5109 Tennessee Avenue is a charming and unique 3 bed 2 bath, 1.5-story historic cottage in the heart of St. Elmo. This home offers a rare opportunity to restore and personalize a St Elmo gem of a home. The home is situated on a shaded a corner lot with ample opportunity for modernization or even expansion in square footage.
Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors along with a built-in cabinet that adds charm and history to the home. The main level features one bedroom, one full bathroom, kitchen, dining, and a laundry nook, while the original wooded staircase leads upstairs to two additional bedrooms, a full bath, along with extra storage tucked into the dormer knee walls.
The roof is just 6 months old, providing a great start for future improvements. The basement and attached 1 car garage are accessible by an interior staircase. Within the basement you will find an unfinished bonus room in this space offering the option for a future workshop, storage, or potential extra living area with the addition of an egress window.
Enjoy a covered side porch that connects to a deck leading to the rear entry door. The fully fenced side yard is ideal for pets or children to play safely in, and the yard is shaded by large mature oak trees. In addition, the property also offers 2 fruit-producing fig trees in the sunny front yard, perfect for a future garden.
A little about the neighborhood: Historic St Elmo is an eclectic and vibrant neighborhood nestled at the foot of Lookout Mountain roughly 4 miles from Downtown Chattanooga. This sweet and cozy neighborhood offers convenience and walkability with its proximity to an array of amenities: Virginia Ave bike path, grocery stores, post office, restaurants & shopping, an upgraded playground, attractions, trails (Lookout Mountain and Hawkins Ridge) and even a waterfall. Come make this charmer of a home and wonderful neighborhood your own. Local lenders preferred. Don't miss the chance to make this St. Elmo gem your own. Schedule your showing today.
Pending
$299,000
5109 Tennessee Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409
3beds
1,436sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$306,500 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fruit-producing fig treesCovered side porchFully fenced side yardMature oak treesOriginal hardwood floorsDormer knee wallsBuilt-in cabinet
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 18, 2025 at 07:14am
Listed by:
Debbie Sue Przybysz 440-759-0852,
Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC 423-265-0088,
Sarah E Brogdon 423-290-4416,
Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1514597
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Electric, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Free-Standing Electric Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Built-in Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,436
- Total interior livable area: 1,436 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,436
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch - Covered, Side Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.54 x 69.93
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 167j J 017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historic District, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Scholzes Addn
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chattanooga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $160,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,796
- Date on market: 6/11/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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