 238
Bathrooms Half: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Water Heater; Free-Standing Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Attic Features: Permanent Stairs; Unfinished; Walk-In Attic Basement: Finished; Unfinished Construction Materials: Brick Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units Exterior Features: Courtyard; Private Entrance; Uncovered Courtyard Fireplace Features: Gas Log Flooring: Hardwood; Luxury Vinyl; Tile Foundation Details: Block Heating: Central; Electric; Natural Gas Interior Features: En Suite; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; High Ceilings; Pantry; Separate Dining Room; Storage Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Laundry Closet; Laundry Room; Main Level; Multiple Locations; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; Owner May Carry Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Gentle Sloping; Landscaped; Level; Many Trees; Sloped Down; Wooded Other Structures: Pergola Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Garage Faces Rear; Off Street; Paved Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio; Porch; Porch - Covered Pool Features: None Possession: Negotiable; Subject To Tenant Rights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop; Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Spa Features: None Special Listing Conditions: Investor Structure Type: Free Standing Building; House; Multi Family Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Mountain(s); Water Water Source: Public Window Features: Aluminum Frames; Wood Frames Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2025-03-07
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive: No
Occupant Type: Tenant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 31
Street Name: Minnekahda
Street Suffix: Place
County: Hamilton
State: TN
Postal Code: 37405
Subdivision Name: Minnekahda
MLS Area Major: Chattanooga

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Built in 1917 by the esteemed Patten family, this magnificent all-brick estate spans approximately 15,196 square feet and is gracefully perched atop one of Riverview's highest points. Situated on a picturesque 3.3-acre lot, the property boasts breathtaking panoramic views of downtown Chattanooga, the Tennessee River, and the surrounding mountains. Once the crown jewel of a vast family estate, the home retains its historic grandeur, with the original entry still marked by stately columns at the base of Minnekahda Place near Bright School. The tree-lined drive leads to the hilltop residence, where circular driveways in both the front and rear offer an elegant approach. Lush, mature landscaping enhances the property's timeless appeal, while a breezeway to a covered patio and a grand columned front porch provide the perfect setting to enjoy the spectacular surroundings. Inside, this architectural masterpiece reflects the opulence of its era, with soaring ceilings, intricate crown moldings, antique light fixtures, and five fireplaces that create an atmosphere of warmth and refinement. The home's expansive rooms are bathed in natural light, highlighting the exquisite hardwood and tile floors, original glass doorknobs, and charming decorative radiator cabinetry. With its multi-story design, partially finished basement, and generous living spaces, this estate offers exceptional versatility. While currently configured to accommodate multiple residences, the possibilities are endless—restore the home to its original single-family splendor, create an extraordinary private compound, or explore a luxury conversion. Additional features include a two-bay garage, a detached carport, ample storage, abundant off-street parking, ensuring both convenience and privacy. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Chattanooga's history, this grand estate is ideally located just minutes from renowned schools, parks, hospitals, the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club, and vibrant shopping nearby
Directions: North on Hixson Pike from Downtown . Right on Minnekahda Place . Home is at the very end of road .

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-04-25T18:18:51Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-04-25T18:18:51Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-03-07

More Information

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 5
Gas Log: Yes

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Agent’s License Number: 331225
Listing Office’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Office’s License Number: 259794

Room Types

Bathroom Level: First
Bedroom Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Living Room Level: Second
Office Level: First
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number: 127j A 002
Elementary School: Normal Park Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Normal Park Upper
High School: Red Bank High School
Tax Annual Amount: 35552.88
Tax Legal Description: LOT 14 MINNEKAHDA TRACT 3 PB 972 PG 386
Additional Parcels YN: No

Currently Not Used

Below Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Electric Water Heater: Yes
Free-Standing Electric Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Attic Features

Permanent Stairs: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-In Attic: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes

Exterior Features

Courtyard: Yes
Private Entrance: Yes
Uncovered Courtyard: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
Owner May Carry: Yes

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac: Yes
Gentle Sloping: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Level: Yes
Many Trees: Yes
Sloped Down: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Pergola: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes
Subject To Tenant Rights: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Investor: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

City: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes
Water: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes
Multi Units: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes

Parking Features

Circular Driveway: Yes
Garage Faces Rear: Yes
Off Street: Yes
Paved: Yes

Structure Type

Free Standing Building: Yes
House: Yes
Multi Family: Yes

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Porch - Covered: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Spa Features

None: Yes

Window Features

Aluminum Frames: Yes
Wood Frames: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Luxury Vinyl: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

En Suite: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Granite Counters: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Dining Room: Yes
Storage: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
In Basement: Yes
Laundry Closet: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Multiple Locations: Yes
Upper Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Roof

Rolled/Hot Mop: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Primary Bedroom	First	Unit 1-3
Primary Bathroom	First	Unit 1-3
Dining Room	First	Unit 1-3
Living Room	First	Unit 1-3
Bedroom	First	Unit 1-3
Bathroom	First	Unit 1-3
Office	First	Unit 1-3
Primary Bathroom	Second	Unit 4-6
Living Room	Second	Unit 4-6
Bedroom	Second	Unit 4-6
Bathroom	Second	Unit 4-6
Office	Second	Unit 4-6
Kitchen		Unit 4-6
Dining Room	Second	Unit 4-6
Primary Bedroom	Basement	Unit 7
Primary Bathroom	Basement	Unit 7
Bedroom	Basement	Unit 7
Living Room	Basement	Unit 7
Bedroom	Basement	Unit 7
Bathroom	Basement	Unit 7
Dining Room	Basement	Unit 7

Documents

Floor Plan ›

Confirmation of Agency ›

TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt ›

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty

Last Updated: March - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.