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Rossville is the Georgia side of Chattanooga: a small Walker County city that runs right up to the Tennessee line on US 27, a few minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Investors come for Chattanooga's job market at North Georgia prices, under Georgia law. There's no Rossville-only data, so the numbers here are for the Chattanooga metro: typical home values about $323,000 and rent about $1,520, roughly 0.47% a month. That doesn't cash flow at median, but Rossville's older, cheaper stock is where flips and BRRRR deals happen. Georgia is landlord-friendly, with no rent control, and Chattanooga's strict STR zoning doesn't apply on this side of the line. Our three vetted partners work the Chattanooga area and North Georgia.
Value-add purchases from a partner who has been flipping and BRRRR-ing in the Chattanooga area since 2001.
Long-term rentals with a partner who managed investor-owned property for more than five years before selling it.
Older homes that need work, with a partner whose background is residential remodeling construction.
Is Rossville worth investing in? The long-term trends
People, jobs, rents and prices for the Chattanooga metro, straight from the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Zillow. Hover or tap a chart for exact values.
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 529,006 |
| 2011 | 532,956 |
| 2012 | 536,877 |
| 2013 | 540,391 |
| 2014 | 541,827 |
| 2015 | 544,285 |
| 2016 | 548,385 |
| 2017 | 551,828 |
| 2018 | 555,990 |
| 2019 | 559,248 |
| 2020 | 564,631 |
| 2021 | 568,306 |
| 2022 | 575,681 |
| 2023 | 582,536 |
| 2024 | 589,864 |
| 2025 | 594,530 |
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| Period | Value |
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| 2011 | +2,742 |
| 2012 | +2,925 |
| 2013 | +2,642 |
| 2014 | +894 |
| 2015 | +1,925 |
| 2016 | +3,527 |
| 2017 | +3,466 |
| 2018 | +3,885 |
| 2019 | +3,415 |
| 2020 | +4,747 |
| 2021 | +4,069 |
| 2022 | +7,079 |
| 2023 | +5,720 |
| 2024 | +4,648 |
| 2025 | +4,010 |
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 227,900 |
| 2011 | 232,000 |
| 2012 | 235,700 |
| 2013 | 236,700 |
| 2014 | 237,600 |
| 2015 | 244,100 |
| 2016 | 250,100 |
| 2017 | 255,800 |
| 2018 | 261,300 |
| 2019 | 265,600 |
| 2020 | 255,100 |
| 2021 | 261,300 |
| 2022 | 274,700 |
| 2023 | 288,900 |
| 2024 | 295,100 |
| 2025 | 294,400 |
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| Period | Value |
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| Dec 2015 | $867/mo |
| Dec 2016 | $886/mo |
| Dec 2017 | $937/mo |
| Dec 2018 | $994/mo |
| Dec 2019 | $1,024/mo |
| Dec 2020 | $1,110/mo |
| Dec 2021 | $1,294/mo |
| Dec 2022 | $1,372/mo |
| Dec 2023 | $1,432/mo |
| Dec 2024 | $1,440/mo |
| Dec 2025 | $1,463/mo |
| Sep 2026 | $1,509/mo |
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| Period | Value |
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| Dec 2010 | $150,845 |
| Dec 2011 | $143,597 |
| Dec 2012 | $144,369 |
| Dec 2013 | $151,368 |
| Dec 2014 | $154,457 |
| Dec 2015 | $161,506 |
| Dec 2016 | $170,742 |
| Dec 2017 | $182,212 |
| Dec 2018 | $191,218 |
| Dec 2019 | $205,646 |
| Dec 2020 | $227,401 |
| Dec 2021 | $267,666 |
| Dec 2022 | $293,686 |
| Dec 2023 | $309,955 |
| Dec 2024 | $321,384 |
| Dec 2025 | $319,786 |
| Sep 2026 | $318,922 |
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| Period | Value |
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| Dec 2015 | 15.5× |
| Dec 2016 | 16.1× |
| Dec 2017 | 16.2× |
| Dec 2018 | 16.0× |
| Dec 2019 | 16.7× |
| Dec 2020 | 17.1× |
| Dec 2021 | 17.2× |
| Dec 2022 | 17.8× |
| Dec 2023 | 18.0× |
| Dec 2024 | 18.6× |
| Dec 2025 | 18.2× |
| Sep 2026 | 17.6× |
Data retrieved October 16, 2026. Figures cover the Chattanooga metro area.
The numbers and rules that matter in Rossville
Zillow Home Value Index, Chattanooga metro, Sep 2026 (−0.3% YoY).
Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types, Sep 2026 (+2.4% YoY). Single-family 3-beds rent higher.
Typical rent ÷ typical home value. Well under the 1% rule; plan on cash flow from buying right, not from rents.
Over the past year: home values −0.3%, rents +2.4%.
Georgia landlord-tenant basics
Rossville properties follow Georgia law (O.C.G.A. Title 44, Chapter 7), not Tennessee's. Georgia is still landlord-friendly, but the Safe at Home Act (HB 404, signed in 2024) changed several rules for leases entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2024:
- Habitability: every residential lease is now deemed to include a promise that the home is fit for human habitation, and the landlord must keep it in repair.
- Security deposit: capped at two months' rent. Return it within one month after the lease ends (or the tenant surrenders the unit), with a written list of any deductions. Landlords with more than 10 units (counting a spouse's and children's) or who use a management agent must also hold deposits in an escrow account and do move-in and move-out inspections, and can owe three times any amount wrongly withheld.
- Nonpayment: give the tenant written notice and at least 3 business days to pay before you file a dispossessory in Walker County Magistrate Court. Once served, the tenant has 7 days to answer, and either side has 7 days to appeal a judgment. Lockouts and other self-help evictions are illegal.
- No rent control: O.C.G.A. 44-7-19 bars cities and counties from regulating rents. Repeal bills are filed most sessions (HB 299 in 2025–26), but none had passed at our last review.
Short-term rental rules in Rossville
Chattanooga limits non-owner-occupied STRs to certain zones, but those rules stop at the state line. We couldn't find a Rossville or Walker County STR permit as of our review; confirm with the city before you buy.
- State fee: Georgia charges a $5 per night state hotel-motel fee on stays of 30 days or less, plus state and local sales tax. Airbnb and similar platforms generally collect and remit the state fee for you.
- Local taxes and licensing: ask the city and county whether a business license or local hotel-motel tax applies to your property, and whether the platform collects it.
- Demand: guests come for Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain and the Chickamauga battlefield next door. Underwrite on what comparable Georgia-side listings actually earn.
- HOAs can ban STRs regardless of city rules.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice — rules and fees change, so confirm with the city, the statute, or your attorney before you rely on them. Sources: Zillow Research data (ZHVI, ZORI) — Chattanooga metro; Georgia HB 404 (2024), Safe at Home Act — signed bill; Georgia House Budget & Research Office — 2024 housing legislation brief; Georgia DCA — Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook; GeorgiaLegalAid.org — Security deposits; Georgia Courts — Landlord/tenant self-help; Georgia HB 299 (2025–26) — proposed repeal of O.C.G.A. 44-7-19; Georgia Department of Revenue — State hotel-motel fee; Georgia Department of Revenue — State hotel-motel fee FAQ.
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Questions investors ask about Rossville
Which areas do your Rossville agents cover?
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Our three vetted partners cover Chattanooga and the Georgia side, including Rossville, Fort Oglethorpe and Ringgold. Tell us your strategy, budget and target area and we'll match you.
Why invest in Rossville instead of Chattanooga?
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Lower prices, Georgia landlord law, and none of Chattanooga's STR zoning limits, while still being minutes from Chattanooga jobs and attractions. The tradeoff is older housing stock and a small-town market with fewer comps.
Does Rossville cash flow?
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At Chattanooga-metro medians, no: typical rent is about 0.47% of the typical home value a month. Rossville homes usually cost less than the metro median, so a well-bought rental, flip or BRRRR can work. Run each deal on street-level rent comps and real repair costs.
Can I run an Airbnb in Rossville?
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Chattanooga's STR rules don't apply in Georgia, and we couldn't find a Rossville or Walker County STR permit as of our review. You still owe Georgia's $5 per night fee and sales tax, and should confirm local licensing with the city. HOAs can ban STRs.
Is Georgia landlord-friendly?
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Mostly. There's no rent control, and evictions go through a fast magistrate-court dispossessory. Since July 2024, though, every lease includes a habitability promise, deposits are capped at two months' rent, and you must give 3 business days' written notice before filing for nonpayment.
What does it cost to get matched with a Rossville agent?
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Nothing. Agents Invest is free for investors. The agent pays us a referral fee only if you close a deal with them.
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