This picture perfect 1900s bungalow located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga has it all! Location is key, and this home is right around the corner from Erlanger and steps away from UTC, and a gorgeous stroll through the Historic Fortwood neighborhood drops you into everything the Southside district has to offer. Or turn the other way and a lovely walk over the pedestrian bridge to Northshore! Come inside through the HUGE covered porch and you will find beautiful hardwoods and wonderfully updated bathrooms. The large light filled living room is complete with a fireplace surrounded by custom built-in cabinets. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry and a wonderful view of the back yard. The bathrooms have been updated, and yet retains the historic charm of the home. Plumbing and electric have been updated. Home offers rare off-street parking adds to the ease of life here(plenty of room to build a detached garage w/ apartment above) I
1029 bungalow has it all Location, Charm, and turn key ready!!!
For sale
$459,900
1029 E 5th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
3beds
1,434sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,259 Square Feet Lot
$440,500 Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Huge covered porchBeautiful hardwoodsRare off-street parkingWonderfully updated bathroomsCustom cabinetry
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Listed by:
Mark Rothschild 615-594-3325,
Benchmark Realty, LLC 615-432-2919
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1537604
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Bar, Natural Woodwork, Stone Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Cellar
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,434
- Total interior livable area: 1,434 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,434
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Dog Run, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,259 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42 x 149
- Features: Back Yard, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 146a N 019
- Special conditions: Agent Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historic District, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Fortwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chattanooga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $393,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,392
- Date on market: 6/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$440,500
$418,000 - $463,000
$2,186/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/5/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,000-6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,900+15%$321/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Listing removed | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $3,200-3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,300+13.8%$2/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Listing removed | $2,900$2/sqft |
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| 5/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,900+3.6%$2/sqft |
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| 8/13/2024 | Sold | $400,000$279/sqft |
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| 7/14/2024 | Pending sale | $400,000$279/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $400,000+15.9%$279/sqft |
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| 11/16/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/11/2022 | Price change | $2,800-6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 10/31/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,000+3.4%$2/sqft |
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| 5/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/15/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,900$2/sqft |
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| 12/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/20/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,900+20.8%$2/sqft |
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| 11/9/2021 | Sold | $345,000+52.7%$241/sqft |
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| 3/17/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/6/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 7/19/2019 | Sold | $226,000+80.8%$158/sqft |
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| 9/7/2005 | Sold | $125,000+194.1%$87/sqft |
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| 6/2/2000 | Sold | $42,500+70%$30/sqft |
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| 12/23/1996 | Sold | $25,000$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,492 +7.8% | $98,450 +59.1% |
| 2024 | $1,384 | $61,875 |
| 2023 | $1,384 | $61,875 |
| 2022 | $1,384 | $61,875 |
| 2021 | $1,384 +115.1% | $61,875 +165.8% |
| 2020 | $644 | $23,275 |
| 2019 | $644 | $23,275 |
| 2018 | $644 -50.5% | $23,275 |
| 2017 | $1,300 +29.8% | $23,275 |
| 2016 | $1,002 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,002 | $17,475 |
| 2014 | $1,002 +98% | -- |
| 2013 | $506 | $17,475 -4.5% |
| 2012 | $506 | $18,300 |
| 2011 | $506 | $18,300 |
| 2010 | $506 | $18,300 |
| 2009 | $506 | $18,300 +26.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $14,475 |
| 2007 | -- | $14,475 |
| 2006 | -- | $14,475 |
| 2005 | -- | $14,475 +27% |
| 2004 | -- | $11,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $11,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $11,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $11,400 +12.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $10,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fortwood Historic District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Tommie F. Brown International AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Orchard Knob Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10The Howard SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tommie F. Brown Academy
- Middle: Orchard Knob Middle
- High: Howard School of Academics & Tech
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