Welcome to The Retreat on Lookout—a rare opportunity spanning 47+ private acres with three waterfalls, a custom-built log home, and a landscape that feels untouched by time. Just 35 miles to Chattanooga and 80 miles to Atlanta, your escape is closer than you think. A private drive winds past moss-covered boulders and towering pines, guiding you to a 2005, handcrafted log home set just steps from a dam and bridge over a rocky mountain stream. When you arrive, a massive deck welcomes you with an 8' x 16' swim spa overlooking the gorge, with mountain and ridge views stretching all the way to Nashville. Inside, polished wood floors lead to a breathtaking 30-foot master suite beneath skylights on the upper level—large enough to comfortably sleep six. The main level includes another queen bedroom with private bath, laundry closet, and serene views of the gorge. A stone fireplace built from rock taken directly from the property by a local craftsman adds rustic warmth, while a restored 1920s range brings history and character to the heart of the home. Considering DEVELOPMENT? Water lines are already installed from the street, and the property offers potential homesites overlooking the Gorge. Or keep it as a private sanctuary—ideal for Airbnb income, a hunting preserve, event venue, or family retreat. There's no way to fully capture the peace and solitude that settles over you as you arrive... you simply need to experience it. Call Maggie to schedule your private tour. The Retreat is waiting for you. For additional photos, check out ''https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1000480170799806685''.
RETREAT: A secluded place in which one can rest and relax.
For sale
$895,000
1401 Dale Trl, Menlo, GA 30731
2beds
1,260sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
47.46 Acres Lot
$848,300 Zestimate®
$710/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom-built log homeThree waterfallsMassive deckPolished wood floorsLaundry closet
- 8 days |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 02, 2025 at 08:19pm
Listed by:
Maggie P Armstrong 423-400-0062,
Keller Williams Realty,
Carol Craig 423-718-7653,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1524745
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Refrigerator, Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Range, Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, En Suite, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Separate Shower, Sitting Area, Tub/shower Combo, Whirlpool Tub
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Wood Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,260
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Porch - Covered
- Exterior features: Gas Grill
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Other
Lot
- Size: 47.46 Acres
- Features: Level, Rural, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 028 00 039 15
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Menlo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $710/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $341,250
- Annual tax amount: $2,968
- Date on market: 12/3/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Owner May Carry
Estimated market value
$848,300
$806,000 - $891,000
$1,656/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000+38.8%$710/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1524745 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/2/2021 | Pending sale | $645,000+12.2%$512/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 12/30/2020 | Sold | $575,000-10.9%$456/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1310878 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2020 | Contingent | $645,000$512/sqft |
Source: | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,969 +5.3% | $136,500 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $2,820 +6.6% | $128,180 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $2,646 +16.9% | $119,180 +17.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,109/mo
Principal & interest
$4334
Property taxes
$462
Home insurance
$313
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30731
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Dade Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 10.7 mi
- 6/10Dade Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.6 mi
- 4/10Dade County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dade County Elementary
- Middle: Dade County Middle
- High: Dade County High
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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