5109 tennessee avenue

5109 Tennessee Avenue is a charming and unique 3 bed 2 bath, 1.5-story historic cottage in the heart of St. Elmo. This home offers a rare opportunity to restore and personalize a St Elmo gem of a home. The home is situated on a shaded a corner lot with ample opportunity for modernization or even expansion in square footage. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors along with a built-in cabinet that adds charm and history to the home. The main level features one bedroom, one full bathroom, kitchen, dining, and a laundry nook, while the original wooded staircase leads upstairs to two additional bedrooms, a full bath, along with extra storage tucked into the dormer knee walls. The roof is just 6 months old, providing a great start for future improvements. The basement and attached 1 car garage are accessible by an interior staircase. Within the basement you will find an unfinished bonus room in this space offering the option for a future workshop, storage, or potential extra living area with the addition of an egress window. Enjoy a covered side porch that connects to a deck leading to the rear entry door. The fully fenced side yard is ideal for pets or children to play safely in, and the yard is shaded by large mature oak trees. In addition, the property also offers 2 fruit-producing fig trees in the sunny front yard, perfect for a future garden. A little about the neighborhood: Historic St Elmo is an eclectic and vibrant neighborhood nestled at the foot of Lookout Mountain roughly 4 miles from Downtown Chattanooga. This sweet and cozy neighborhood offers convenience and walkability with its proximity to an array of amenities: Virginia Ave bike path, grocery stores, post office, restaurants & shopping, an upgraded playground, attractions, trails (Lookout Mountain and Hawkins Ridge) and even a waterfall. Come make this charmer of a home and wonderful neighborhood your own. Local lenders preferred. Don't miss the chance to make this St.