- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,436 sqft
- 6,098 sqft lot
- $208 per sqft
- 1940 build
- – on site
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.
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Last updated Jun 15, 2025
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MLS# 1514597 —
This home is listed in more than one place. See it here.
The Building
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Year Built:1940
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New Construction:false
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Structure Type:Free Standing Building
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Construction Materials:Other
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Levels:One and One Half
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Stories Total:None
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Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
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Basement:Partial, Unfinished
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Basement:true
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Foundation Details:Block, Brick/Mortar
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Exterior Features:None
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Window Features:Wood Frames
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Patio And Porch Features:Deck, Porch - Covered, Side Porch
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Building Area Total:1436.0
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Above Grade Finished Area:1436.0
Interior
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Interior Features:Built-in Features
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Furnished:None
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Flooring:Tile, Wood
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Fireplace:false
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Laundry Features:Main Level
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Zoning Description:None
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:1436.0
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Living Area Units:None
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Living Area Source:Owner
Location
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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 52nd St.
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Latitude:34.99162
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Longitude:-85.327177
The Property
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Parcel Number:167j J 017
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Property Condition:Fixer
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Direction Faces:None
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Possible Use:None
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Lot Features:Gentle Sloping, Irregular Lot
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Lot Size Acres:0.14
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Lot Size Area:0.14
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Lot Size Dimensions:100.54X69.93
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Lot Size SqFt:6098.4
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Lot Size Units:Acres
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Lot Size Source:None
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Additional Parcels:false
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Zoning:None
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Topography:None
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Fencing:Fenced, Partial, Wood
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View:Mountain(s)
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View:true
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Pool Private:No
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Waterfront:false
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (440) 759-0852
- Office phone:
- (423) 265-0088
Taxes
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Tax Legal Description:Lot 1 H Scholzes Addn To St Elmo Pb 4 Pg 25
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Tax Annual Amount:1796.04
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:3
Baths
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Total Baths:2.0
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Total Baths:2
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Full Baths:2
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Three Quarter Baths:None
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Quarter Baths:None
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Partial Baths:None
The Listing
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Home Warranty:false
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Central, Electric
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Heating:true
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Cooling:Electric, Window Unit(s)
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Cooling:true
Utilities
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Utilities:Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
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Water Source:Public
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Electric:None
Appliances
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Appliances:Refrigerator, Free-Standing Electric Range, Dishwasher
Schools
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Elementary School:Calvin Donaldson Elementary
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Elementary School District:None
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Middle Or Junior School:Howard Middle
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Middle Or Junior School District:None
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High School:Howard School of Academics & Tech
The Community
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Subdivision Name:Scholzes Addn
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Senior Community:false
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Community Features:Historic District, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
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Association:false
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Association Fee 2:None
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Association Fee 2 Frequency:None
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Pets Allowed:None
Parking
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Garage:true
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Garage Spaces:1.0
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Attached Garage:true
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Carport:false
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Parking Features:Garage, Off Street, On Street
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$299,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$1,601
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Taxes | $149 |
Insurance | $82 |
Utilities | $170 See report |
Total | $2,002/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
Walk Score®
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Soundscore™
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Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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6/15/25
Jun 15, 2025
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Pending | CHTMLS | $299,000 | |
6/11/25
Jun 11, 2025
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Listed / Active | CHTMLS | $299,000 |