5109 Tennessee Avenue is a charming and unique 3 bed 2 bath, 1.5-story historic cottage in the heart of St. Elmo. This home offers a rare opportunity to restore and personalize a St Elmo gem of a home. The home is situated on a shaded a corner lot with ample opportunity for modernization or even expansion in square footage.
Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors along with a built-in cabinet that adds charm and history to the home. The main level features one bedroom, one full bathroom, kitchen, dining, and a laundry nook, while the original wooded staircase leads upstairs to two additional bedrooms, a full bath, along with extra storage tucked into the dormer knee walls.
The roof is just 6 months old, providing a great start for future improvements. The basement and attached 1 car garage are accessible by an interior staircase. Within the basement you will find an unfinished bonus room in this space offering the option for a future workshop, storage, or potential extra living area with the addition of an egress window.
Enjoy a covered side porch that connects to a deck leading to the rear entry door. The fully fenced side yard is ideal for pets or children to play safely in, and the yard is shaded by large mature oak trees. In addition, the property also offers 2 fruit-producing fig trees in the sunny front yard, perfect for a future garden.
A little about the neighborhood: Historic St Elmo is an eclectic and vibrant neighborhood nestled at the foot of Lookout Mountain roughly 4 miles from Downtown Chattanooga. This sweet and cozy neighborhood offers convenience and walkability with its proximity to an array of amenities: Virginia Ave bike path, grocery stores, post office, restaurants & shopping, an upgraded playground, attractions, trails (Lookout Mountain and Hawkins Ridge) and even a waterfall. Come make this charmer of a home and wonderful neighborhood your own. Local lenders preferred. Don't miss the chance to make this St. Elmo gem your own. Schedule your showing today.
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $285,000 | Cumberland Title & Guaranty | |
| Warranty Deed | $285,000 | Cumberland Title & Guaranty | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $134,400 | A 1 Title & Escrow | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $69,900 | Resource Title Agency | |
| Trustee Deed | $110,587 | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $114,000 | Perrie & Cole Title Alabama | |
| Trustee Deed | $90,806 | -- | |
| Deed | $45,000 | -- |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $26,884 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $127,971 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $132,649 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $102,600 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $96,408 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $85,262 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $78,386 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $11,400 | No Value Available |
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2025 07/14/25 | Sold | $285,000 | -4.7% | $198 / Sq Ft |
| 06/14/2025 06/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/11/2025 06/11/25 | For Sale | $299,000 | -- | $208 / Sq Ft |
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $895 | $40,025 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $895 | $40,025 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $895 | $40,025 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $895 | $40,025 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $666 | $24,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $666 | $24,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $675 | $24,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $666 | $24,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $624 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,261 | $22,575 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,261 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Debbie Sue Przybysz
Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC
(440) 759-0852
23 in this area
91 Total Sales
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Sarah Brogdon
Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC
(423) 802-2169
36 in this area
453 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Natalie Henson
Keller Williams Realty
(423) 664-1520
7 in this area
249 Total Sales
Source: Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®
MLS Number: 1514597
APN: 167J-J-017
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