Welcome to this well-located duplex offering two 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom units, each featuring the same functional layout and approximately 776 square feet of living space, for a total of 1,552 square feet.
Built in 1959, this property offers classic character combined with practical updates. Both units feature a front porch, side and back yards, and a storage shed, providing comfortable outdoor space and additional storage.
The left-side unit features LVT flooring and is currently leased through next summer, providing immediate rental income. The right-side unit has brand-new carpet and fresh paint and is vacant, offering the flexibility to move in yourself or place a new tenant.
Located within walking distance of UTC and Erlanger Hospital and just a short distance from the historic Fort Wood neighborhood, this duplex is ideally positioned for students, medical professionals, and long-term renters.
Whether you're looking to add an income-producing property to your portfolio, house-hack by living in one side while renting the other, or secure a conveniently located home with rental potential, this duplex is an excellent opportunity in a desirable area.
Contingent
$315,000
953 E 5th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
4beds
1,552sqft
Duplex
Built in 1959
-- sqft lot
$310,600 Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Front porchStorage shedFresh paintBrand-new carpetLvt flooring
- 8 days |
- 330 |
- 35 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mac Hibbett 423-596-3004,
Crye-Leike, REALTORS 423-756-0771,
Tricia Peterson 631-560-7802,
Crye-Leike, REALTORS
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors,MLS#: 1541010
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Main Level
Features
- Tub/shower Combo
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,552
- Total interior livable area: 1,552 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch - Covered
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 129
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 146a G 022
- Special conditions: Investor
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chattanooga
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $432,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,954
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Tenant pays: All Utilities
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$310,600
Estimated sales range
$295,000 - $326,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,390/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Contingent | $315,000$203/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1541010 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+70.3%$203/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1541010 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Listing removed | $1,295$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,295+52.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2018 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
Source: Greyhaven Realty Management Co Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2018 | Price change | $850-5.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Greyhaven Realty Management Co Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2018 | Price change | $900-5.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Greyhaven Realty Management Co Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2018 | Listed for rent | $950$1/sqft |
Source: Greyhaven Realty Management Co Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2017 | Sold | $185,000+32.1%$119/sqft |
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1271228 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2016 | Sold | $140,000+27.3%$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2007 | Sold | $110,000$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,619 +52.4% | $172,800 +125% |
| 2024 | $1,718 | $76,800 |
| 2023 | $1,718 | $76,800 |
| 2022 | $1,718 | $76,800 |
| 2021 | $1,718 +12.4% | $76,800 +38.9% |
| 2020 | $1,529 | $55,280 |
| 2019 | $1,529 | $55,280 |
| 2018 | $1,529 -47.5% | $55,280 |
| 2017 | $2,914 +71% | $55,280 |
| 2016 | $1,704 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,704 | $31,320 |
| 2014 | $1,704 +115.5% | -- |
| 2013 | $791 | $31,320 +9.5% |
| 2012 | $791 | $28,600 |
| 2011 | $791 | $28,600 |
| 2010 | $791 | $28,600 |
| 2009 | $791 | $28,600 +41.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,160 |
| 2007 | -- | $20,160 |
| 2006 | -- | $20,160 |
| 2005 | -- | $20,160 +7.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $18,760 |
| 2003 | -- | $18,760 |
| 2002 | -- | $18,760 |
| 2001 | -- | $18,760 +23.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $15,240 |
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Neighborhood: Fortwood Historic District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Tommie F. Brown International AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Orchard Knob Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10The Howard SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 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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