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5109 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409

Hamilton County · Single Family Residence
$575,000
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3 full
Living area
1,440 sqft
Acreage
0.16 acres
Year built
1940
Property type
Single Family Residence
County
Hamilton
MLS number
1541167

About this property

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. 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 corridor are all within easy reach. This is the community everyone wants to be in...historic, walkable, vibrant, and deeply connected to both nature and city life.

Historic charm, award-winning restoration quality, and one of Chattanooga's most desirable locations converge at 5109 Tennessee Avenue.

Property details4 groups

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Heating
Central, Electric
Cooling
Central Air, Electric

Construction

Construction
Wood Siding
Roof
Shingle
Flooring
Hardwood
Levels
Two
Basement
Partial, Unfinished

Land and access

Lot features
Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Road frontage
City Street
Road surface
Paved
View
Mountain(s)
Parcel number
167j J 017
Annual taxes
$1,954 a year

Schools

Elementary school
Calvin Donaldson Elementary
Middle school
East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
High school
Howard School of Academics & Tech

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.