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    • $314,900

    125 Melrose Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421

    4beds
    1,793sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1941
    0.29 Acres Lot
    $309,400 Zestimate®
    $176/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Generous sun-drenched lotNice-sized yardOriginal hardwood floors
    Some homes are built. Others are crafted -- and 125 Melrose Drive is the latter. Settled on a generous, sun-drenched lot in one of Chattanooga's most convenient corridors, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home wraps you in the kind of character that simply can't be replicated in new construction. Step inside and original hardwood floors greet you at the door -- warm, timeless, and full of the story this home has been telling for decades. Natural light pours through the windows, and the layout flows comfortably from room to room, giving you the breathing room first-time buyers dream about without the price tag that usually comes with it. An enclosed sunroom that brings the outdoors in year-round -- picture morning coffee with a book, a home office bathed in afternoon light, or a weekend gathering spot unlike anything your friends have. Outside, a nice-sized yard gives you the space to garden, play, entertain, or simply rest. With four bedrooms, you have the flexibility to grow into this home on your own terms -- a guest room today, a nursery tomorrow, a home office the day after that. Ideally located near shopping, dining, and major corridors, everything Chattanooga has to offer is right at your fingertips. Homes with this much soul at this price point don't linger. Schedule your private showing today.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jeremiah Reynolds 423-347-1321,

    Horizon Sotheby's International Realty 423-756-9999,

    Kaigen Mulkey 423-310-1199,

    Horizon Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1537559

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom
      • Level: First
      Bathroom
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Central, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Crown Molding, Primary Downstairs, Tub/shower Combo
      • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
      • Windows: Other
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Family Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,793
      • Total interior livable area: 1,793 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,793

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Driveway, Paved
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage
      • Spa features: None
      • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 0.29 Acres
      • Dimensions: 71 x 171
      • Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Level
      Details
      • Additional structures: Garage(s), Storage
      • Parcel number: 158h H 002
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Other
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Other
      • Foundation: Other
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Updated/Remodeled
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1941

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Chattanooga

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $176/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $324,600
      • Annual tax amount: $2,796
      • Date on market: 6/26/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $309,400

        $294,000 - $325,000

        $2,340/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/26/2026Listed for sale$314,900+70.2%$176/sqft
        Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1537559 Report a problem
        3/18/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        3/9/2023Listed for rent$1,750+6.1%$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        12/16/2020Listing removed$1,650$1/sqft
        Source: Rock Point Real Estate Report a problem
        12/8/2020Sold$185,000+42.3%$103/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/5/2020Listed for rent$1,650$1/sqft
        Source: Rock Point Real Estate Report a problem
        8/5/2020Sold$130,000-7.1%$73/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/19/2013Listing removed$139,900$78/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #1189176 Report a problem
        3/26/2013Price change$139,900-2.8%$78/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #1189176 Report a problem
        1/24/2013Listed for sale$144,000-0.7%$80/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #1189176 Report a problem
        11/29/2011Listing removed$144,999$81/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #1169102 Report a problem
        9/29/2011Listed for sale$144,999+5.9%$81/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty #1169102 Report a problem
        4/28/2010Sold$136,950+1.5%$76/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/23/2009Listed for sale$134,900+26.1%$75/sqft
        Source: Prudential Real Estate #1136176 Report a problem
        5/2/2006Sold$107,000$60/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,230 +29.8%$81,150 +91.6%
        2024$948 $42,350
        2023$948 $42,350
        2022$948 $42,350
        2021$948 -2%$42,350 +21.1%
        2020$967 $34,975
        2019$967 $34,975
        2018$967 -48.8%$34,975
        2017$1,890 +7.5%$34,975
        2016$1,758 --
        2015$1,758 $32,375
        2014$1,758 +22.6%--
        2013$1,433 $32,375 +14.6%
        2012$1,433 $28,250
        2011$1,433 $28,250
        2010$1,433 +83.5%$28,250
        2009$781 $28,250 +11.8%
        2008-- $25,275
        2007-- $25,275
        2006-- $25,275
        2005-- $25,275 +39.1%
        2004-- $18,175
        2003-- $18,175
        2002-- $18,175
        2001-- $18,175 +1.3%
        2000-- $17,950
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 37421

        Getting around

        49 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        27 / 100
        Some Transit
        54 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: East Brainerd Elementary
        • Middle: Ooltewah Middle
        • High: Ooltewah

        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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