5514 Alabama Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37409

$529,995
3
BD
3
BA
1,872
SqFt

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List Price
$529,995
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
3541316
Days on Market
8
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,872
Lot Size
9,583
Acres
0.22
County
Hamilton County

Property 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.

Additional Information

Amenities Other
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, High Speed Internet
Basement Description
Crawl Space, Finished
Community Amenities
Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks
Construction Type
Other, Brick
Cooling System
Central Air, Electric
Elementary School
Calvin Donaldson Elementary
Fence Type
Back Yard
Floor Types
Concrete, Wood
Heating System
Central, Electric
High School
Lookout Valley Middle / High School
Interior Other
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, High Speed Internet
Junior High School
Lookout Valley Middle / High School
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Living Area
1,872
Lot Description
Level
Lot Dimensions
50.7X194.1
Number Of Fireplaces
1
Number Of Stories
1
Patio Deck
Screened
Roofing Material
Other
Sewer System
Public Sewer
Style
Ranch
Subdivision
Thurman Tract
Tax Amount
$3,044
Water Source
Public
Year Built
1900
Style
Ranch
Type
Single Family Residential

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