Do kids play outside in Whitwell, TN?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Whitwell, TN?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are yards well-kept in Whitwell, TN?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Whitwell, TN?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Do residents of Whitwell, TN plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is parking easy in Whitwell, TN?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say parking is easy

Is Whitwell, TN dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Whitwell, TN?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Whitwell, TN quiet?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's quiet

Does Whitwell, TN show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Whitwell, TN walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Whitwell, TN?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say there's wildlife

Is Whitwell, TN walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Whitwell, TN?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say there are community events

Are the streets well-lit in Whitwell, TN?

As of early 2026, 13% of users say streets are well-lit

What is 555 E Illinois Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 555 E Illinois Ave in Whitwell, TN is $220,800 .

What is the price history for 555 E Illinois Ave?

555 E Illinois Ave in Whitwell, TN last sold for $102,200 in December 2019.

Is Whitwell a buyer's or seller's market?

Whitwell is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Whitwell?

Residents describe Whitwell, TN as well-kept, established, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Whitwell, TN .

Does 555 E Illinois Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 555 E Illinois Ave in Whitwell, TN has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 555 E Illinois Ave?

The lot at 555 E Illinois Ave in Whitwell, TN is about 0.53 acres (23,087 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$220,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,336 sqft (on 0.53 acres)

555 E Illinois Ave, Whitwell, TN 37397

Est. Refi. Payment $1,312/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 16, 2019 for $102,200

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$221K

Since last month

$4K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$13K (+6.1%)

Since last sale

$118K (+115.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +219% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$220K
August 2026	$220K
July 2026	$224K
June 2026	$221K
May 2026	$222K
April 2026	$219K
March 2026	$217K
February 2026	$212K
January 2026	$211K
2025
December 2025	$213K
November 2025	$215K
October 2025	$211K
September 2025	$211K
August 2025	$208K
July 2025	$209K
June 2025	$210K
May 2025	$211K
April 2025	$208K
March 2025	$204K
February 2025	$197K
January 2025	$198K
2024
December 2024	$200K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$199K
September 2024	$198K
August 2024	$201K
July 2024	$200K
June 2024	$200K
May 2024	$201K
April 2024	$195K
March 2024	$195K
February 2024	$187K
January 2024	$189K
2023
December 2023	$185K
November 2023	$192K
October 2023	$188K
September 2023	$188K
August 2023	$190K
July 2023	$191K
June 2023	$186K
May 2023	$182K
April 2023	$179K
March 2023	$178K
February 2023	$172K
January 2023	$169K
2022
December 2022	$169K
November 2022	$172K
October 2022	$174K
September 2022	$174K
August 2022	$174K
July 2022	$175K
June 2022	$175K
May 2022	$172K
April 2022	$168K
March 2022	$168K
February 2022	$163K
January 2022	$161K
2021
December 2021	$160K
November 2021	$156K
October 2021	$153K
September 2021	$150K
August 2021	$144K
July 2021	$132K
June 2021	$119K
May 2021	$113K
April 2021	$111K
March 2021	$111K
February 2021	$110K
January 2021	$109K
2020
December 2020	$108K
November 2020	$108K
October 2020	$106K
September 2020	$105K
August 2020	$105K
July 2020	$105K
June 2020	$105K
May 2020	$104K
April 2020	$104K
March 2020	$103K
February 2020	$103K
January 2020	$103K
2019
December 2019	$102K
November 2019	$13K
October 2019	$13K
September 2019	$13K
August 2019	$13K
July 2019	$13K
June 2019	$13K
May 2019	$13K
April 2019	$13K
March 2019	$13K
February 2019	$13K
January 2019	$13K
2018
December 2018	$13K
November 2018	$13K
October 2018	$13K
September 2018	$13K
August 2018	$63K
July 2018	$66K
June 2018	$63K
May 2018	$67K
April 2018	$67K
March 2018	$65K
February 2018	$71K
January 2018	$68K
2017
December 2017	$56K
November 2017	$57K
October 2017	$54K
September 2017	$51K
August 2017	$50K
July 2017	$51K
June 2017	$52K
May 2017	$55K
April 2017	$54K
March 2017	$52K
February 2017	$51K
January 2017	$55K
2016
December 2016	$73K
November 2016	$68K
October 2016	$65K
September 2016	$69K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
145 Pecan St, Whitwell, TN	0.30	Single-Family Home	$73,000	07/30/26	3	1.5	1,112
568 S Elm St, Whitwell, TN	0.44	Single-Family Home	$225,000	04/24/26	3	1.5	1,510
319 S Chestnut St, Whitwell, TN	0.35	Single-Family Home	$158,500	10/01/25	4	2	1,075
158 Spring Ave W, Whitwell, TN	0.63	Single-Family Home	$280,897	04/20/26	3	2	2,366
925 S Magnolia Ave, Whitwell, TN	0.16	Single-Family Home	$372,000	04/17/26	5	2.5	2,702
169 E Maryland Ave, Whitwell, TN	0.57	Single-Family Home	$219,000	05/29/26	2	2	1,584
1163 N Main St, Whitwell, TN	0.72	Single-Family Home	$235,000	06/30/26	3	2	1,104
251 W Iowa Ave, Whitwell, TN	0.75	Single-Family Home	$81,270	06/29/26	3	1	916
225 E Massachusetts Ave, Whitwell, TN	0.63	Single-Family Home	$330,000	06/01/26	4	2	1,700
223 N Elm St, Whitwell, TN	0.81	Single-Family Home	$90,000	12/29/25	3	1	1,300

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
887 S Magnolia Ave, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.12	$198,200	2	1	928	Off Market
S Magnolia Ave, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.14	-	-	-	-	Off Market
463 E Illinois Ave, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.11	$175,000	2	1	1,282	For Sale
925 S Magnolia Ave, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.16	$372,000	5	2.5	2,702	Recently Sold
398 S Magnolia St, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.14	$355,600	3	2	1,832	Off Market
350 E Illinois Ave, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.19	$264,700	3	2	1,680	Off Market
369 E Illinois Ave, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.19	$223,100	2	1	1,424	Off Market
W Of Brow Trl, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.22	-	-	-	-	Off Market
337 E Illinois Ave, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.20	$60,900	4	2	1,830	Off Market
145 Pecan St, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.30	$73,000	3	1.5	1,112	Recently Sold
426 S Elm St, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.31	$126,800	3	1	1,040	Off Market
13329 State Highway 28, Whitwell, TN 37397	0.32	$235,000	1	1.5	1,930	For Sale

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1950

0.53 acre lot

1,336 sqft

$165/sqft

About this House

Attention first time home owners! COMPLETELY Remodeled Cute 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home Located in central Whitwell, TN Convenient location if you work in Chattanooga or surrounding areas. Beautiful view of the mountains as well!

555 E Illinois Ave, Whitwell, TN 37397 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,336 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $102,200 on Dec 16, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $220,800, with a rent estimate of $1,923/month.

Home Details for 555 E Illinois Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Electric
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalExterior: VinylFoundation Type: PiersPatioPorch

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950Year Updated: 1964
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.53 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 16, 2019 Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3188708	Sold	$102,200
Sep 26, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$99,900
Sep 4, 2018 Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1286547	Sold	$12,500
Aug 16, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$15,000
May 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$30,850
Dec 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$30,850
Jan 21, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$22,100
Jan 6, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$22,100 Price decreased by 31%
Dec 4, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$32,100 Price decreased by 13%
Nov 5, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$37,100
Oct 26, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$57,450
Apr 1, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$47,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$759	$116,800

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Market trends in Whitwell

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What Locals Say about Whitwell

At least 9 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say kids play outside
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
82 % Say yards are well-kept
82 % Say car is needed
81 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
77 % Say parking is easy
68 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say neighbors are friendly
56 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
46 % Say there's wildlife
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
43 % Say there are community events
13 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 555 E Illinois Ave

What is 555 E Illinois Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 555 E Illinois Ave in Whitwell, TN is $220,800.
What is the price history for 555 E Illinois Ave?
555 E Illinois Ave in Whitwell, TN last sold for $102,200 in December 2019.
Is Whitwell a buyer's or seller's market?
Whitwell is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Whitwell?
Residents describe Whitwell, TN as well-kept, established, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Whitwell, TN.
Does 555 E Illinois Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 555 E Illinois Ave in Whitwell, TN has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 555 E Illinois Ave?
The lot at 555 E Illinois Ave in Whitwell, TN is about 0.53 acres (23,087 sq ft).