5505 Alabama Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409 (MLS# 1544695)

5505 Alabama Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409

$460,000

Newer construction in the heart of historic St. Elmo

Open main level with dark engineered hardwood floors.

Gray shaker kitchen with granite countertops and a center island.

Primary suite on main level with a large walk-in closet and double doors to the back patio.

Virtually staged patio with new wooden privacy fence.

The actual patio, with new wooden privacy fence.

Open floor plan with natural light from all the windows.

Dining area flows right into the kitchen.

View from the dining area to the living room.

Kitchen with stainless appliances and professional-grade range hood.

Kitchen island with built-in microwave and dishwasher.

Island view toward the front of the house.

Granite countertops with lots of cabinets.

Plenty of counter space for cooking and prep.

Floor-to-ceiling cabinets add storage at the end of the kitchen, with a separate walk-in pantry next to the fridge.

Large walk-in pantry next to refrigerator.

Laundry and mud room with a door out to the patio.

Primary bathroom with double vanities and granite countertops.

new privacy fence with gate to side yard.

Landing space at the top of the stairs - great for office, library, or homeschool area.

Upstairs bedroom 2 with double door closet.

Upstairs full bath with tub and shower combo.

Upstairs bedroom 3 with double door closet.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,904 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Active

Current Price: $460,000 List Date: 10/16/2026 Last Modified: 10/19/2026

Overview

Description

Open Houses this Saturday and Sunday from 1 – 4 pm. Newer construction in the heart of historic St. Elmo. Built in 2021 and owned by one family, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home gives you St. Elmo's charm without the upkeep of a 100-year-old house. The open main level features dark engineered hardwood floors and a gray shaker kitchen with granite countertops, a center island, and a professional-grade range hood. The primary suite is on the main level, with a double vanity, walk-in shower, and direct access to a private rear patio enclosed by a new cedar privacy fence. Upstairs, a generous landing makes an easy home office. Move-in ready. Step outside and St. Elmo is your backyard. You're two blocks from the Virginia Avenue Greenway trailhead on 55th Street, 0.7 miles from Guild-Hardy Trail, and 1.4 miles from Virginia Avenue Park. The Tennessee Riverwalk connects St. Elmo to downtown, Erlanger Park (home of the Chattanooga Lookouts) and the Riverpark corridor. Walk to live music at The … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1544695

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 9
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 1904
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Living Area: 1904
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 2021
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: 0.25
Lot Size Square Feet: 10890
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X212
Association YN: No
View YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 241.6

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Microwave Attic Features: Storage Only Basement: None Community Features: Street Lights Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Multi Units Exterior Features: Rain Gutters; Storage Fencing: Partial; Wood Flooring: Carpet; Engineered Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Slab Heating: Central; Electric Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding; Eat-in Kitchen; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Downstairs; Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Tub/shower Combo; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan; Assumable Lot Features: City Lot; Level; Near Public Transit Other Equipment: None Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Concrete; Driveway; Off Street; On Street Patio And Porch Features: Porch – Covered Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Shingle Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Spa Features: None Special Listing Conditions: Standard Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Phone Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Drapes; Screens; Shades; Vinyl Frames Documents: TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-16
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: 5505
Street Name: Alabama
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Hamilton
State: TN
Postal Code: 37409
Subdivision Name: Ward Bates & Bradfor
MLS Area Major: Chattanooga

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Open Houses this Saturday and Sunday from 1 – 4 pm. Newer construction in the heart of historic St. Elmo. Built in 2021 and owned by one family, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home gives you St. Elmo's charm without the upkeep of a 100-year-old house. The open main level features dark engineered hardwood floors and a gray shaker kitchen with granite countertops, a center island, and a professional-grade range hood. The primary suite is on the main level, with a double vanity, walk-in shower, and direct access to a private rear patio enclosed by a new cedar privacy fence. Upstairs, a generous landing makes an easy home office. Move-in ready. Step outside and St. Elmo is your backyard. You're two blocks from the Virginia Avenue Greenway trailhead on 55th Street, 0.7 miles from Guild-Hardy Trail, and 1.4 miles from Virginia Avenue Park. The Tennessee Riverwalk connects St. Elmo to downtown, Erlanger Park (home of the Chattanooga Lookouts) and the Riverpark corridor. Walk to live music at The Woodshop Listening Room, The Hot Chocolatier and BlueCross Healthy Place at St. Elmo, and you're just minutes from St. Elmo Avenue's restaurants and bars, the Incline Railway and Lookout Mountain.
Directions: From downtown, take Broad St. south to St. Elmo. Turn right on 55th St. and then left on Alabama Ave. Home will be on the right. SOP

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-16T09:34:47Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-10-16

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License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Agent’s License Number: 332459
Listing Office’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Office’s License Number: 265817

Documents

TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt ›

Floor Plan ›

Listing Office: LPT Realty LLC

Last Updated: October – 19 – 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.