5204 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409 (MLS# 1527586)

5204 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409

$774,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,500 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,400 Status: Closed

Current Price: $774,000 List Date: 1/30/2026 Last Modified: 3/19/2026

Overview

Description

Located in the heart of Saint Elmo's historic district and facing the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain, this meticulously renovated Victorian offers a rare blend of 19th-century charm and thoughtful modern updates. Originally built circa 1885, the home has been carefully gutted and restored over the past two decades, preserving its character while enhancing everyday livability. A gracious wrap-around covered porch with classic wood railing welcomes you inside, where soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, hardwood floors, and four original decorative fireplaces create a warm, timeless atmosphere. The home offers approximately 2,500 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, including two ensuite bedrooms—one on the main level and another upstairs—along with three full baths and one half bath. Large windows throughout flood the interior with sunlight, highlighting the craftsmanship and architectural details. A detached two-car garage, built approximately eight years ago, ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1527586

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Stories: 3
Rooms Total: 13
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 2500
Living Area: 2500
Living Area Source: Owner
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: Yes
Attached Garage YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.2388
Lot Size Square Feet: 10400
Lot Size Dimensions: 52x200
Association YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 315.6
Sold Price/SqFt: 309.6
Deed Book: 9525
Deed Page: 711

Property Features

Appliances: Electric Range; Free-Standing Refrigerator; Microwave; Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Architectural Style: Victorian Attic Features: Storage Only; Walk-In Attic Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type; Wood Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric Exterior Features: Garden Fencing: None Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Dining Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Block; Brick/Mortar; Combination Heating: Central; Natural Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Chandelier; Eat-in Kitchen; En Suite; High Ceilings; High Speed Internet; Kitchen Island; Primary Downstairs; Separate Dining Room; Separate Shower; Storage; Tile Counters; Tub/shower Combo; Walk-In Closet(s); Whirlpool Tub Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Inside; Laundry Room; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Tri-Level Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Lot Features: Few Trees; Sloped Other Structures: Garage(s) Parking Features: Concrete; Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; Kitchen Level; Off Street; Paved Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Covered; Wrap Around Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt 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; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Mountain(s) Water Source: Public Window Features: Bay Window(s); Blinds; Double Pane Windows; Insulated Windows; Skylight(s) Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom Documents: Lead Based Paint Disclosure; Lead Based Paint Pamphlet; TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-26
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: 5204
Street Name: Tennessee
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Hamilton
State: TN
Postal Code: 37409
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Major: Chattanooga

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Located in the heart of Saint Elmo's historic district and facing the natural beauty of Lookout Mountain, this meticulously renovated Victorian offers a rare blend of 19th-century charm and thoughtful modern updates. Originally built circa 1885, the home has been carefully gutted and restored over the past two decades, preserving its character while enhancing everyday livability. A gracious wrap-around covered porch with classic wood railing welcomes you inside, where soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, hardwood floors, and four original decorative fireplaces create a warm, timeless atmosphere. The home offers approximately 2,500 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, including two ensuite bedrooms—one on the main level and another upstairs—along with three full baths and one half bath. Large windows throughout flood the interior with sunlight, highlighting the craftsmanship and architectural details. A detached two-car garage, built approximately eight years ago, provides exceptional convenience—an uncommon feature for a home of this era. Recent improvements include a brand-new HVAC unit for added comfort. Perfectly positioned for an active and connected lifestyle, the home allows you to walk or bike to grocery stores, acclaimed local restaurants, riverwalks, downtown Chattanooga, hiking and mountain biking trails, and all that the city has to offer. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly special historic home where timeless architecture, modern comforts, and an unbeatable location come together seamlessly.
Inclusions: Free standing refrigerator, electric range, microwave, dishwasher, electric water heater
Directions: South on Tennessee Ave, turn left on W 53rd st. right after the second house on the left turn left in the alley second house on the left.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-03-19T18:52:01Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-03-19
Under Contract Date: 2026-02-07
Close Date: 2026-03-19
Close Price: 774000
Appraisal Waiver YN: No

More Information

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 4
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Agent’s License Number: 289990
Listing Office’s State of Licensure: TN
Listing Office’s License Number: 266132
Co-Listing Agent's State of Licensure: TN
Co-Listing Agent's License Number: 342894
Co-Listing Office State of Licensure: TN
Co-Listing Office License Number: 266132

Room Types

Bathroom Level: First
Bedroom Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Office Level: Third
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number: 167j H 013
Elementary School: Calvin Donaldson Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: East Lake Academy of Fine Arts
High School: Howard School of Academics & Tech
Tax Annual Amount: 2185.32
Tax Legal Description: Lt 9 Mitchells Addn To St Elmo Pb 3 Pg 5 Rev 106-17
Additional Parcels YN: No

Appliances

Electric Range: Yes
Free-Standing Refrigerator: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes

Architectural Style

Victorian: Yes

Attic Features

Storage Only: Yes
Walk-In Attic: Yes

Construction Materials

HardiPlank Type: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Exterior Features

Garden: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lot Features

Few Trees: Yes
Sloped: Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s): Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: Yes

Utilities

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

View

Mountain(s): Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes
Brick/Mortar: Yes
Combination: Yes

Parking Features

Concrete: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Rear: Yes
Kitchen Level: Yes
Off Street: Yes
Paved: Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

Levels

Tri-Level: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Porch - Covered: Yes
Wrap Around: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Spa Features

None: Yes

Window Features

Bay Window(s): Yes
Blinds: Yes
Double Pane Windows: Yes
Insulated Windows: Yes
Skylight(s): Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Chandelier: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
En Suite: Yes
High Ceilings: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Primary Downstairs: Yes
Separate Dining Room: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Storage: Yes
Tile Counters: Yes
Tub/shower Combo: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Whirlpool Tub: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Inside: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Documents

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

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	First
Primary Bathroom	Second
Bedroom	Second
Bedroom	Second
Bedroom	Second
Bathroom	First
Bath Half	First
Kitchen	First
Laundry	First
Dining Room	First
Family Room	First
Living Room	First
Office	Third

Documents

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt ›

Confirmation of Agency ›

Lead Based Paint Pamphlet ›

Listing Office: Zach Taylor - Chattanooga

Last Updated: March - 19 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.