3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1171 Sqft

Welcome to your charming bungalow nestled in the heart of historic Saint Elmo. The home is conveniently located on the Virginia Avenue Greenway popular with cyclists, runners, pedestrians, and lots of dog walkers! The property is just 1 mile from the GA state line and the popular training rides of North Georgia, and triathletes know the convenience of living on the IronMan route and being able to start your watch the moment you step off the front porch. Built in 1930, this home exhibits timeless elegance with a blend of historic charm and modern touches. As you step inside the foyer, you'll be greeted by high ceilings, freshly painted rooms and newly refinished original hardwood floors. The updated kitchen features brand new granite countertops and a new sink. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, an eat-in kitchen, and a laundry room. Flexibility to use one of the bedrooms as an office, dining room, or den. There is a large unfinished attic with the possibility to convert to usable/livable space. Rest assured with your new roof (installed Sept. 2023 by Sentri Roofing) that comes with a GAD Golden Pledge Warranty (50-year material, 25-year workmanship with StormGuard Ice and Water Shield) that will be transferred to the new owner. The seamless gutter with gutter guard was installed by Chattanooga Gutter Company in 2018. Other recent updates:

In 2015-2016, improvements were made to increase the home's efficiency (part of epb's home energy rebate program) which resulted in ~33% reduction in the monthly energy bill. Improvements include: electrical upgrade to 200 amps (2015); Goodman 2.5 ton 14 SEER package heat pump with up to 10 KW auxiliary heat (2015); new attic insulation (2016); can lights and ceiling fan (2015); Rheem performance plus water heater (Dec. 2019); crawl space cleaning and installation of a 6 mil static fit vapor barrier installation (July 2019); new crawl space dehumidifier (July 2020), new French drain added to the back of the house with a swale to direct rain water followed by installation of back deck (2020); new Samsung dishwasher (2020); new live edge mantle (Nov. 2023); all stone and tile floors and grout were treated and sealed in Feb. 2024; new barn door installed on master BR (Feb. 2024 AFTER photos were taken) and new toilets installed (Feb. 2024). Original front door was refurbished in Sept 2023.((Your dog will appreciate the built-in dog door that leads to the back deck (new deck installed in July 2020 and deck was sanded, stained and sealed in Feb. 2024 AFTER photos were taken) and fully enclosed backyard. Your dog will love running outside to greet their furry friends and dog walkers passing by on the Virginia Avenue Greenway. The backyard is not only great for a game of fetch, but also a sweet spot for a game of corn hole, grilling out and hanging out by the fire pit, or tending your 8' x 20' vegetable garden (with brand new walls) that boasts super rich soil that has produced bountiful harvests for the past decade. While gardening, you are guaranteed to meet friendly neighbors, should you choose to do so, who are passing by on the social thoroughfare. The male pomegranate tree in the side yard is a featured on the St. Elmo Tree Walk and the female tree is in the neighbor's yard across the street. The backyard also includes a 10' x 16' lofted barn/ utility shed for storing bikes, kayaks, gear and lawn equipment. Northwest exterminating (part of Jody Millard pest control) has been used at this location for the last decade with transfer of the Green Elite agreement available for new owners. The next pest service (which is quarterly) is scheduled for March and the next termite inspection will be in November (which is annually). ((More about location: Outdoors enthusiasts (mountain and gravel bikers, hikers, and trail runners) will appreciate easy access to Guild-Hardy Trailhead Lookout Mountain Trails, Glenn Falls, and the Hawkins Ridge Footpath along Sunnyside Ridge.The "Boulders on Old Wauhatchie Pike" off of Guild Trail is popular among local climbers. The St. Elmo playground is just 3.5 blocks away. Those wanting to commute to downtown Chattanooga by bike can hop on the Riverwalk next to the new Publix on St. Elmo Ave (less than 1 mile away) and head towards the Wheland Foundry trailhead to access the Riverfront for a quick ride into the city.