930 Oak Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403 (MLS# 1523557)

930 Oak Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403

$1,100,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,304 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,425 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,100,000 List Date: 11/06/2025 Last Modified: 3/03/2026

Overview

Description

Come see this maginificcent period home with its beautiful renovations, making it move in ready! Known as the Cavender House, built as a spacious and elegant family home in 1906, it sits on the corner of Oak and Central Avenue in the historic FORTWOOD neighborhood. The home's location makes it convenient to all that Chattanooga has to offer. It is in close vicinity to three major area hospitals, University of Tennessee, museums, restaurants and downtown attractions. The ample parking space is paved for six cars in its own private courtyard, which is a rarity in a residential neighborhood where residents must park their cars on the street. Listed on the National Gallery of Historic Homes, this unique Victorian Home was grandfathered for R4 zoning in January of 1981, and is perfect for a family, business, or group of professionals. Can also be considered for a B&B a/o an AirBNB with owner occupancy based on new zoning. Additional off street leased parking is available across the ...

Supplements: Down the corridor is a beautifully designed kitchen with pantry and new stainless appliances, providing all the modern conveniences. Adjacent is both a formal dining area and a breakfast room. A full bedroom or office space is also available on the main level. Finishing out the main level is a half bath and newly designed added full bath. Four la ...

Listing Details MLS# 1523557

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
5
Stories
2
Rooms Total
17
Bathrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
3304
Above Grade Finished Area Source
Tax Records
Below Grade Finished Area
1119
Living Area
3304
Living Area Source
Tax Records
Enhanced Accessible
No
Year Built
1906
New Construction YN
No
Builder's Warranty YN
No
Home Warranty YN
Yes
Garage YN
No
Carport YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.19
Lot Size Square Feet
8424.84
Lot Size Dimensions
58 x 142
Association YN
No
View YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Spa YN
No
Senior Community YN
No
Green Features YN
No
Sign On Property YN
Yes
List Price/SqFt
332.93
Deed Book
2805
Deed Page
330

Property Features

Appliances: Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Heater Architectural Style: Victorian Attic Features: Walk-In Attic Basement: Partial Community Features: Historic District; Sidewalks Construction Materials: Brick; Stone Brick and Stone Features: 3/4 Brick Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units Exterior Features: Rain Gutters Fencing: None Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar Heating: Central; Electric Interior Features: Bookcases; Breakfast Room; Chandelier; Crown Molding; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Pantry; Separate Dining Room; Sitting Area; Tub/shower Combo; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; Owner May Carry Lot Features: City Lot; Corner Lot; Level Other Structures: None Parking Features: Off Street; On Street; Parking Lot; Paved Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch - Covered; Rear Porch; 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: Alley Paved; Paved Roof: Slate Sewer: Public Sewer Spa Features: None Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Phone Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Public Window Features: Wood Frames Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Utility Room; Other Room Documents: TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date
2025-11-06
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
930
Street Name
Oak
Street Suffix
Street
County
Hamilton
State
TN
Postal Code
37403
Subdivision Name
Fortwood Historic
MLS Area Major
Chattanooga

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Come see this maginificcent period home with its beautiful renovations, making it move in ready! Known as the Cavender House, built as a spacious and elegant family home in 1906, it sits on the corner of Oak and Central Avenue in the historic FORTWOOD neighborhood. The home's location makes it convenient to all that Chattanooga has to offer. It is in close vicinity to three major area hospitals, University of Tennessee, museums, restaurants and downtown attractions. The ample parking space is paved for six cars in its own private courtyard, which is a rarity in a residential neighborhood where residents must park their cars on the street. Listed on the National Gallery of Historic Homes, this unique Victorian Home was grandfathered for R4 zoning in January of 1981, and is perfect for a family, business, or group of professionals. Can also be considered for a B&B a/o an AirBNB with owner occupancy based on new zoning. Additional off street leased parking is available across the street. Constructed of solid brick, this two-story home has a partially finished basement and a walk-up attic that runs the entire length and breadth of the house. Slate roof features pyramid and gable details, wood shingled dormer and front gable pediment. A one-story wrap around porch with small Ionic columns, oak & pinewood floors, wainscoting, original mouldings, chair rails in the dining room, high ceilings and transoms are just some of the extraordinary features. Seven fireplaces with each mantlepiece a work of art, feature engraved fireplace fittings and are highlights of the home. The same tiger oak seen on the staircase is used on the floor to ceiling massive pocket doors which give privacy to the parlor and the dining room. Beautiful woodwork carvings and intricate etchings throughout the home demonstrate the quality of workmanship. The foyer of the main floor opens to a sitting area with fireplace and grand staircase.
Directions
From downtown Chattanooga; go East on Mc Callie Ave; Left on Central Ave; Left on Oak St.; House on left at corner.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2025-11-06T19:26:55Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2025-11-06

More Information

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
7
Bedroom
Yes
Den
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Property Condition

Year Built Effective
1906-01-01
Updated/Remodeled
Yes

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure
TN
Listing Agent’s License Number
302537
Listing Office’s State of Licensure
TN
Listing Office’s License Number
258796
Co-Listing Agent's State of Licensure
TN
Co-Listing Agent's License Number
289676
Co-Listing Office State of Licensure
TN
Co-Listing Office License Number
258796

Room Types

Bathroom Level
First
Bedroom Level
Second
Bonus Room Level
Second
Dining Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Laundry Level
Basement
Living Room Level
First
Office Level
Basement
Utility Room Level
Basement
Bathroom
Yes
Bedroom
Yes
Bonus Room
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Utility Room
Yes
Other Room
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number
146h F 009
Elementary School
Brown Elementary
Middle Or Junior School
Orchard Knob Middle
High School
Howard School of Academics & Tech
Tax Annual Amount
6628.64
Tax Legal Description
Lt 13 Pt 14 Kirbys Addn Pb 5 Pg 3
Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount
147720
Additional Parcels YN
No

Currently Not Used

Below Grade Finished Area Source
Tax Records

Appliances

Electric Oven
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Electric Water Heater
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Water Heater
Yes

Architectural Style

Victorian
Yes

Attic Features

Walk-In Attic
Yes

Basement

Partial
Yes

Community Features

Historic District
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick
Yes
Stone
Yes

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Owner May Carry
Yes

Lot Features

City Lot
Yes
Corner Lot
Yes
Level
Yes

Other Structures

None
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Road Surface Type

Alley Paved
Yes
Paved
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Utilities

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Phone Available
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes
Multi Units
Yes

Foundation Details

Brick/Mortar
Yes

Parking Features

Off Street
Yes
On Street
Yes
Parking Lot
Yes
Paved
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch
Yes
Porch - Covered
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes
Wrap Around
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Spa Features

None
Yes

Window Features

Wood Frames
Yes

Brick and Stone Features

3/4 Brick
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes

Interior Features

Bookcases
Yes
Breakfast Room
Yes
Chandelier
Yes
Crown Molding
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
High Ceilings
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Separate Dining Room
Yes
Sitting Area
Yes
Tub/shower Combo
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Roof

Slate
Yes

Documents

TN Prop Cond Disc or Exempt
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Other Foyer: Level: First
Living Room First
Dining Room First
Kitchen First
Breakfast Room First
Office Basement Special Room
Bonus Room Second Special Room
Bathroom First Bathroom Half
Bathroom First Full Bathroom
Bathroom Basement Full Bathroom
Bathroom Second Full Bathroom
Bedroom Second
Bedroom Second
Bedroom Second
Bedroom Second
Utility Room Basement
Laundry Basement

Documents

Listing Office: Horizon Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: March - 03 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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