5109 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409 (MLS# 1541167)

5109 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409

$575,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,440 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,031 Status: Active

Current Price: $575,000 List Date: 8/20/2026 Last Modified: 10/10/2026

Overview

Description

In the heart of St. Elmo's historic district, one of Chattanooga's most iconic and sought-after neighborhoods, 5109 Tennessee Avenue offers a rare blend of preserved character, elevated craftsmanship, and an unmatched location at the base of Lookout Mountain. This is not just a home in St. Elmo; this is St. Elmo living at its best. Thoughtfully restored by Hope of Restoration, recently recognized as the 2025 winner of Preserve Chattanooga's Residential Preservation Award for its Alabama Avenue project, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence reflects a level of care and quality that is increasingly rare in historic renovation. Original oak and pine hardwoods have been meticulously restored throughout, with new hardwoods added where needed, preserving the home's authentic warmth and texture. Behind the walls, everything has been brought forward, a new roof, all-new electrical, plumbing and HVAC…delivering the confidence of modern systems within a historic shell. The custom kitchen features … (Read more)

Supplements: From this address, you are truly in the center of it all. St. Elmo's beloved dining, coffee shops, trails, and local community music venue, The Woodshop, are all just minutes away. Lookout Mountain rises immediately beyond the neighborhood, while downtown Chattanooga, the Southside district, and the transformative South Broad redevelopment corrido … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1541167

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Stories: 2
Rooms Total: 9
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Above Grade Finished Area: 1440
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
Living Area: 1440
Living Area Source: Owner
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 1940
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: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.1614
Lot Size Square Feet: 7030.76
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.54X69.93
Association YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 399.31

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Free-Standing Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Attic Features: None Basement: Partial; Unfinished Community Features: Historic District; Park; Playground; Sidewalks; Street Lights Construction Materials: Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air; Electric Exterior Features: Rain Gutters; None Fencing: Fenced; Front Yard; Wood Flooring: Hardwood Foundation Details: Block; Brick/Mortar Heating: Central; Electric Interior Features: Built-in Features; Double Vanity; High Ceilings; Split Bedrooms; Storage; Tub/shower Combo Laundry Features: Laundry Closet; Main Level Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lot Features: Corner Lot; Gentle Sloping Other Equipment: Dehumidifier Parking Features: Garage; Off Street; On Street Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch – Covered; Side Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Mountain(s) Water Source: Public Window Features: Wood Frames Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Kitchen; Living Room Documents: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Lead Based Paint Pamphlet; TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2026-08-20
Auction YN: No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive: No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 5109
Street Name: Tennessee
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Hamilton
State: TN
Postal Code: 37409
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Major: Chattanooga

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: In the heart of St. Elmo's historic district, one of Chattanooga's most iconic and sought-after neighborhoods, 5109 Tennessee Avenue offers a rare blend of preserved character, elevated craftsmanship, and an unmatched location at the base of Lookout Mountain. This is not just a home in St. Elmo; this is St. Elmo living at its best. Thoughtfully restored by Hope of Restoration, recently recognized as the 2025 winner of Preserve Chattanooga's Residential Preservation Award for its Alabama Avenue project, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence reflects a level of care and quality that is increasingly rare in historic renovation. Original oak and pine hardwoods have been meticulously restored throughout, with new hardwoods added where needed, preserving the home's authentic warmth and texture. Behind the walls, everything has been brought forward, a new roof, all-new electrical, plumbing and HVAC…delivering the confidence of modern systems within a historic shell. The custom kitchen features premium Café appliances, soft-close cabinetry and a Dutch-style door that blends charm with everyday function. Three fully renovated bathrooms, including tile showers and a main-level bath, provide exceptional livability for a home of this era and scale. Storage is a true standout in St. Elmo: generous closets throughout the home plus a large unfinished basement/garage offering workshop potential, studio space, gear storage and more. Set on a prominent corner lot, the exterior offers a strong sense of presence with exterior siding fully restored, refreshed, and painted to historic district specifications, a freshly painted fence, mature fig trees, a large covered front porch with attached deck, and ample off-street parking. The lot also presents potential for a future ADU, subject to zoning and approvals…adding rare long-term flexibility in this historic setting.
Directions: From downtown, take S. Broad to Tennessee Ave; turn left at the fork to stay on Tennessee Ave; turn right on W. 52nd St. to park behind the house. The house is at the corner of Tennessee Ave. and W 52nd St.