About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 5514 Alabama Avenue in Chattanooga, TN is listed for $529,995 ($283 per sqft). Built in 1900, the home offers 1,872 sqft of living space on a 0.22 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1900
  • 0.22 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
2 full, 1 half
1900

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Step into the character and charm of 5514 Alabama Ave, a historic St. Elmo home built in 1900, ideally situated at the foot of Lookout Mountain. This distinctive bungalow showcases turn-of-the-century character blended with a unique rustic-industrial aesthetic and thoughtful modern updates.

Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 1,892 total square feet, including 1,106 square feet on the main level and 786 square feet of finished walk-out basement, the home sits on a large, fully fenced lot with exceptional outdoor potential. The main level features inviting living spaces, updated kitchen cabinetry, and a convenient half bath.

The finished walk-out basement adds valuable flexibility with a spacious primary suite and full bath, along with an office nook, storage, and versatile space currently used as a gym that could easily serve as a den, media room, or additional office. Updated plumbing and electrical add to the home's functionality, along with numerous improvements made over the years.Outside, the expansive fenced backyard offers privacy, space, and possibilities.

A recently completed concrete walkway extends from the side of the home all the way to the rear porch, creating an attractive and functional connection to the backyard. The substantial concrete pad is also large enough to support a future elevated deck, providing an opportunity to create an additional level of outdoor living space.

Adding to the property's unique appeal is direct rear access from Shauff Pl., providing convenient access to the backyard and excellent potential for a future detached garage, studio, or accessory dwelling, subject to Historic Zoning Commission approval and applicable permits.

With its historic character, flexible living spaces, generous lot, rear street access, and exciting potential for future improvements, 5514 Alabama Ave offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of St. Elmo history while creating something uniquely your own.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,835/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$383
Interest$2,297
Insurance$155

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5514 Alabama Avenue

Chattanooga, TN 37409

Thurman Tract

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)En SuiteHigh CeilingsHigh Speed InternetPrimary DownstairsSeparate Dining RoomSitting AreaStone CountersTub/shower Combo

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Property Details

Flooring

ConcreteHardwood

Construction

Brick

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

On Street

Heating

CentralElectric (Heating)

Cooling

Central AirElectric

Appliances

MicrowaveFree-Standing RefrigeratorFree-Standing Electric RangeElectric Water HeaterDishwasherBar Fridge

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 5514 Alabama Avenue is listed at $529,995 ($283/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,835 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1900, 0.22 acre lot, Fireplace. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite, High Ceilings. Exterior Features: Rain Gutters.

This property is listed by Sherry Lawrence.

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Sherry Lawrence

License 289990

Agent at Zach Taylor Real Estate

Listed by Zach Taylor Real Estate · Broker phone: (423) 451-6654 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 1542140· Source: Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS· 61 days on PropertySimple

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5514 Alabama Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409

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