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Sold for $475,000
$475,000
518 Forest Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
3beds
2,236sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
8,842 Square Feet Lot
$632,400 Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$2,520 Estimated rent
Home value
$632,400
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Detached garageWraparound porchInviting charmNatural lightHeart pine hardwood floorsHigh ceilingsGenerously-sized rooms
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Listed by:
Todd Henon 423-413-4507,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Allison B Lee, 321916
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1505721
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Den
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Water Heater
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), En Suite, Breakfast Nook
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,236
- Total interior livable area: 2,236 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,236
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,842 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 136
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 135d S 021
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Frame, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Starks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chattanooga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $514,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,616
- Date on market: 1/15/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2025 | Sold | $475,000-13.6%$212/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Contingent | $550,000$246/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Price change | $550,000-8.2%$246/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1505721 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2025 | Price change | $599,000-5.7%$268/sqft |
Source:  RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2778716 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $635,000+188.6%$284/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1505721 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2001 | Sold | $220,000+31.3%$98/sqft |
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| 9/10/1999 | Sold | $167,500+55.8%$75/sqft |
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| 2/16/1995 | Sold | $107,500$48/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,950 +8.2% | $128,675 +59.6% |
| 2024 | $1,803 | $80,600 |
| 2023 | $1,803 | $80,600 |
| 2022 | $1,803 | $80,600 |
| 2021 | $1,803 +1.9% | $80,600 +25.9% |
| 2020 | $1,770 | $64,000 |
| 2019 | $1,770 | $64,000 |
| 2018 | $1,770 -47.2% | $64,000 |
| 2017 | $3,354 +14.3% | $64,000 |
| 2016 | $2,935 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,935 | $55,575 |
| 2014 | $2,935 +21.7% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,413 | $55,575 +16.9% |
| 2012 | $2,413 | $47,550 |
| 2011 | $2,413 | $47,550 |
| 2010 | $2,413 +7.9% | $47,550 |
| 2009 | $2,237 | $47,550 +17.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $40,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $40,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $40,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $40,500 +36.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $29,625 |
| 2003 | -- | $29,625 |
| 2002 | -- | $29,625 |
| 2001 | -- | $29,625 +40.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $21,050 |
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Neighborhood: Lower North Shore
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Normal Park Museum Magnet SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Red Bank High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Normal Park Elementary
- Middle: Normal Park Upper
- 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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