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Address

5109 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 595,000

Property Attributes

MLS#1541167
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyHamilton
CityChattanooga
AreaChattanooga
NeighborhoodNone
Zip37409
StyleSingle Family Residence
Year Built1940
Taxes$ 1953
Price$ 595,000
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms3
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage1440
Lot Size0.16 Acres

Data Source:

Greater Chattanooga MLS (GCAR)

Property Description

In the heart of St. Elmo's historic district, one of Chattanooga's most iconic and sought-after neighborhoods, 5109 Tennessee Avenue offers a rare blend of preserved character, elevated craftsmanship, and an unmatched location at the base of Lookout Mountain. This is not just a home in St. Elmo; this is St. Elmo living at its best. Thoughtfully restored by Hope of Restoration, recently recognized as the 2025 winner of Preserve Chattanooga's Residential Preservation Award for its Alabama Avenue project, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence reflects a level of care and quality that is increasingly rare in historic renovation. Original oak and pine hardwoods have been meticulously restored throughout, with new hardwoods added where needed, preserving the home's authentic warmth and texture. Behind the walls, everything has been brought forward, a new roof, all-new electrical, plumbing and HVAC...delivering the confidence of modern systems within a historic shell. The custom kitchen features premium Café appliances, soft-close cabinetry and a Dutch-style door that blends charm with everyday function. Three fully renovated bathrooms, including tile showers and a main-level bath, provide exceptional livability for a home of this era and scale. Storage is a true standout in St. Elmo: generous closets throughout the home plus a large unfinished basement/garage offering workshop potential, studio space, gear storage and more. Set on a prominent corner lot, the exterior offers a strong sense of presence with exterior siding fully restored, refreshed, and painted to historic district specifications, a freshly painted fence, mature fig trees, a large covered front porch with attached deck, and ample off-street parking. The lot also presents potential for a future ADU, subject to zoning and approvals...adding rare long-term flexibility in this historic setting. From this address, you are truly in the center of it all. St. Elmo's beloved dining, coffee shops, trails, and local community music venue, The Woodshop, are all just minutes away. Lookout Mountain rises immediately beyond the neighborhood, while downtown Chattanooga, the Southside district, and the transformative South Broad redevelopment corridor are all within easy reach. This is the community everyone wants to be in...historic, walkable, vibrant, and deeply connected to both nature and city life. Historic charm, award-winning restoration quality, and one of Chattanooga's most desirable locations converge at 5109 Tennessee Avenue.

Price History
8/20/2026	Listed $625,000
9/3/2026	5$599,999
9/25/2026	Listed $595,000

General Features

Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Central,Electric
Cooling	Central Air,Electric
Utilities	Electricity Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Possession	Close Of Escrow
Roof	Shingle
Appliances	Refrigerator,Microwave,Free-Standing Electric Range,Dishwasher
Garage Spaces	1
Patio/Porch Features	Deck,Porch - Covered,Side Porch
Construction Materials	Wood Siding
Year Built	1940
View	Mountain(s)
Stories Count	2
Levels	Two
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Community Features	Historic District,Park,Playground,Sidewalks,Street Lights
County	Hamilton
New Construction	false
Property Type	Residential
HOA	false
Attached Garage	true
Subdivision Name	None
Garage Y/N	true
Total Rooms	9
Full Baths	3
Status	Active
Directions	From downtown, take S. Broad to Tennessee Ave; turn left at the fork to stay on Tennessee Ave; turn right on W. 52nd St. to park behind the house. The house is at the corner of Tennessee Ave. and W 52
High School	Howard School of Academics & Tech
City	Chattanooga
Senior Community Y/N	false
MLS Area	Chattanooga
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	7030.76
Carport Y/N	false
Listing Terms	Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Elementary School	Calvin Donaldson Elementary
Land Lease Y/N	No
Tax Annual Amount	1953.71
Home Warranty Y/N	false
Middle/Junior High School	East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
Lease Renewal Y/N	No
MLS Area Minor	Chattanooga
Additional Parcels Y/N	false
Lease Considered Y/N	No
Rent Control Y/N	No
Structure Type	House
Standard Status	Active
MobileHomeRemainsYN	No
Legal Description	LOT 1 H SCHOLZES ADDN TO ST ELMO PB 4 PG 25
Sewer_co_Public_sp_Sewer	true
Heating_co_Central	true
Year Built Effective	1940

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Built-in Features,Double Vanity,High Ceilings,Split Bedrooms,Storage,Tub/shower Combo
Basement	Partial,Unfinished
Flooring	Hardwood
Basement (Y/N)	true
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	true
Window Features	Wood Frames
Fireplace Y/N	false
Above Grade Finished Area	1440
Laundry Features	Laundry Closet,Main Level
Total Bedrooms	3
LivingAreaSource	Owner
Total Baths	3

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	Rain Gutters,None
Fencing	Fenced,Front Yard,Wood
Parking Features	Garage,Off Street,On Street
Lot Features	Corner Lot,Gentle Sloping
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	0.16
Foundation Details	Block,Brick/Mortar
Spa	No
Building Area Total	1440
Lot Dimensions	100.54X69.93
Lot Size Acres	0.16
Road Surface Type	Paved
Waterfront Y/N	false
Road Frontage Type	City Street
Other Equipment	Dehumidifier
Crops Included Y/N	No
Horse Y/N	No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N	No