Charming 1950s home on a desirable corner lot in Fairfax Heights, just minutes to downtown! This well-maintained 2BR/2BA gem offers true retro character throughout, paired with beautifully landscaped grounds. The corner-lot setting provides extra privacy and outdoor space rarely found in this location. A wonderful opportunity to own a piece of mid-century charm in a prime, convenient neighborhood. Don't miss it!
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Contingent
$249,900
1281 W Fairfax Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415
2beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.35 Acres Lot
$249,100 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
True retro character throughoutBeautifully landscaped groundsCorner lot
- 15 days |
- 1,737 |
- 166 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brent Campbell 615-975-7811,
Blackwell Realty and Auction 423-509-5910
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1539740
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Freezer, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Porch - Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 206.2 x 169
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Sloped Up
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 118d B 019
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Other, Stucco
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Fairfax Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chattanooga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $367,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,164
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$249,100
$237,000 - $262,000
$2,162/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Contingent | $249,900$167/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900$167/sqft |
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| 8/2/2026 | Contingent | $249,900$167/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,392 +59.1% | $91,850 +134.9% |
| 2024 | $875 | $39,100 |
| 2023 | $875 | $39,100 |
| 2022 | $875 | $39,100 |
| 2021 | $875 -17.4% | $39,100 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $1,059 | $38,300 |
| 2019 | $1,059 | $38,300 |
| 2018 | $1,059 -48.5% | $38,300 |
| 2017 | $2,058 +22% | $38,300 |
| 2016 | $1,686 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,686 | $33,225 |
| 2014 | $1,686 -7.5% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,823 | $33,225 -7.5% |
| 2012 | $1,823 | $35,925 |
| 2011 | $1,823 | $35,925 |
| 2010 | $1,823 +7.9% | $35,925 |
| 2009 | $1,690 | $35,925 +18.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $30,375 |
| 2007 | -- | $30,375 |
| 2006 | -- | $30,375 |
| 2005 | -- | $30,375 +18.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $25,675 |
| 2003 | -- | $25,675 |
| 2002 | -- | $25,675 |
| 2001 | -- | $25,675 +24.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $20,625 |
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Neighborhood: Fairfax Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Dupont Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Hixson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 7/10Hixson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Red Bank Elementary
- Middle: Red Bank Middle
- High: Red Bank High School
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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