18860 River Canyon Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405 (MLS# 1532934)

18860 River Canyon Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405

$799,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,438 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 29,621 Status: Active
Current Price: $799,000 List Date: 4/23/2026 Last Modified: 10/20/2026

Overview

Description

Experience true waterfront living in the heart of the Tennessee River Gorge, with deep water access and stunning, unobstructed views across preserved natural land. This setting offers a rare combination of privacy, beauty, and long-term value. The property includes direct water access, a private boat ramp, seawall, and mature trees that create a peaceful, established landscape. The spacious lot is well-suited for lake living and comes with a permitted boat dock ready for installation. The existing cottage is a shell and will require a full renovation, providing an opportunity to design and finish the home exactly to your vision. Its open layout and large decks make it an ideal place to enjoy quiet mornings or relax at the end of the day overlooking the water. Utilities are available, and the septic system has recently been inspected. A well will need to be installed for water service. Conveniently located just a short drive from downtown, you'll have easy access to fine din …

Listing Details MLS# 1532934

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Above Grade Finished Area
2438
Living Area
2438
Living Area Source
Owner
Enhanced Accessible
No
Year Built
1986
ADU YN
No
STVR YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Builder's Warranty YN
No
Home Warranty YN
No
Garage YN
No
Carport YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.68
Lot Size Square Feet
29620.8
Lot Size Dimensions
188x164x178x159
Association YN
No
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
Yes
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
No
Senior Community YN
No
List Price/SqFt
327.73

Property Features

Appliances: Electric Range; Free-Standing Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven Architectural Style: Other Attic Features: None Basement: Finished Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type; Other Cooling: None Exterior Features: Other Fencing: None Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Tile Foundation Details: Block Heating: None Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Parking Features: Concrete; Gravel Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Fixer Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Roof: Metal Sewer: Septic Tank Special Listing Conditions: Standard Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Phone Available; Sewer Not Available View: River Water Source: None Waterfront Features: River Access; River Front; Seawall Window Features: Aluminum Frames; Wood Frames Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Great Room; Kitchen; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom Documents: TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt

Contract Information

Start Showing Date
2026-04-23
Listing Contract Date
2026-04-20
Auction YN
No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive
No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
18860
Street Name
River Canyon
Street Suffix
Road
County
Marion
State
TN
Postal Code
37405
Subdivision Name
None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Experience true waterfront living in the heart of the Tennessee River Gorge, with deep water access and stunning, unobstructed views across preserved natural land. This setting offers a rare combination of privacy, beauty, and long-term value. The property includes direct water access, a private boat ramp, seawall, and mature trees that create a peaceful, established landscape. The spacious lot is well-suited for lake living and comes with a permitted boat dock ready for installation. The existing cottage is a shell and will require a full renovation, providing an opportunity to design and finish the home exactly to your vision. Its open layout and large decks make it an ideal place to enjoy quiet mornings or relax at the end of the day overlooking the water. Utilities are available, and the septic system has recently been inspected. A well will need to be installed for water service. Conveniently located just a short drive from downtown, you'll have easy access to fine dining, shopping, superior medical care, and more–while still enjoying the peace and privacy of waterfront living. This is a rare chance to create your own waterfront retreat in one of the area's most scenic locations. Contact us to schedule your private showing.
Directions
From Downtown Chattanooga take US-27 N, exit Signal Mountain Road, Take left onto Suck Creek Road, Continue on Highway 27, take a left onto River Canyon Road.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-10-01T17:22:17Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2026-10-01T17:22:17Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-04-23

More Information

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure
TN
Listing Agent’s License Number
305329
Listing Office’s State of Licensure
TN
Listing Office’s License Number
266132

Room Types

Bathroom Level
Second
Bedroom Level
Second
Great Room Level
Basement
Kitchen Level
Basement
Primary Bathroom Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
First

Room Information

Room Name Level
Great Room First
Kitchen First
Primary Bedroom First
Primary Bathroom First
Bedroom Second
Bedroom Second
Bathroom Second
Kitchen Basement
Great Room Basement
Listing Office: Zach Taylor – Chattanooga
Last Updated: October – 20 – 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.