Birchwood, Tennessee sits where the Hiwassee River meets the Tennessee River, a rural crossroads carrying some of the region’s most significant history. Nearby Blythe Ferry served as one of the primary crossing points during the Trail of Tears, when nine Cherokee detachments — roughly 10,000 people — crossed the Tennessee River here between September and November 1838; the Cherokee Removal Memorial Park now stands as a place of remembrance for that history. Today, the same valley draws visitors each winter for an entirely different reason: thousands of sandhill cranes gather at the nearby Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, one of the largest wintering populations in the eastern United States. On 17.88 acres in this same historically layered landscape, a four-bedroom brick home at 328 Burdette Chapel Ln is now listed at $325,000.
A Solid Brick Home with Warm Wood Detail
Built in 2000, this 3,420-square-foot brick home keeps three bedrooms on the main level, with the primary bedroom upstairs. The listing highlights pine flooring and warm pine wood paneling throughout, giving the interior genuine warmth against its solid brick exterior. A fireplace anchors the living room, and a balcony extends the upper level outward. Central air conditioning covers summer comfort; buyers should confirm the home’s heating system directly with the listing agent, as it isn’t specified in the current listing.
Nearly 18 Acres in a Historic River Valley
At 17.88 acres, the property offers genuine room to spread out in a part of Hamilton County still defined by its rivers and open floodplain. The land’s dimensions (150 x 200 within the larger parcel) suggest a mix of open and usable space around the home itself.
The Practical Details
Water comes from a private well, and the property runs on a septic tank; the listing notes public sewer is not available at this location, consistent with the area’s rural character. Electricity is available on-site. Annual property taxes run $1,218, and the property is available through cash or conventional financing.
The Numbers
| Price | $325,000 ($95/sq ft) |
| Location | 328 Burdette Chapel Ln, Birchwood, TN 37308 |
| Home Size | 3,420 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 4 / 2 full |
| Lot Size | 17.88 acres |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Water / Sewer | Private well / septic tank |
| Cooling | Central air |
| Construction | Brick with pine interior detailing |
| Financing | Cash, Conventional |
| Annual Taxes | $1,218 |
Why Birchwood
Birchwood remains an unincorporated community straddling the Hamilton and Meigs county line, about 25 minutes northeast of downtown Chattanooga, where the valley opens into wide floodplains that have drawn people for thousands of years. Beyond its history, the area today is known for the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge’s winter crane viewing and Howe Farms, a popular local wedding venue. For a buyer looking for genuine acreage with a solidly built brick home, in a region carrying real historical weight alongside modern outdoor recreation, Birchwood offers both space and depth close to a growing metro area.
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