1029 E 8th St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Martin Luther King- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,280 sqft
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,280 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,280 sqft
Price/Sqft
$242
About this House
Are you tired of the noisy multi tenant building life, but want to be in the downtown area? No more wondering where your car is parked. This historic home on a low traveled residential street, is a 2 bedroom and 2 full bathroom home. It was completely gutted and the interior rebuilt in 2019. It has off-street (rear) parking as well as a private fenced backyard with a covered patio and fire pit. It is located on a shady residential street and is within walking distance to the heart of downtown. The entirely renovated interior(2019) gives the feeling of a fresh, new home. The bedrooms are spacious with large 5 x 8 closets, and the kitchen is equipped with new cabinetry, granite countertops and bright lighting. The two bathrooms have new vanities, granite counters, and all new fixtures (including tub and shower) along with all new tile surrounds.
Two original 30's era exposed-brick fireplaces were preserved and included as a neat juxtaposition among the modern living space. All floors, as well as interior doors and baseboards are completely new and can be easily cleaned. As for the home exterior, it has additionally been updated, with covered and fenced patio space. All plumbing (including all water & sewer pipes), electrical (including all wiring & service panel), and HVAC (including new unit and all ductwork) were replaced in the 2019 renovation. It is ultimately like moving into a new home (new paint Jan 2025) within a well-established neighborhood. Rental rate includes all outside lawn landscaping and maintenance. Tenant covers utilities which includes Electricity, Water/Sewer.
Tenant pays all utilities (trash service provided) Landlord will cover all yard maintenance & mowing, free off street parking (2 spaces), pet(s) considered (but Landlord will need to meet dogs first and pet deposit will be required), no smokers, renters insurance required
Two original 30's era exposed-brick fireplaces were preserved and included as a neat juxtaposition among the modern living space. All floors, as well as interior doors and baseboards are completely new and can be easily cleaned. As for the home exterior, it has additionally been updated, with covered and fenced patio space. All plumbing (including all water & sewer pipes), electrical (including all wiring & service panel), and HVAC (including new unit and all ductwork) were replaced in the 2019 renovation. It is ultimately like moving into a new home (new paint Jan 2025) within a well-established neighborhood. Rental rate includes all outside lawn landscaping and maintenance. Tenant covers utilities which includes Electricity, Water/Sewer.
Tenant pays all utilities (trash service provided) Landlord will cover all yard maintenance & mowing, free off street parking (2 spaces), pet(s) considered (but Landlord will need to meet dogs first and pet deposit will be required), no smokers, renters insurance required
1029 E 8th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,280 sqft single-family home in Martin Luther King. It last sold for $125,000 on Feb 19, 2019 (6,657% above the $1,850 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2024 with an asking price of $1,850 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 25, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $310,100, with a rent estimate of $1,907/month.
Home Details for 1029 E 8th St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Heat Pump |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
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Exterior Home Features Lawn |
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site |
Price History for 1029 E 8th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 01/25/2025 | $1,850 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 12/23/2024 | $1,850 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 01/26/2021 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rental Manager | |
| 01/23/2021 | $1,450 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 11/09/2019 | $1,395 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 11/08/2019 | $1,395 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 10/09/2019 | $1,495 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 09/21/2019 | $1,575 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 09/04/2019 | $1,650 | Listed For Rent | N/A |
| 02/19/2019 | $125,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 08/05/2016 | $106,500 | Sold | Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1250639 |
| 01/25/2008 | $67,500 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Chattanooga
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$342K
$18.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$194
$6MoM
Available listings
1102
17MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $749 |
| Assessment | $197,700 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1029 E 8th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.11 | Single-Family Home | $355,000 | 09/04/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,200 | |
0.06 | Single-Family Home | $345,000 | 10/07/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,226 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $364,700 | 04/30/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,415 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $422,500 | 06/15/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,616 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $224,000 | 02/27/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,004 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $299,000 | 02/27/26 | 3 | 1 | 912 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $405,000 | 07/28/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,600 | |
0.03 | Single-Family Home | $175,000 | 10/03/25 | 1 | 960 | ||
0.63 | Single-Family Home | $342,000 | 05/04/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,314 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $442,000 | 11/14/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,524 |
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