5208 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409 (MLS# 1532432)

5208 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409

$698,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,523 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active
Current Price: $698,000 List Date: 8/19/2026 Last Modified: 10/12/2026

Overview

Description

The seller is offering $15,400 to buy down your interest rate! You can use that to buy points or to do a 2/1 buy down with (2% off prime year 1 and 1 % off prime year 2). The 2/1 buy down must be done with seller's preferred lender. This charming turn of the century home was gutted to the studs, rewired, re-plumbed, well insulated and sheetrocked throughout.NEW ROOF 2024. BOTH Heat/Air units replaced in 2021! The ceiling heights are 10' & 9.' Some walls were removed to give the home a modern, open feel while retaining the original fabulous character and trim work typical of an old home. The centralized kitchen is modern, beautiful shaker style cabinets, and with an island workspace/breakfast bar. It is very open to the den and dining room. The living room is essentially a large walk-in windowed bay leading to a delightful front porch – both have a view of Lookout Mountain. There is gas log fireplace in the living room right as you enter the home. Opening to the living room and dining …

Listing Details MLS# 1532432

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
3
Stories
2
Rooms Total
11
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
3
Above Grade Finished Area
2523
Above Grade Finished Area Source
Estimated
Living Area
2523
Living Area Source
Estimated
Enhanced Accessible
No
Year Built
1920
ADU YN
No
STVR YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Builder's Warranty YN
No
Home Warranty YN
No
Garage YN
No
Carport YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.23
Lot Size Square Feet
10018.8
Lot Size Dimensions
102.34X100
Association YN
No
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Spa YN
No
Senior Community YN
No
Green Features YN
No
Sign On Property YN
Yes
List Price/SqFt
276.65

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Free-Standing Gas Range; Free-Standing Refrigerator; Gas Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Architectural Style: Other Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs Basement: Cellar Community Features: Playground; Sidewalks Construction Materials: Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air; Electric Exterior Features: Rain Gutters Fencing: None Fireplace Features: Gas Log; Living Room Flooring: Hardwood; Wood Foundation Details: Block Heating: Central; Natural Gas Interior Features: Bookcases; Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); En Suite; Granite Counters; High Ceilings; Recessed Lighting; Separate Dining Room; Smart Camera(s)/Recording; Tub/shower Combo Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Inside; Laundry Room Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Lot Features: Back Yard; Corner Lot; Front Yard; Rectangular Lot; Sloped Down; Views Other Equipment: Other Other Structures: Storage Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Concrete; Gravel Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Porch – Covered Pool Features: None Possession: Negotiable Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Roof: Asphalt; Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Spa Features: None Special Listing Conditions: Standard Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Not Available; Phone Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Mountain(s) Water Source: Public Window Features: Bay Window(s); Blinds; Double Pane Windows; Insulated Windows; Shades; Wood Frames Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom Documents: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Lead Based Paint Pamphlet; TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date
2026-04-12
Auction YN
No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive
No
Occupant Type
Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
5208
Street Name
Tennessee
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Hamilton
State
TN
Postal Code
37409
Subdivision Name
Mitchell Addn
MLS Area Major
Chattanooga

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
The seller is offering $15,400 to buy down your interest rate! You can use that to buy points or to do a 2/1 buy down with (2% off prime year 1 and 1 % off prime year 2). The 2/1 buy down must be done with seller's preferred lender. This charming turn of the century home was gutted to the studs, rewired, re-plumbed, well insulated and sheetrocked throughout.NEW ROOF 2024. BOTH Heat/Air units replaced in 2021! The ceiling heights are 10' & 9.' Some walls were removed to give the home a modern, open feel while retaining the original fabulous character and trim work typical of an old home. The centralized kitchen is modern, beautiful shaker style cabinets, and with an island workspace/breakfast bar. It is very open to the den and dining room. The living room is essentially a large walk-in windowed bay leading to a delightful front porch – both have a view of Lookout Mountain. There is gas log fireplace in the living room right as you enter the home. Opening to the living room and dining room is a 19' x 15' den with a newly installed hardwood floor. There is also a small 4th bedroom or study on this level and a laundry/mudroom/full bath. This 1920s home has a master suite upstairs that is the width of the home with a stand alone tub, walk-in tiled shower, and a double vanity. The 3 upstairs bedrooms are large. Both guest bathrooms have been updated. The view is also enjoyed from the 2nd floor. Beautiful heart pine floors upstairs. The corner lot is large, gently sloping with bearing peach and blueberry tree/bushes. The house sits handsomely on the lot and off the street. It is totally charming inside and out. Being in such good condition, it will not last long on the market so call us to make an appointment now before it's sold.
Inclusions
Refrigerator, gas stove, double oven, dishwasher, blinds but NOT curtains.
Directions
Take Tennessee Ave to 5208 Tennessee Ave.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-10-09T01:36:04Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2026-10-09T01:36:04Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-08-19

More Information

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure
TN
Listing Agent’s License Number
296565
Listing Office’s State of Licensure
TN
Listing Office’s License Number
263642
Co-Listing Agent's State of Licensure
TN
Co-Listing Agent's License Number
720
Co-Listing Office State of Licensure
TN
Co-Listing Office License Number
263642

Room Types

Bathroom Level
First
Bedroom Level
Second
Den Level
First
Dining Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Office Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Dimensions Remarks
Living Room First 20.00 19.00 20 x 19 Spacious, 6 windows, gas FP
Den First 19.00 15.00 19 x 15 New hardwood floors
Dining Room First 19.00 11.50 19 x 11.5 Beautiful parquet floors
Kitchen First 15.50 14.50 15.5 x 14.5 Shelves, cabinets, quartz, gas range, double oven
Office First 14.00 6.00 14 x 6 Office or bedroom
Bathroom First 15.00 6.00 15 x 6 Full bathroom & Laundry
Primary Bedroom Second 17.00 13.00 17 x 13 Large master BR, stand alone tub, shower, double vanity
Bedroom Second 14.00 12.00 14 x 12 Front BR with a study nook
Bathroom Second 8.00 6.00 8 x 6
Bedroom Second 13.00 12.00 13 x 12 Rear Bedroom
Listing Office: The Group Real Estate Brokerage
Last Updated: October – 12 – 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.