Today, we’re bringing back DigsDigest: A series where we profile local residents in search of the perfect digs.

The real estate market in Chattanooga especially can be quite a wild ride — all kinds of people are moving to the Scenic City for the natural surroundings, low cost of living, and its diverse economy + job market.

To help out, we’re playing “House Hunters” + showing you three real housing options that are currently on the market.

Before we dive into the homes, let’s take a look at some numbers:

🏡 Median home value in Chattanooga: $244,234

💸 Median price of homes currently on the market: $305,000

🔑 Percentage of residents who are homeowners: 52.57%

Next up, here’s our prospective buyers:

Budget: $350,000
Location: Downtown or downtown adjacent
Bedrooms needed: 3
Bathrooms needed: 2+

Can it be done? Let’s find out.

House No. 1: Beautifully refinished hilltop home

📍 3435 Idlewild Cir.

📐 2,633 sqft.

🛏️ 3 bedrooms

🛁 2 bathrooms

💰 $319,000

This home has real hardwood floors, an open floor plan, a brand new kitchen, and a brick fireplace. Our favorite part? A sunroom with floor to ceiling windows.