Solid 1920s home in Historic Fortwood with a proven track record as an income-producing property. Location is the headline here: just blocks from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and Erlanger Hospital, this neighborhood consistently draws tenants and holds its value.
The home offers 1,697 square feet with 3 bedrooms, a comfortable living area, and a front sunroom that adds flexible space. There's tons of potential here for a buyer ready to make it their own or looking for a great rental home. The master bedroom is spacious with a walk-in closet and private bath, and the laundry room is roomy with backyard access.
In a neighborhood where off-street parking is hard to come by, this property delivers -- with dedicated parking and actual yard space, it stands out from most of the options nearby.
The fundamentals are solid. Whether you're looking for a primary residence with room to grow or an investment property in a high-demand location, this one is worth a look.
For sale
$299,000
1033 E 5th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
3beds
1,609sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,597 Square Feet Lot
$290,400 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walk-in closetPrivate bathDedicated parkingActual yard space
- 106 days |
- 623 |
- 52 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sam McCahill 865-567-9691,
Black Creek Living 423-822-2582
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1534475
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Tub/shower Combo, En Suite, Separate Dining Room, Connected Shared Bathroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
- Basement: Unfinished,Cellar
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,609
- Total interior livable area: 1,609 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,609
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 5,597 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42 x 133.25
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Gentle Sloping, Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 146a N 017
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historic District, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Hope & Chandler
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chattanooga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $432,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,721
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$290,400
Estimated sales range
$276,000 - $305,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,948/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+237.9%$186/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Listing removed | $2,100$1/sqft |
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| 11/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,100+40%$1/sqft |
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| 9/30/2020 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 8/5/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 9/12/2019 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 9/11/2019 | Price change | $1,500-6.2%$1/sqft |
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| 8/10/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,599$1/sqft |
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| 10/4/2016 | Sold | $88,500+4.4%$55/sqft |
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| 8/6/2007 | Sold | $84,800+398.8%$53/sqft |
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| 5/11/1998 | Sold | $17,000$11/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,637 +104.9% | $108,000 +202.5% |
| 2024 | $799 -37.5% | $35,700 -37.5% |
| 2023 | $1,278 | $57,120 |
| 2022 | $1,278 | $57,120 |
| 2021 | $1,278 +15% | $57,120 +42.1% |
| 2020 | $1,112 | $40,200 |
| 2019 | $1,112 | $40,200 |
| 2018 | $1,112 -48.4% | $40,200 |
| 2017 | $2,153 +18.6% | $40,200 |
| 2016 | $1,816 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,816 | $33,520 |
| 2014 | $1,816 +95.7% | -- |
| 2013 | $928 | $33,520 -0.1% |
| 2012 | $928 | $33,560 |
| 2011 | $928 | $33,560 |
| 2010 | $928 | $33,560 |
| 2009 | $928 | $33,560 +53.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $21,880 |
| 2007 | -- | $21,880 |
| 2006 | -- | $21,880 |
| 2005 | -- | $21,880 +63.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $13,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $13,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $13,400 +2.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $13,120 +8.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $12,120 |
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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: Brown Academy
- Middle: Chattooga Middle
- High: Howard School of Academics & Tech
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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