Opportunity is knocking!
This well-maintained duplex is within walking distance to Northshore, downtown, restaurants, shopping, gyms, parks, and hiking trails. All of these amenities are just moments away while the property itself sits on a quiet, peaceful street.
Please note: Because this is a duplex, showings will be limited to the left side, 712 Merriam St. The 714 side is currently occupied by a long-term tenant who is paying $1,225/month, with a lease in place through June 1, 2027.
The 712 Merriam side features a spacious one-bedroom, one-bath layout with ample storage, off-street parking, and access to the large, fenced, flat backyard. The property also has alley access in the rear, offering the potential for additional parking. A large storage building provides plenty of room for toys, tools, and extra belongings.
The property has seen several recent improvements, including a brand-new roof and an encapsulated crawlspace. Electrical and plumbing have been updated, along with the kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and insulated windows in recent years.
The 712 Merriam side has continued to operate as a short-term rental, offering flexibility for an investor or owner-occupant. The 714 side provides consistent long-term rental income at $1,225/month through June 2027.
With its desirable location, multiple rental possibilities, recent updates, and income potential, this duplex offers plenty of options for its next owner. Opportunities like this don't last long!
Contingent
$400,000
714 Merriam St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
2beds
1,344sqft
Duplex
Built in 1960
-- sqft lot
$387,400 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large fenced flat backyardBrand-new roofAmple storageLarge storage buildingOff-street parkingSpacious one-bedroom one-bath layoutQuiet peaceful street
- 22 days
- 731
- 78
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ashley Ballezzi 423-223-5542,
REAL Broker 844-591-7325
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1543219
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Open Floorplan, Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Kitchen Level
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 169.2
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 126n N 019
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: North Chatt Land Co
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chattanooga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $364,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,138
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Tenant pays: Electricity
Estimated market value
$387,400
$368,000 - $407,000
$1,981/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Contingent | $400,000$298/sqft |
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| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000+6.7%$298/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Listing removed | $1,375$1/sqft |
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| 2/17/2025 | Price change | $1,375-5.2%$1/sqft |
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| 1/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 12/13/2024 | Listing removed | $1,450+16%$1/sqft |
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| 12/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 11/28/2023 | Sold | $375,000$279/sqft |
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| 11/25/2023 | Pending sale | $375,000$279/sqft |
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| 10/25/2023 | Contingent | $375,000$279/sqft |
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| 9/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $375,000+87.6%$279/sqft |
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| 3/1/2019 | Sold | $199,900$149/sqft |
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| 1/30/2019 | Pending sale | $199,900$149/sqft |
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| 1/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $199,900+284.4%$149/sqft |
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| 6/24/2010 | Sold | $52,000$39/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,380 +54.3% | $91,075 +127.8% |
| 2024 | $894 | $39,975 |
| 2023 | $894 | $39,975 |
| 2022 | $894 | $39,975 |
| 2021 | $894 +1.2% | $39,975 +25% |
| 2020 | $884 | $31,975 |
| 2019 | $884 | $31,975 |
| 2018 | $884 -49.1% | $31,975 |
| 2017 | $1,739 +99% | $31,975 |
| 2016 | $874 | -- |
| 2015 | $874 | $14,950 |
| 2014 | $874 +170.1% | -- |
| 2013 | $324 | $14,950 +27.8% |
| 2012 | $324 | $11,700 |
| 2011 | $324 | $11,700 |
| 2010 | $324 | $11,700 |
| 2009 | $324 | $11,700 +36.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $8,575 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,575 |
| 2006 | -- | $8,575 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,575 +14.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $7,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $7,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $7,500 +63% |
| 2000 | -- | $4,600 |
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Neighborhood: Hill City
Nearby schools
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.




