408 Chestnut St

1,372 Sq. Ft.
$109 / Sq. Ft.
1,372
Sq. Ft.
$109
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Calling all investors, flippers, and buyers looking for their next project. This fixer-upper offers strong potential with several major system updates already completed, making it an excellent opportunity for a rental, flip, or long-term investment property. Situated on a spacious lot with mature trees and fenced areas, the home features a large kitchen with ample cabinet space, spacious living areas, an oversized bathroom with garden tub, and flexible spaces ready for your vision and updates. Major...Calling all investors, flippers, and buyers looking for their next project. This fixer-upper offers strong potential with several major system updates already completed, making it an excellent opportunity for a rental, flip, or long-term investment property. Situated on a spacious lot with mature trees and fenced areas, the home features a large kitchen with ample cabinet space, spacious living areas, an oversized bathroom with garden tub, and flexible spaces ready for your vision and updates. Major improvements include newer sewer and water lines, approximately 90% new PEX plumbing, updated electrical wiring completed around five years ago, and an HVAC system that is also approximately five years old. Outside, the property includes covered porch space, storage buildings, and a 20x20 powered shed that could easily be converted into an ADU or additional living space for added rental income. The backyard offers privacy and plenty of room for outdoor living or future improvements. Bring your vision and unlock the potential this property has to offer!
  1. Listed by Randy Durham • Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC
  2. Listed by Amanda Durham • Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC

Property Details for 408 Chestnut Street

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/22/2026 11:14 AM

Property Details for 408 Chestnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #1534851
Days on Market19
Taxes$1,123 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,989 SF
CountyWalker County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC, Randy Durham; Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC, Amanda Durham
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Building Information for 408 Chestnut Street

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,989 SF

Payment Calculator

$841 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$747

Property Taxes

$94

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 408 Chestnut Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: LaFayette
  • County Or Parish: Walker
  • Directions: From Lafayette. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto South Main St, Turn right onto W Main St, Turn left onto Chestnut St House will be on the right Turn left onto Chestnut St
  • Latitude: 34.701572
  • Longitude: -85.292926
  • Postal Code: 30728
  • State Or Province: GA
  • Subdivision Name: Lafayette Highlands
  • Road : Gravel: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 7,8,9 & PT 10 BLK A LAFAYETTE HIGHLANDS LANDLOT: 44 LANDDIST: 7/4
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 1037 131
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,123
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaFayette Middle
  • High School: LaFayette High
  • Elementary School: Gilbert Elementary School
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 90X150
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Living Area Source: Tax Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14989.68
  • Building Area Total: 1372.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1372.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Senior Community: No
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Pool Features: None
  • Community Features: None
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Roofing : Shingle: Yes
  • Structures : None: Yes
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Electric: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan
  • Room Type: Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Levels: One
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Tub/shower Combo
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Stories: 1
  • Green Features : Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling : Central: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 Features : Living Room: Yes
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Features : Kitchen: Yes
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 Features : Storage: Yes
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 Features : Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Pays : None: Yes

Property History for 408 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2026

Price Change

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1534851

$149,900—
May 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1534851

$159,900—
Apr 30, 2026

Expired

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1523071

$144,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2026

Price Change

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1534851

$149,900
05/15/2026

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1534851

$159,900
04/30/2026

Expired

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1523071

$144,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 408 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,000Additions$43,282Total$49,282
Tax Record2025$1,123 ($94 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,372 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,372 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,504 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated2000ZoningR2CountyWALKERAPN1037 131Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 408 Chestnut Street

This home is within Walker County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Gilbert Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lafayette Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lafayette High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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408 Chestnut Street is a single family home for sale in LaFayette, GA 30728. This property was listed for sale on May 15, 2026 by Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC, it's currently listed at $149,900. This listing's school district is Walker County School District. Nearby schools include Gilbert Elementary School, Lafayette Middle School and Lafayette High School. 408 Chestnut Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,372 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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Listing Courtesy of Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC, Randy Durham; Real Estate Partners Chattanooga LLC, Amanda Durham

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