About 8385 Varnell Lane
RARE opportunity to create a truly custom home situated on 10+/- surveyed ACREAGE in the desirable OOLTEWAH area. This unique property offers PRIVACY, SPACE and natural beauty. The existing 2340 sq. Ft home, has been GUTTED and is ready for it's new owner to bring their own vision to life. Electricity and plumbing are in place for a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath configuration on a septic system, and a NEW HVAC UNIT has already been installed and is ready for ductwork. Significant improvements have already been made to both the home and land, including extensive TREE REMOVAL and LOT CLEARING, perimeter FENCING, a completed BOUNDARY SURVEY with corners marked, a 10' x 16' TREX deck, landscaping with PRIVACY trees and wildflowers, and an improved CHIP-AND-TAR road surface leading to the property. The property also offers a concrete RV PAD with WATER and ELECTRIC HOOKUP and a shed with attached CHICKEN COOP and NEW metal roof. A truly SPECIAL feature on this property is the SPRING-FED POND with duck house, creating a peaceful setting and adding even more character to this already distinctive property. LOCATION is top-notch and conveniently close to all the amenities that the Ooltewah area offers, including Cambridge Square, the popular walkable town-center style development offering restaurants, shops and gathering spaces. Shopping at nearby PUBLIX and ALDI, and dining at locally owned favorites with everyday access to HAMILTON PLACE MALL and Downtown CHATTANOOGA. Outdoor RECREATION areas are within minutes away with CHICKAMAUGA LAKE, public lake access for boating, paddling and other recreational activities. Multiple GREENWAYS and NATURE Parks nearby to enjoy hiking and biking as well as easy access to I-75 and the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. Ample opportunities for a CUSTOM home, PRIVATE acreage retreat or a renovation project designed completely around your own style with IMPROVEMENTS in place ready for your vision in this difficult to find combination of LAND, WATER, PRIVACY, LOCATION and seller made improvements. This property does also offer access to a sewer line easement, contact LA for more details. Book your property tour today to take in all of the endless possibilities.
Features of 8385 Varnell Lane
| MLS® # | 1542874 |
|---|---|
| Price | $749,900 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 2,340 |
| Acres | 9.79 |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Ranch |
| Status | Pending |
Community Information
| Address | 8385 Varnell Lane |
|---|---|
| Area | County |
| Subdivision | None |
| City | Ooltewah |
| County | Hamilton |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 37363 |
Amenities
| Amenities | Lake, Other |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Water Connected, See Remarks |
| Parking | Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Gravel, Kitchen Level, Off Street, RV Access/Parking |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Is Waterfront | Yes |
| Has Pool | No |
| Pool | None |
Interior
| Interior Features | Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), En Suite, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs |
|---|---|
| Appliances | None |
| Heating | Other, See Remarks |
| Cooling | See Remarks |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Family Room, Wood Burning Stove |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Crawl Space, Unfinished |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees, Meadow, Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Wooded |
| Windows | Aluminum Frames |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Brick, Other |
| Foundation | Block, Permanent |
School Information
| Elementary | Ooltewah Elementary |
|---|---|
| Middle | Hunter Middle |
| High | Ooltewah |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 16th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 3 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |