2432 Dodds AvenueChattanooga, TN 37407Price: $185,000

This 1920 cottage on Dodds Avenue, an uncommon amount of land this close to downtown Chattanooga. From the street, twin front gables, vertical gray siding with a darker trim band, and crisp white windows and doors give the house a clean, well-kept face. A short run of wood steps with a white rail leads to the front entry, where a half-lite door lets in the morning light. Inside, 906 square feet hold 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, a count that's hard to find in a home of this size. Luxury vinyl flooring covers the main living areas, there is a tub/shower combination, and central heat and air keep the whole house comfortable through every season. Electric, water, and public sewer are all connected, and everything sits on a single level with no basement to manage. The back of the house is where the lot shows what it can do. A covered rear porch with a concrete floor and white posts shelters a second entry, with room for a couple of chairs and a grill out of the rain. Beyond it, the yard runs long and open, bordered by mature trees and broad-leafed plantings. There's space for raised beds, a fire pit, a play area, or a future workshop, subject to city approval. A gravel drive along the side provides off-street parking. Then there's the location. The home sits on Dodds Avenue just before East 25th Street, and downtown is a straight shot west on Main Street, so the restaurants, the riverfront, and the rest of the city stay easy to reach while you come home to real room outside. Cash, conventional, FHA, and VA financing are all welcome. The home is currently tenant occupied. Arrange a private showing and walk the full lot in person.