278 Sims Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37415 (MLS# 1541565)

278 Sims Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37415

$179,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,050 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,996 Status: Active
Current Price: $179,000 List Date: 8/27/2026 Last Modified: 10/16/2026

Overview

Description

Remodeler's Dream & Investor Opportunity in Red Bank! Bring your vision to this unique Red Bank property with tremendous potential. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers approximately 2,050 square feet and is ready for a full remodel, providing the right buyer or investor with a blank canvas to create something special. The home has already been taken down to the studs, making this an ideal opportunity for an investor, builder, or experienced buyer looking for a project with upside. The property also features approximately 193 feet of road frontage and a substantial cleared area, creating the potential for an additional structure or future development opportunity, subject to zoning and approvals. A detached garage with basement storage provides additional utility and could offer excellent workshop, storage, or future-use possibilities. Located in the desirable Red Bank area of greater Chattanooga, this property offers convenient access to downtown Chattanooga, North Shore, …

Listing Details MLS# 1541565

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Above Grade Finished Area
2050
Above Grade Finished Area Source
Tax Records
Living Area
2050
Living Area Source
Tax Records
Enhanced Accessible
No
Year Built
1945
ADU YN
No
STVR YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Builder's Warranty YN
No
Home Warranty YN
No
Garage YN
Yes
Attached Garage YN
No
Garage Spaces
Yes
Carport YN
Yes
Attached Carport YN
No
Carport Spaces
Yes
Lot Size Acres
1.01
Lot Size Square Feet
43995.6
Lot Size Dimensions
65X200
Association YN
No
View YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
No
Senior Community YN
No
Green Features YN
No
Sign On Property YN
No
List Price/SqFt
87.32

Property Features

Appliances: None Architectural Style: Ranch Attic Features: Unfinished Basement: Cellar; Unfinished Community Features: None Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air Exterior Features: None Fencing: None Flooring: None Foundation Details: Block Heating: Central Laundry Features: Laundry Closet Levels: One Listing Terms: Cash Lot Features: Sloped; Sloped Down Other Equipment: None Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop Parking Features: Driveway; Off Street; Paved; Unpaved Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch – Screened Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Fixer Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: Investor Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Phone Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Public Window Features: Aluminum Frames Lock Box Type: None Documents: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Lead Based Paint Pamphlet; TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date
2026-08-27
Auction YN
No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive
No
Occupant Type
Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
278
Street Name
Sims
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Hamilton
State
TN
Postal Code
37415
Subdivision Name
None
MLS Area Major
Red Bank

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Remodeler's Dream & Investor Opportunity in Red Bank! Bring your vision to this unique Red Bank property with tremendous potential. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers approximately 2,050 square feet and is ready for a full remodel, providing the right buyer or investor with a blank canvas to create something special. The home has already been taken down to the studs, making this an ideal opportunity for an investor, builder, or experienced buyer looking for a project with upside. The property also features approximately 193 feet of road frontage and a substantial cleared area, creating the potential for an additional structure or future development opportunity, subject to zoning and approvals. A detached garage with basement storage provides additional utility and could offer excellent workshop, storage, or future-use possibilities. Located in the desirable Red Bank area of greater Chattanooga, this property offers convenient access to downtown Chattanooga, North Shore, Hixson, and surrounding amenities. Whether you're looking to create your next investment project, build equity through a major renovation, or explore the property's development potential, 278 Sims Dr is ready for your vision. The property is sold as is so bring your plans and see the possibilities!
Directions
From Northbound on Dayton Blvd, turn left on to California Ave, California Ave turns to Sims Dr and the house will be on the left.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-10-16T16:40:20Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2026-10-16T16:40:20Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-08-27

More Information

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure
TN
Listing Agent’s License Number
332263
Listing Office’s State of Licensure
TN
Listing Office’s License Number
263624
Listing Office: REAL Broker
Last Updated: October – 16 – 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.