ISO: Downtown digs with at least two bedrooms, parking, yard or nearby greenspace

Introducing DigsDigest: A new NOOGAtoday series where we profile people in search of the perfect #digs.

Although many people move in the summer months, there are plenty of reasons for moving in the winter, and if you have a choice, moving in the off-season could save you money.

There’s that saying that moving is one of the most stressful life events, so we thought we’d play “House Hunters,” and offer some help.

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Here’s how it works: we’ll tell you a little bit about someone searching for new #digs in Chattanooga. Then, we’ll show you three real options that are currently on the market.

Finally – unlike on "House Hunters" – we’ll let you pick which home (or apartment, office space, food trailer, etc.) they should choose. Beats yelling at the TV when a couple picks the “wrong” place, amirite?

Chloé here, and for this first installment, I’m basing the criteria for this home on a couple who I’d love to see move to the Scenic City. (Ahem. It’s my sister + brother-in-law. No pressure, y’all, but bring my nephew here ASAP. Look, I already found you some houses.)

So, here we go.

The buyers

Prospective tenants: Married couple; both mid-career with solid-paying, professional jobs; one child
Budget: 500k or less
Location: Downtown Chattanooga (We’re including North Chattanooga and Southside.)
Bedrooms: At least two
Bathrooms: 1+

Must-have amenities

Reserved parking
Yard or nearby greenspace

Home No. 1: 3-bedroom in North Chattanooga

📍111 Sawyer St.
🛏 3
🛁 2 ½
💰$419,000

This one has plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms so when grandma comes to play, she doesn’t have to stay at an Airbnb. (Wait, is that good or bad? JKJK.) There’s a patio + covered porch, laundry room, walk-in closet, garage and it’s a 7-minute drive from the city center.

Pros: It’s got more space and amenities than needed
Cons: It’s on the high end of the budget

Check out the full listing here.

Home No. 2: Condo on Market Street

📍800 Market St.
🛏 2
🛁 1 ½
💰$499,900

This is downtown Chattanooga living if we ever saw it. Step out the door and you’re in the middle of the city center, near Miller Plaza and Park. There are two parking spots and it’s a secured building.

Pros: The walkability
Cons: Must rely on community greenspace, as opposed to a personal yard

Check out the entire listing here.

Home No. 3: Home near the Aquarium

📍100 Market St.
🛏 2
🛁 2
💰$245,000

You could walk to the aquarium and Coolidge Park from this Market Street condo. And there’s access to a roof with great city views.

Pros: More affordable price point
Cons: The current status is “contingent,” which means it may be sold to someone else already, as long as they meet requirements. But it’s one to watch.

Check the full listing here.

Bonus: Southside loft

📍226 17th St.
🛏 1
🛁 1+
💰$325,000

This Southside loft-style condo is an 8-minute walk from the Chattanooga Choo Choo/the corner of Main + Market streets, where the Southside and downtown meet. It comes with concrete floors and high ceilings + a patio/deck.

Pros: The Southside is hot right now
Cons: There is a homeowner’s association fee

Check out the entire listing here.

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