454 Highland Forest Circle, Menlo, GA 30731 (MLS# 1537841)

454 Highland Forest Circle, Menlo, GA 30731

$1,392,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,438 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 288,367 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,392,000 List Date: 7/06/2026 Last Modified: 7/13/2026

Overview

Description

Unparalleled mountain retreat in the gated community of Lookout Highlands. (4 bds/4bths) All finishes completed in 2026, this architectural masterpiece effortlessly blends modern sophistication with warm cabin elements. Sitting on 6.62 private, wooded acres, this estate offers a secluded ''forest island'' feel while boasting rare dual-street access with two private driveways for ultimate convenience. Every inch of this 3,438 square foot home showcases exceptional craftsmanship, modern day comforts, and high-end finishes designed for lavish entertaining and serene daily living. The Great Room: Anchored by a striking stone, pass-through fireplace and designer lighting, the main living area frames stunning lines of sight straight through to the mature, beautifully preserved forest backdrop. Chef's Kitchen & Butler's Pantry: A true gathering hub featuring custom cabinetry, a massive island with seating, wolf gas/electric range with a custom hood, and an in-counter microwave. Th ...

Listing Details MLS# 1537841

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
4
Above Grade Finished Area
3438
Living Area
3438
Living Area Source
Tax Records
Enhanced Accessible
No
Year Built
2023
ADU YN
No
STVR YN
No
New Construction YN
Yes
Builder's Warranty YN
No
Home Warranty YN
No
Garage YN
Yes
Attached Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Carport YN
No
Lot Size Acres
6.62
Lot Size Square Feet
288367.2
Lot Size Dimensions
480x349x368x116x461x18x17x84x141
Association YN
Yes
Association Fee
1500
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
View YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Senior Community YN
No
List Price/SqFt
404.89
Deed Book
617
Deed Page
240
Bathrooms Half
0

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Built-In Electric Range; Convection Oven; Double Oven; Freezer; Gas Cooktop; Ice Maker; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Tankless Water Heater; Vented Exhaust Fan; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Cabin; Ranch Association Amenities: Gated; Picnic Area; Pond Year Round; Stream Year Round; Other Attic Features: Floored; Storage Only; Unfinished; Walk-In Attic Basement: Crawl Space; Partially Finished; Other Community Features: Fishing; Gated; Lake; Pond; Other Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type; Shingle Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment Exterior Features: Garden; Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fireplace Features: Den; Double Sided; Family Room; Free Standing; Gas Log Flooring: Engineered Hardwood; Marble; Stone; Tile Foundation Details: Block Heating: Central Interior Features: Bar; Chandelier; Crown Molding; Double Shower; Double Vanity; Dry Bar; Granite Counters; High Speed Internet; Natural Woodwork; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Downstairs; Storage; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Levels: One and One Half Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lot Features: Garden; Landscaped; Native Plants; Secluded; Wooded Parking Features: Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gravel; Other Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Side Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt; Gravel Roof: Aluminum; Asphalt Security Features: Fire Alarm Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected; Propane; Underground Utilities Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges Window Features: Blinds; Double Pane Windows Documents: GA Disclosure

Contract Information

Start Showing Date
2026-07-06
Listing Contract Date
2026-06-29
Auction YN
No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive
No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
454
Street Name
Highland Forest
Street Suffix
Circle
County
Dade
State
GA
Postal Code
30731
Subdivision Name
Lookout Highlands

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Unparalleled mountain retreat in the gated community of Lookout Highlands. (4 bds/4bths) All finishes completed in 2026, this architectural masterpiece effortlessly blends modern sophistication with warm cabin elements. Sitting on 6.62 private, wooded acres, this estate offers a secluded ''forest island'' feel while boasting rare dual-street access with two private driveways for ultimate convenience. Every inch of this 3,438 square foot home showcases exceptional craftsmanship, modern day comforts, and high-end finishes designed for lavish entertaining and serene daily living. The Great Room: Anchored by a striking stone, pass-through fireplace and designer lighting, the main living area frames stunning lines of sight straight through to the mature, beautifully preserved forest backdrop. Chef's Kitchen & Butler's Pantry: A true gathering hub featuring custom cabinetry, a massive island with seating, wolf gas/electric range with a custom hood, and an in-counter microwave. The adjacent butler's pantry features charming half-glass doors, extensive storage, and a full fridge size freezer. The kitchen refrigerator is 100% refrigeration space. Primary Suite: A secluded wing offering a true resort-style retreat, complete with a massive luxury walk-in closet system and a spa-like en-suite bath. Flexible Accommodations: On the main wing, a second bedroom with an adjacent full bath currently serves as a grand executive office. On the opposite wing, two additional upstairs bedrooms flank a private balcony living room, offering the perfect balance of privacy and connectivity. Elite Bathrooms: All 4 full bathrooms have been meticulously designed, featuring floor-to- ceiling custom tile and premium cabinetry. Three baths feature dual shower heads, and the front-of-house bathroom includes a custom setup perfect for a luxury dog-washing station. The owners transformed the oversized, fully climate-controlled garage into an extension of the luxury home itself.
Directions
The drive takes approximately 37 minutes from St Elmo Ave in Chattanooga. Head south on St Elmo Ave toward the Georgia state line. As you cross into Georgia, the road becomes GA-193 S. Continue following GA-193 S for the majority of the trip as you head toward the Lookout Mtn area. Connect to Hwy 157 turn L heading South. From Hwy 157 S, turn right onto Highland Forest Circle to enter the subdivision. Proceed straight through gate & 1st intersection, 454 Highland Forest Circle 1st home on the R.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-07-06T07:15:49Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-07-06

More Information

Additional Association Fees

Initiation Fee Y/N
No
Maintenance Fee YN
No
Other Fees YN
No

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes
Den
Yes
Double Sided
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Free Standing
Yes
Gas Log
Yes

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure
GA
Listing Agent’s License Number
445665
Listing Office’s State of Licensure
GA
Listing Office’s License Number
66303
Co-Listing Agent's State of Licensure
GA
Co-Listing Agent's License Number
350984
Co-Listing Office State of Licensure
GA
Co-Listing Office License Number
66303

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number
046 00 007 Hf13
Elementary School
Dade County Elementary
Middle Or Junior School
Dade County Middle
High School
Dade County High
Tax Annual Amount
4682.96
Tax Legal Description
PTLL 283 11/4 LOT 13 HIGHLANDS FOREST LANDLOT: 283 LANDDIST: 11
Additional Parcels YN
No

Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven
Yes
Built-In Electric Range
Yes
Convection Oven
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes
Ice Maker
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Yes
Tankless Water Heater
Yes
Vented Exhaust Fan
Yes
Washer/Dryer
Yes

Architectural Style

Cabin
Yes
Ranch
Yes

Association Amenities

Gated
Yes
Picnic Area
Yes
Pond Year Round
Yes
Stream Year Round
Yes
Other
Yes

Attic Features

Floored
Yes
Storage Only
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walk-In Attic
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes
Other
Yes

Community Features

Fishing
Yes
Gated
Yes
Lake
Yes
Pond
Yes
Other
Yes

Construction Materials

HardiPlank Type
Yes
Shingle Siding
Yes

Exterior Features

Garden
Yes
Private Yard
Yes
Rain Gutters
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lot Features

Garden
Yes
Landscaped
Yes
Native Plants
Yes
Secluded
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Road Frontage Type

Private Road
Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road
Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt
Yes
Gravel
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes
Propane
Yes
Underground Utilities
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Waterfront Features

Lake Privileges
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Yes

Foundation Details

Block
Yes

Parking Features

Driveway
Yes
Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Gravel
Yes
Other
Yes

Security Features

Fire Alarm
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

Levels

One and One Half
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Side Porch
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes
Double Pane Windows
Yes

Flooring

Engineered Hardwood
Yes
Marble
Yes
Stone
Yes
Tile
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Interior Features

Bar
Yes
Chandelier
Yes
Crown Molding
Yes
Double Shower
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Dry Bar
Yes
Granite Counters
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Open Floorplan
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Downstairs
Yes
Storage
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Sink
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Roof

Aluminum
Yes
Asphalt
Yes

Documents

GA Disclosure
Yes
Listing Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Signature Brokers
Last Updated: July - 13 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.