1187 Wheeler Ave

Chattanooga, TN 37406

$230,000
Price
—
Beds
—
Baths
1,539 Sq. Ft.
$149 / Sq. Ft.
1,539
Sq. Ft.
$149
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Duplexes like this have been creating strong returns for investors for several decades, and they're still going strong! The value-add potential for this duplex is considerable. Located in a strong rental neighborhood where housing is in constant demand this property is located within easy reach of public transportation, employment opportunities, shopping, UTC, and downtown Chattanooga. PHOTOS: Contact listing broker for interior photos which could not be used in the MLS due to branding watermarks....Duplexes like this have been creating strong returns for investors for several decades, and they're still going strong! The value-add potential for this duplex is considerable. Located in a strong rental neighborhood where housing is in constant demand this property is located within easy reach of public transportation, employment opportunities, shopping, UTC, and downtown Chattanooga. PHOTOS: Contact listing broker for interior photos which could not be used in the MLS due to branding watermarks. INVESTORS: The owner has several investment properties for sale and is open to a package deal on those. Inquire for details.
  1. Listed by Philip Lancaster • Rock Point Real Estate

Property Details for 1187 Wheeler Avenue

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LISTING UPDATED: 07/07/2025 05:59 PM

Property Details for 1187 Wheeler Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #1514754
Days on Market25
Taxes$991 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential Income / Duplex
Year Built1962
CountyHamilton County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Rock Point Real Estate, Philip Lancaster (423.400.0101)
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Building Information for 1187 Wheeler Avenue

Building/Complex1187 Wheeler AveFloor-Stories1Residences2Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1962Building Size-

Payment Calculator

$1,288 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,205

Property Taxes

$83

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1187 Wheeler Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Chattanooga
  • County Or Parish: Hamilton
  • Directions: From 3rd St. take Dodson Ave. north to right on Wilson Ave. to right on Wheeler Ave.; property is on the right in the first block.
  • Latitude: 35.048706
  • Longitude: -85.259514
  • Postal Code: 37406
  • State Or Province: TN
  • Subdivision Name: Woodlawn
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 9 PT 10 BLK 7 WOODLAWN PB 2 PG 3
  • Parcel Number: 146d B 028
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $991
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orchard Knob Middle
  • High School: Brainerd High
  • Elementary School: Orchard Knob Elementary
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75X125
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Living Area Source: Tax Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9375.0
  • Building Area Total: 1539.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1539.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type Label: Residential Income
  • New Construction: No
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Senior Community: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 0.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Stories: 1
  • Green Features : Central Air: Yes
  • Green Features : Microwave: No
  • Green Features : Refrigerator: Yes
  • Cooling : Central: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Description: Standard floor plan for common Chattanooga duplex
Room 2
  • Description: Standard floor plan for common Chattanooga duplex
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 Features : Den: No
  • Unit 1 Features : Efficiency: No
  • Unit 1 Features : Kitchen: Yes
  • Unit 1 Features : Microwave: No
  • Unit 1 Features : Refrigerator: Yes
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Features : Den: No
  • Unit 2 Features : Efficiency: No
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 : Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 3 Features : Kitchen: Yes
  • Unit 3 Features : Den: No
  • Unit 3 Features : Living Room: Yes
  • Unit 3 Features : Separate Dining: No
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 : Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 4 Features : Kitchen: Yes
  • Unit 4 Features : Living Room: Yes
  • Unit 4 Features : Separate Dining: No

Property History for 1187 Wheeler Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2025

Contract - Showing

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1514754

—
Jun 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1514754

$230,000—
Mar 8, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #617870087

$65,000

+52.2% / yr

May 30, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #598713214

$47,000

-1.7% / yr

May 26, 2017

Closed

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$47,000—
May 26, 2017

Closed

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$47,000—
May 1, 2017

Contract - Not Showing

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

—
May 1, 2017

Contract - Not Showing

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

—
Apr 11, 2017

Price Change

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$49,900—
Apr 11, 2017

Price Change

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$49,900—
Apr 11, 2017

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$65,000—
Apr 11, 2017

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$65,000—
Dec 19, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #245860325

$55,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2025

Contract - Showing

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1514754

—
06/13/2025

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1514754

$230,000
03/08/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #617870087

$65,000

+52.2% / yr

05/30/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #598713214

$47,000

-1.7% / yr

05/26/2017

Closed

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$47,000
05/26/2017

Closed

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$47,000
05/01/2017

Contract - Not Showing

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

—
05/01/2017

Contract - Not Showing

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

—
04/11/2017

Price Change

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$49,900
04/11/2017

Price Change

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$49,900
04/11/2017

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$65,000
04/11/2017

Listed (Active)

Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS #1251292

$65,000
12/19/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #245860325

$55,000

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

Public Records for 1187 Wheeler Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$494 ($41 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,539 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,539 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,375 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1962Year Renovated1965ZoningR4CountyHAMILTONAPN146D B 028

Schools near 1187 Wheeler Avenue

This home is within Hamilton County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Orchard Knob Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Orchard Knob Middle School
Public6 to 8

Brainerd High School
Public9 to 12

Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
Charter6 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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