For sale

$485,000

512 W Bell Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405

2beds

1,266sqft

$2,962/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

0.34 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$383/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Main and side entrancesRear bedroom

Northshore property with E-CX-3 zoning and Cherokee Blvd parking. 512 W Bell Avenue is a .34-acre through lot in North Chattanooga with dual street frontage on West Bell Ave and direct vehicular access with dedicated off-street parking from Cherokee Boulevard. E-CX-3 form-based zoning allows Urban Edge Commercial Mixed Use, including professional offices, studios, live/work quarters, or multi-story residential/mixed-use development up to 3 stories and 50 feet in height. In addition to frontage on West Bell, the property includes private off-street parking accessible from Cherokee Boulevard. The existing approximately 1,266 sq. ft. home is clean, functional, and ready for immediate occupancy or rental use while future plans are considered. The main and side entrances, rear bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom, plus the large storefront-style picture window on Bell, support a live/work configuration. Near Whole Foods, Northshore dining, Stringers Ridge trails, and downtown Chattanooga.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom

Level: First

Primary bathroom

Level: First

Other

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Heating

Gravity

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Bookcases, Pantry, Plumbed
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,266
Total interior livable area: 1,266 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,266

Property

Parking

Parking features: Gravel, Off Street

Features

Levels: One
Exterior features: Balcony

Lot

Size: 0.34 Acres
Dimensions: 500 x 930
Features: City Lot

Details

Parcel number: 135c K 004

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding, Shingle Siding
Foundation: Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Hamilton

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Chattanooga

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $383/sqft
Tax assessed value: $305,800
Annual tax amount: $1,158
Date on market: 10/16/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/16/2026	Listed for sale	$485,000+61.7%$383/sqft
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3/27/2025	Sold	$300,000-7.7%$237/sqft
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1506549 Report a problem
3/6/2025	Contingent	$325,000$257/sqft
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2/17/2025	Listed for sale	$325,000$257/sqft
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2/4/2025	Contingent	$325,000$257/sqft
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1/31/2025	Listed for sale	$325,000+275.3%$257/sqft
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2/25/2021	Listing removed	--
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4/15/2020	Listing removed	$575-61.7%
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2/25/2020	Listed for rent	$1,500$1/sqft
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3/8/2019	Listing removed	$1,500$1/sqft
Source: Real Estate Partners Chattanooga, LLC #1292559 Report a problem
1/23/2019	Price change	$1,500-6.3%$1/sqft
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1/4/2019	Price change	$1,600+6.7%$1/sqft
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11/28/2018	Listed for rent	$1,500-10.4%$1/sqft
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8/30/2018	Listing removed	$1,675$1/sqft
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8/2/2018	Price change	$1,675-6.7%$1/sqft
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7/9/2018	Listed for rent	$1,795$1/sqft
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6/2/2017	Sold	$86,600$68/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,159 +87%	$76,450 +176%
2024	$620	$27,700
2023	$620	$27,700
2022	$620	$27,700
2021	$620 +3.5%	$27,700 +27.9%
2020	$599	$21,650
2019	$599	$21,650
2018	$599 -50.9%	$21,650
2017	$1,218 +18.6%	$21,650
2016	$1,027	--
2015	$1,027	$17,975
2014	$1,027 +16%	--
2013	$885	$17,975 +3%
2012	$885	$17,450
2011	$885	$17,450
2010	$885 +7.9%	$17,450
2009	$821	$17,450 +37.7%
2008	--	$12,675
2007	--	$12,675
2006	--	$12,675
2005	--	$12,675 +23.1%
2004	--	$10,300
2003	--	$10,300
2002	--	$10,300
2001	--	$10,300 +21.5%
2000	--	$8,475

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Northside/Cherokee

Getting around

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

50 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
Red Bank Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 3 mi
5/10
Red Bank Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
5/10
Red Bank High School
Grades: 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.