In the heart of St. Elmo's historic district, one of Chattanooga's most iconic and sought-after neighborhoods, 5109 Tennessee Avenue offers a rare blend of preserved character, elevated craftsmanship, and an unmatched location at the base of Lookout Mountain. This is not just a home in St. Elmo; this is St. Elmo living at its best.
Thoughtfully restored by Hope of Restoration, recently recognized as the 2025 winner of Preserve Chattanooga's Residential Preservation Award for its Alabama Avenue project, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence reflects a level of care and quality that is increasingly rare in historic renovation.
Original oak and pine hardwoods have been meticulously restored throughout, with new hardwoods added where needed, preserving the home's authentic warmth and texture. Behind the walls, everything has been brought forward, a new roof, all-new electrical, plumbing and HVAC...delivering the confidence of modern systems within a historic shell. The custom kitchen features premium Café appliances, soft-close cabinetry and a Dutch-style door that blends charm with everyday function. Three fully renovated bathrooms, including tile showers and a main-level bath, provide exceptional livability for a home of this era and scale.
Storage is a true standout in St. Elmo: generous closets throughout the home plus a large unfinished basement/garage offering workshop potential, studio space, gear storage and more.
Set on a prominent corner lot, the exterior offers a strong sense of presence with exterior siding fully restored, refreshed, and painted to historic district specifications, a freshly painted fence, mature fig trees, a large covered front porch with attached deck, and ample off-street parking. The lot also presents potential for a future ADU, subject to zoning and approvals...adding rare long-term flexibility in this historic setting. From this address, you are truly in the center of it all. St. Elmo's beloved dining, coffee shops, trails, and local community music venue, The Woodshop, are all just minutes away. Lookout Mountain rises immediately beyond the neighborhood, while downtown Chattanooga, the Southside district, and the transformative South Broad redevelopment corridor are all within easy reach. This is the community everyone wants to be in...historic, walkable, vibrant, and deeply connected to both nature and city life.
Historic charm, award-winning restoration quality, and one of Chattanooga's most desirable locations converge at 5109 Tennessee Avenue.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (9/3)
$599,999
5109 Tennessee Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409
3beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
7,030 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$417/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic charmMature fig treesNew roofElevated craftsmanshipFreshly painted fenceSoft-close cabinetryAmple off-street parking
- 14 days
- 1,156
- 162
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Henson 423-322-8917,
Keller Williams Realty 423-664-1900,
Natalie J Henson 423-316-7656,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1541167
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Storage, Tub/shower Combo, Split Bedrooms
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,440
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Side Porch, Porch - Covered
- Exterior features: None, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 7,030 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.54 x 69.93
- Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 167j J 017
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historic District, Park, Playground, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chattanooga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $417/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,953
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Price change | $599,999-4%$417/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000+119.3%$434/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $285,000-4.7%$198/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Pending sale | $299,000$208/sqft |
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| 6/15/2025 | Contingent | $299,000$208/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000+122.5%$208/sqft |
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| 4/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/21/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,945$1/sqft |
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| 4/12/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/11/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,945$1/sqft |
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| 4/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/1/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,945$1/sqft |
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| 12/30/2008 | Sold | $134,400+92.3%$93/sqft |
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| 3/5/2008 | Sold | $69,900-22.2%$49/sqft |
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| 11/19/2007 | Price change | $89,900-6.3%$62/sqft |
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| 11/12/2007 | Listed for sale | $95,900-13.3%$67/sqft |
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| 5/21/2007 | Sold | $110,587-3%$77/sqft |
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| 1/6/2006 | Sold | $114,000+25.5%$79/sqft |
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| 7/29/2005 | Sold | $90,806+101.8%$63/sqft |
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| 10/19/1995 | Sold | $45,000$31/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $859 -4% | $56,700 +41.7% |
| 2024 | $895 | $40,025 |
| 2023 | $895 | $40,025 |
| 2022 | $895 | $40,025 |
| 2021 | $895 +34.4% | $40,025 +66.1% |
| 2020 | $666 | $24,100 |
| 2019 | $666 | $24,100 |
| 2018 | $666 -50.3% | $24,100 |
| 2017 | $1,342 +6.4% | $24,100 |
| 2016 | $1,261 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,261 | $22,575 |
| 2014 | $1,261 +9.3% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,153 | $22,575 -0.7% |
| 2012 | $1,153 | $22,725 |
| 2011 | $1,153 | $22,725 |
| 2010 | $1,153 +7.9% | $22,725 |
| 2009 | $1,069 | $22,725 +10.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,625 |
| 2007 | -- | $20,625 |
| 2006 | -- | $20,625 +28.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $16,050 +28.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $12,450 |
| 2003 | -- | $12,450 |
| 2002 | -- | $12,450 |
| 2001 | -- | $12,450 +9.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $11,325 |
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Neighborhood: Saint Elmo
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Calvin Donaldson Elementary
- Middle: East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
- High: Howard School of Academics & Tech
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