21 W Bell Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405 (MLS# 1540015)

21 W Bell Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405

New Listing

$850,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 3,162 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,800 Status: Active

Current Price: $850,000 List Date: 8/04/2026 Last Modified: 8/04/2026

Overview

Description

Bring your vision to life with this one-of-a-kind opportunity located on a prime parcel in the heart of a rapidly growing area! Rich in history and formerly used as a church, this distinctive property is ready for its next chapter. Major improvements have already been completed, including structural reinforcement, a new roof, new windows, and a complete interior taken down to the studs providing the perfect blank canvas for your custom build-out. The sale also includes the adjoining corner lot at 29 W. Bell Ave. (will not divide), offering additional space and flexibility for your plans. With transitional zoning and incredible potential, this is a rare chance to transform a historic property into something truly extraordinary. Whether you're an investor, developer, or visionary, the opportunities here are endless.

Listing Details MLS# 1540015

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: Yes
Bathrooms Total: Yes
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3162
Living Area: 3162
Living Area Source: Tax Records
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 1950
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: 0.3857
Lot Size Square Feet: 16800
Lot Size Dimensions: 82X100 & 100X86
Association YN: No
View YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 268.82
Deed Book: Yes
Deed Page: 28
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: None Architectural Style: Other Attic Features: None Basement: Unfinished Community Features: None Construction Materials: Brick Cooling: None Exterior Features: None Fencing: None Flooring: See Remarks Foundation Details: Block Heating: None Interior Features: See Remarks Laundry Features: None Listing Terms: Cash Lot Features: Corner Lot Other Equipment: None Other Structures: None Parking Features: On Street Patio And Porch Features: None Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Frontage Type: City Street Roof: Metal Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: Personal Interest Structure Type: Free Standing Building; Mixed Use Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Phone Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Water Source: Public Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows Documents: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Lead Based Paint Pamphlet; TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2026-08-03
Auction YN: No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing: Yes
Property Sub Type: Mixed Use
Office Exclusive: No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 21
Street Direction Prefix: W
Street Name: Bell
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Hamilton
State: TN
Postal Code: 37405
Subdivision Name: North Chatt Land Co
MLS Area Major: Chattanooga

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Bring your vision to life with this one-of-a-kind opportunity located on a prime parcel in the heart of a rapidly growing area! Rich in history and formerly used as a church, this distinctive property is ready for its next chapter. Major improvements have already been completed, including structural reinforcement, a new roof, new windows, and a complete interior taken down to the studs providing the perfect blank canvas for your custom build-out. The sale also includes the adjoining corner lot at 29 W. Bell Ave. (will not divide), offering additional space and flexibility for your plans. With transitional zoning and incredible potential, this is a rare chance to transform a historic property into something truly extraordinary. Whether you're an investor, developer, or visionary, the opportunities here are endless.
Inclusions: 29 W Bell Ave is included in sale.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-04T01:44:11Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-08-03

More Information

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Agent’s License Number: 333634
Listing Office’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Office’s License Number: 259160

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number: 135d A 039
Elementary School: Red Bank Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Red Bank Middle
High School: Red Bank High School
Tax Annual Amount: 2778.58
Tax Legal Description: Pt Lts 57,58 North Chatt Land Co Pb 1 Pg28
Additional Parcels YN: Yes
Additional Parcels Description: 29 W Bell Ave

Appliances

None: Yes

Architectural Style

Other: Yes

Attic Features

None: Yes

Basement

Unfinished: Yes

Community Features

None: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes

Exterior Features

None: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot: Yes

Other Equipment

None: Yes

Other Structures

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Personal Interest: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Available: Yes
Phone Available: Yes
Sewer Available: Yes
Water Available: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes

Parking Features

On Street: Yes

Structure Type

Free Standing Building: Yes
Mixed Use: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

None: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Window Features

ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows: Yes

Flooring

See Remarks: Yes

Heating

None: Yes

Interior Features

See Remarks: Yes

Laundry Features

None: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Documents

Lead Based Paint Disclosure: Yes
Lead Based Paint Pamphlet: Yes
TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt: Yes

Documents

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt ›

Personal Interest ›

Confirmation of Agency ›

Listing Office: Fletcher Bright Realty

Last Updated: August - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.