Meticulously renovated all-brick 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in the historic Fortwood District within walking distance of UTC and close to additional schools, hospitals, shopping, restaurants, and downtown Chattanooga. Built circa 1900, the seller had a wonderful vision and did an absolutely beautiful job of updating the home with modern amenities, including an in-law suite in the daylight basement, but also staying true to the period in which the home was built. You will especially appreciate the original hardwoods throughout most of the house, the choice of tile in the bathrooms, the dental molding, tall ceilings, pocket doors - both solid and glass, decorative fireplaces, painted brick accent walls, color washed walls, brass light switches, fanciful wallpaper and hardware, sound system wiring, and more. Your tour begins with entry from the covered front porch to the spacious foyer that boasts a sitting area and the front staircase to the upper level. The foyer has pocket doors to the office/library on the right and also opens to the formal dining room. The office has a second set of pocket doors to the adjoining living room which in turn has pocket doors to the dining room, and these three rooms are versatile and could be interchanged if desired. The powder room and the second staircase are located in the hallway to the kitchen which is sure to impress with its new red oak hardwood floor in a fun herringbone pattern, custom soft-close cabinetry, center island, marble countertops and tile backsplash, smart stainless appliances, a walk-in pantry and access to the rear covered porch with delightful brick arches and steps to the back yard and side driveway. Three of the bedrooms are on the second floor, including the primary bedroom which has a walk-in closet with a convenient pass-through door to the laundry room, and the beautiful primary bath with dual marble vanity, tiled shower and a peach hued claw-footed tub. The two additional bedrooms share the use of the primary-worthy hall bath with one of the bedrooms having direct access. Head down to the lower level where you will find a living space with a wet bar that has separate access to the exterior, the 4th bedroom, and the 3rd full bath with a tiled shower - perfect for teens, in-laws, or extended guests. Simply a wonderful opportunity for the buyer seeking the charm of an older home artfully melded with modern finishes in a premium downtown location, so please call for more information and to schedule your private showing today.
For sale
$1,200,000
850 Oak St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
4beds
3,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$1,118,500 Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Decorative fireplacesCenter islandWalk-in pantryCovered front porchPainted brick accent wallsFanciful wallpaper and hardwareBrass light switches
- 13 days |
- 1,697 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jay Robinson 423-903-6404,
Keller Williams Realty 423-664-1900,
Kurtis Montgomery 423-421-4946,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1537453
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Foyer/sitting
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Wall Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bar, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Soaking Tub, See Remarks, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Shower, Tub/shower Combo, En Suite, Sitting Area, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Concrete, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Finished,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Bath, Decorative, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,700
- Total interior livable area: 3,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,000
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Permit Required
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Entrance, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45.33 x 144
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 146h E 023
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Historic District, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Fortwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chattanooga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $324/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $647,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,577
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,118,500
$1.06M - $1.17M
$3,872/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000-14%$324/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,395,000$377/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1524393 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Price change | $1,395,000-6.7%$377/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1524393 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2026 | Price change | $1,495,000-6.3%$404/sqft |
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| 11/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+198.1%$431/sqft |
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| 5/17/2023 | Sold | $535,000$145/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,454 -4.4% | $161,875 +41.2% |
| 2024 | $2,566 | $114,675 |
| 2023 | $2,566 | $114,675 |
| 2022 | $2,566 | $114,675 |
| 2021 | $2,566 +31.2% | $114,675 +62.2% |
| 2020 | $1,955 | $70,700 |
| 2019 | $1,955 | $70,700 |
| 2018 | $1,955 -47% | $70,700 |
| 2017 | $3,691 +48% | $70,700 |
| 2016 | $2,494 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,494 | $46,875 |
| 2014 | $2,494 +3.4% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,412 | $46,875 -1.4% |
| 2012 | $2,412 | $47,525 |
| 2011 | $2,412 | $47,525 |
| 2010 | $2,412 +7.9% | $47,525 |
| 2009 | $2,236 | $47,525 +21.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $39,225 |
| 2007 | -- | $39,225 |
| 2006 | -- | $39,225 |
| 2005 | -- | $39,225 +12.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $35,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $35,000 +34.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $26,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fortwood Historic District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Tommie F. Brown International AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Orchard Knob Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10The Howard SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brown Academy
- Middle: Orchard Knob Middle
- High: Howard School of Academics & Tech
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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