Old North Knoxville
Potluck dinners, annual community events
If you’re new to the area and want to get acquainted, Old North has a Victorian Holiday Home Tour, along with monthly potluck dinners, ice cream socials and plenty of opportunities to get involved with the community garden. Some residents come together during the week for religious meetings at North Knoxville Baptist Church, and Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Old North Knoxville hosts many community-led events throughout the year, including an EarthFest, a Festival on the 4th and a Christmas Parade.Shop and dine in Happy Holler
On any given day, they’ll be locals walking around and exploring Happy Holler Historic District, a three-block radius of boutiques, record shops, antique stores and cafés. The Original Freezo is a beloved Knoxville ice cream stand that’s been serving people since the1940s. Residents can stop into Central Cinema to watch screenings of arthouse and cult classic films or check out Wild Love Bakehouse for scratch-made baked goods. Happy Holler is also home to Three Rivers Market, a community staple and Tennessee’s first and only food co-op. Not Watson's Kitchen + Bar is a new spot known for its American staples.
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Frolicking at First Creek Park
Old North Knoxville offers residents an 18-acre green space at First Creek, the neighborhood park, where neighbors can relax, picnic, play soccer, or let the kids run around in the large playground. There’s also the First Creek Greenway, a popular paved trail for jogging or bicycling. It also has access to several main streets if residents want to take a detour around town. The E V Davidson Recreation Center is a popular place for organized sports and exercise classes. Golfers visit Williams Creek Golf Course to practice their swing.
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Well-maintained, colorful Craftsman homes
Colorful and whimsical Craftsman homes are common here, ranging from $250,000 to $600,000. Small bungalows also range from $200,000 to $300,000. Many properties have been maintained or restored to keep original mantles over the fireplace and century-old wooden floors. Homes in the area usually sell in under two months and get multiple bids.
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Schooling in historic buildings
When it comes to public schooling, students can attend Belle Morris Elementary School, which has a C-plus from Niche, before moving on to Whittle Springs Middle School, which earns a B-minus and has many STEM programs. Fulton High School has been serving children since 1951, and today receives a B-minus from Niche. The school has a Career and Technical Education program where students are taught hands-on skills to prepare them for potential careers. For those looking for private institutions, there are several academically renowned academies around the area.
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Travel through Tennessee by car, bus, bike, or foot
McGhee Tyson Airport is a domestic airport that’s just 15 miles from town. For everyday travel, drivers hop on Interstate 275, while commuters use Knoxville Area Transit’s public bus service. Old North Knoxville is also very walkable and bike-friendly.
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Chloe Hawkins
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Wanda Lovelace
Wanda Lovelace
Crye-Leike Realtors South, Inc
(865) 606-8739
82 Total Sales
1 in Old North Knoxville
$495,000 Price
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Marian Epps
Marian Epps
Realty Executives Associates
(865) 507-2184
111 Total Sales
1 in Old North Knoxville
$340,000 Price
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Cole Liles
Cole Liles
Realty Executives Associates
(865) 346-2798
20 Total Sales
1 in Old North Knoxville
$234,000 Price
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Shelly Renfro
Shelly Renfro
Century 21 Legacy
(865) 413-8818
89 Total Sales
1 in Old North Knoxville
$340,000 Price
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Hannah Wey
Hannah Wey
Wallace
(865) 507-4130
62 Total Sales
1 in Old North Knoxville
$240,000 Price
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Rob Howard
Rob Howard
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams West Knoxville
(865) 327-2401
234 Total Sales
1 in Old North Knoxville
$240,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Fourth & Gill Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Fulton Bicentennial Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Pickleball
First Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- River
Beth Ann Booker Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Scott-Roberts Park
- Picnic Area
Baxter Avenue Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Old North Knoxville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old North Knoxville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old North Knoxville, Knoxville sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Old North Knoxville, Knoxville over the last 12 months is $385,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$427,400
Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$385,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$677,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
551
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,581
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,165
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,464
Median Age
39
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,357
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,090
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
37.5%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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