4708 Alabama Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409 (MLS# 1531507)

4708 Alabama Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409

$795,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,868 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Contingent

Current Price: $795,000 List Date: 4/02/2026 Last Modified: 4/15/2026

Overview

Description

Fully Reimagined Historic St. Elmo Home with Walkability! Welcome to a rare opportunity in the heart of Historic St. Elmo, one of Chattanooga's most beloved, walkable neighborhoods at the base of Lookout Mountain. This beautifully restored home blends timeless character with a true, top-to-bottom renovation. Taken down to the studs, the home features all new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and major systems throughout, along with fresh interior and exterior paint, updated flooring, and designer finishes. It lives like new while thoughtfully preserving its historic charm. The main level has been opened for modern living, showcasing a stunning kitchen with Dekton countertops, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances including a Wolf range. Original details such as hardwood floors, built-ins, and historic plaster have been carefully restored, and the majority of the home's original pulley and cord windows remain, adding to its authentic character. Select windows have been replaced, includ ... (Read more) Fully Reimagined Historic St. Elmo Home with Walkability! Welcome to a rare opportunity in the heart of Historic St. Elmo, one of Chattanooga's most beloved, walkable neighborhoods at the base of Lookout Mountain. This beautifully restored home blends timeless character with a true, top-to-bottom renovation. Taken down to the studs, the home features all new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and major systems throughout, along with fresh interior and exterior paint, updated flooring, and designer finishes. It lives like new while thoughtfully preserving its historic charm. The main level has been opened for modern living, showcasing a stunning kitchen with Dekton countertops, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances including a Wolf range. Original details such as hardwood floors, built-ins, and historic plaster have been carefully restored, and the majority of the home's original pulley and cord windows remain, adding to its authentic character. Select windows have been replaced, including those in the basement and the upstairs bathroom. Upstairs offers spacious bedrooms, a newly added primary bath with clawfoot tub and double vanity, plus a convenient laundry space. The rebuilt basement provides additional flexibility with improved ceiling height, new concrete flooring, and spray foam insulation. Outside, enjoy new fencing, landscaping, gutters, drainage systems, walkways, back deck, and a private driveway designed for long-term function and ease. Located just minutes from downtown Chattanooga, this home offers walkable access to local favorites like Little Coyote, The Woodshop, and the Tennessee Riverwalk, along with quick access to hiking on Lookout Mountain and nearby attractions like the Incline Railway. A rare blend of historic character, modern updates, and unbeatable location. A full list of improvements is available upon request. The refrigerator (kitchen and basement), stove, washer and dryer, and attached TVs in the main living room, kitchen, & basement stay.

Listing Details MLS# 1531507

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Rooms Total: 10
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 2868
Living Area: 2868
Living Area Source: Tax Records
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 1885
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: 0.15
Lot Size Square Feet: 6534
Lot Size Dimensions: 50.15X121
Association YN: No
View YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 277.2
Deed Book: 12103
Deed Page: 0716

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Free-Standing Gas Range; Free-Standing Refrigerator; Oven; Refrigerator Architectural Style: Other Basement: Finished Community Features: Historic District; Playground; Sidewalks Construction Materials: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air; Electric Exterior Features: Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fencing: Back Yard; Front Yard; Gate; Privacy; Wood Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Block Heating: Heat Pump Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; En Suite; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Separate Shower; Soaking Tub Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Washer Hookup Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Level Parking Features: Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch; Porch - Covered Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop; Shingle Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Public Documents: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Lead Based Paint Pamphlet; TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt

Contract Information

Start Showing Date: 2026-04-02
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-31
Auction YN: No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive: No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 4708
Street Name: Alabama
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Hamilton
State: TN
Postal Code: 37409
Subdivision Name: Beulah Ruoff
MLS Area Major: Chattanooga

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Fully Reimagined Historic St. Elmo Home with Walkability! Welcome to a rare opportunity in the heart of Historic St. Elmo, one of Chattanooga's most beloved, walkable neighborhoods at the base of Lookout Mountain. This beautifully restored home blends timeless character with a true, top-to-bottom renovation. Taken down to the studs, the home features all new HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and major systems throughout, along with fresh interior and exterior paint, updated flooring, and designer finishes. It lives like new while thoughtfully preserving its historic charm. The main level has been opened for modern living, showcasing a stunning kitchen with Dekton countertops, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances including a Wolf range. Original details such as hardwood floors, built-ins, and historic plaster have been carefully restored, and the majority of the home's original pulley and cord windows remain, adding to its authentic character. Select windows have been replaced, including those in the basement and the upstairs bathroom. Upstairs offers spacious bedrooms, a newly added primary bath with clawfoot tub and double vanity, plus a convenient laundry space. The rebuilt basement provides additional flexibility with improved ceiling height, new concrete flooring, and spray foam insulation. Outside, enjoy new fencing, landscaping, gutters, drainage systems, walkways, back deck, and a private driveway designed for long-term function and ease. Located just minutes from downtown Chattanooga, this home offers walkable access to local favorites like Little Coyote, The Woodshop, and the Tennessee Riverwalk, along with quick access to hiking on Lookout Mountain and nearby attractions like the Incline Railway. A rare blend of historic character, modern updates, and unbeatable location. A full list of improvements is available upon request. The refrigerator (kitchen and basement), stove, washer and dryer, and attached TVs in the main living room, kitchen, & basement stay.
Inclusions: The refrigerator in kitchen and basement, the stove, the washer/dryer, the attached tv in the main living room, the attached tv in the kitchen by the back door, and the attached tv in the basement are staying.
Directions: From downtown Chattanooga take Broad Street to Tennessee Ave Left on Tennessee Continue onto St Elmo Ave Turn right onto W 48th St Turn right onto Alabama Ave Destination will be on the right

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-15T20:51:48Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-15
Under Contract Date: 2026-04-15

More Information

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Living Room: Yes

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Agent’s License Number: 294185
Listing Office’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Office’s License Number: 279522
Co-Listing Agent's State of Licensure: TN
Co-Listing Agent's License Number: 318421
Co-Listing Office State of Licensure: TN
Co-Listing Office License Number: 279522

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number: 167g F 023
Elementary School: Calvin Donaldson Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Lookout Valley Middle
High School: Lookout Valley High
Tax Annual Amount: 2543.18
Tax Legal Description: LOT 61 BEULAH RUOFF TRACT FIRST ADD N TO ST ELMO PB2 PG44
Additional Parcels YN: No

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Free-Standing Gas Range: Yes
Free-Standing Refrigerator: Yes
Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Architectural Style

Other: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes

Community Features

Historic District: Yes
Playground: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes

Construction Materials

Shingle Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Gate: Yes
Privacy: Yes
Wood: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Level: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes

Parking Features

Off Street: Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Security Features

Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Porch: Yes
Porch - Covered: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes

Interior Features

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
En Suite: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Roof

Rolled/Hot Mop: Yes
Shingle: 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 ›

Confirmation of Agency ›

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty

Last Updated: April - 15 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.