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Knoxville Homes For Sale

Browse houses for sale in Knoxville, Tennessee — downtown and Old City living, historic Fourth & Gill and Island Home, family neighborhoods in West Knoxville, and new construction in Hardin Valley.

Live Knoxville home listings below · Updated July 2026

The Knoxville Housing Market

A quick snapshot of Knoxville — then use the searches and neighborhood guides below to narrow fast.

A city on the rise: Knoxville’s downtown renaissance, UT energy, and steady job growth keep it among the Southeast’s most in-demand mid-size metros.
Priced below its peers: Knoxville homes still cost meaningfully less than Nashville, Chattanooga suburbs, or comparable Sun Belt metros.
West is the engine: Farragut, Hardin Valley, and the Turkey Creek corridor lead schools, new construction, and price growth.
Character neighborhoods: Fourth & Gill, Old North, Island Home, and Sequoyah Hills offer historic homes minutes from downtown.
The river runs through it: Fort Loudoun Lake gives Knoxville true in-town waterfront from Sequoyah Hills to Concord.
No state income tax: plus Knox County’s moderate property taxes keep total ownership costs low.
Easy search strategy: pick your corridor first — downtown, north, south, east, or west — then filter by school zone and budget.

Explore Knoxville Neighborhoods

Each area has its own character, price points, and inventory. Start with a quick “what it’s like” overview.

Downtown & Old City ◊ Urban

Lofts, condos, and townhomes around Gay Street and Market Square — walk to everything Knoxville does best.

West Knoxville & Bearden ◊ Established

Tree-lined family neighborhoods along Kingston Pike with quick access to Turkey Creek and top-rated schools.

Farragut & Hardin Valley ◊ Growth

Premium school zones and the metro’s most active new-construction corridors.

North Knoxville ◊ Character

Fourth & Gill, Old North, and Fountain City — historic homes and front-porch neighborhoods on the upswing.

South Knoxville ◊ Outdoors

The Urban Wilderness at your doorstep — trails, river access, and some of the city’s best remaining value.

Sequoyah Hills & the River ◊ Premier

Knoxville’s signature addresses — boulevard estates and waterfront along Fort Loudoun Lake.

Knoxville Home Buying FAQs

Quick answers to common questions about buying a house in Knoxville, Tennessee.

How much does a house cost in Knoxville?

Knoxville spans everything from affordable starter homes in North and East Knoxville to premium Sequoyah Hills and Farragut addresses. The metro’s median remains below the national average — tell us your budget and we’ll map it to neighborhoods.

What are the best neighborhoods for families?

West Knoxville dominates on schools: Farragut, Hardin Valley, and the A.L. Lotts/West Valley zones. Maryville and Oak Ridge, just outside the city, are also perennial family favorites.

Is Knoxville a good place to relocate?

Consistently ranked among the country’s best-value cities: no state income tax, four seasons, UT sports and culture, the Smokies 45 minutes away, and lakes on every side of town.

Where is new construction happening?

Hardin Valley, Karns, and Powell lead inside Knox County, with heavy building continuing across Farragut and into Blount County. We track builder releases before they hit the portals.

Are there historic homes in Knoxville?

Yes — Fourth & Gill, Old North Knoxville, Island Home, and Sequoyah Hills hold some of Tennessee’s best-preserved early-1900s neighborhoods, many walkable to downtown.

Can I live on the water in Knoxville?

Fort Loudoun Lake runs through the city — waterfront and water-view homes appear from Sequoyah Hills west through Rocky Hill, Westland, and Concord. See our Fort Loudoun Lake page for the full market.

How competitive is the Knoxville market?

Homes in top school zones and under the metro median still draw fast interest; higher price points give buyers more negotiating room. We track days-on-market by zip to calibrate your offer.

What’s the best next step?

Connect with a Wallace agent — we’re headquartered in Knoxville and cover every corridor. We’ll narrow the city to a short list and set up instant alerts for new listings.

Not sure where to start? Share your timeline and must-haves — we’ll narrow the market to a short list of areas and homes that fit.

Talk to a Knoxville Specialist

Tell us what you’re looking for — we’ll send matching Knoxville homes and answer neighborhood, school, and commute questions.

Ready to Call Knoxville Home?

Tell us your corridor, budget, and must-haves — we’ll send a short list of homes plus the neighborhoods to watch.

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