West Hills
Abundance of dining and shopping along Kingston Pike
Whether they’re looking for distinct dining establishments, major chain restaurants and retailers, natural grocers or even books and latest clothing styles, residents on this side of Knoxville are within arm’s reach of options. A concentration of businesses and shopping centers, including the West Town Mall, can be found along Kingston Pike. They include big-box retailers like Sam’s Club, Target and Walmart, as well as natural grocers Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, the latter of which lies a little farther east. International groceries can be found at the Sunrise Supermarket and India Market. While some of the chains here have many regulars, more localized favorites include the Big Kahuna Wings, which each summer puts on a Wing Festival that benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and food4VOLS. Juicy steaks, seafood and wines can be enjoyed at the Copper Cellar West, while tasty brews can be paired with treys of warm pretzels at two Abridged Beer Company locations both west and east of West Hills.Mid-20th century ranch-style houses
West Hills was one of Knoxville’s first post-World War II subdivisions and much of the character of its housing reflects that time period. Many brick ranch-style and Traditional homes can be found on charming and hilly pockets, where they share spacious lots with towering and mature trees. Mailboxes built into brick structures topped by decorative light fixtures can be seen alongside the ends of a few long and narrow driveways. Price points for these many 1950s ranch-style house can go from about $470,000 for a three-bedroom one to over $700,000 for a five-bedroom home.Making use of several spaces at West Hills/John Bynon Park
West Hills/John Bynon Park is conveniently located right along the edge of the neighborhood. Residents can go for walks, jogs and bike rides amid the gentle hills, trees and early morning mist on the nearly 2-mile long trail. They can also enjoy the bark-covered playground and different amenities for sports like baseball and softball, football, basketball and the increasingly popular pickleball. A large gazebo, which can be seen decorated in festive lights during the Holiday season, offers a space and picnic tables for groups looking to put on special events and to take advantage of pleasant weather. Another notable park facility is the West Hills Tennis Center clubhouse. Those seeking indoor activities and fitness facilities can go to the Pilot Family YMCA located right between the park and Interstate 40. “West Hills is across the street from the YMCA,” says Judy Teasley, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. “The whole neighborhood is very walkable with wide sidewalks and greenways.”West High’s stellar football program
Strongly rated public schools serve the neighborhood. They include West Hills Elementary School, Bearden Middle School, Bearden High School and West High School, all of which received grades of B or higher from ratings site Niche. West High’s football team repeated as state champions in 2023, the first time in its history.Classic cars and coffee at annual show
The West Town Mall occasionally hosts major events, including ones like the Harper Auto Square’s Cars & Coffee during the spring. Billed as the largest cars and coffee event in the region, the festivity draws over 10,000 goers and features more than 6,000 cars. The vehicles on display cover a variety of types and generations, from vintage 1950s-era Chevrolet 150s to modern Ferraris and Porsches and racing cars.I-40 and Kingston Pike routes
The community lies just north of both I-40 and the Kingston Pike, both of which provide direct routes east to downtown Knoxville. Knoxville Area Transit — KAT — stops exist right along the Kingston Pike. The Knoxville Downtown Island airport on the eastern end of the city is about a dozen miles from West Hills. Another area airport, the McGhee Tyson Airport near Alcoa, is less than 20 miles south of the neighborhood. The University of Tennessee Medical Center, which can also be reached with the help of I-40, sits less than 10 miles east of West Hills.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephen Goodson
Stephen Goodson
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Associates
(865) 432-0184
173 Total Sales
2 in West Hills
$440K - $450K Price Range
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Tanya Price
Tanya Price
Vision Properties Group
(865) 507-3326
225 Total Sales
1 in West Hills
$275,000 Price
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Jacob Collins
Jacob Collins
Realty Executives Associates Maryville
(865) 328-4601
258 Total Sales
1 in West Hills
$634,000 Price
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Laura Bailey
Laura Bailey
The Bailey Group, Realty Executives
(865) 424-7125
332 Total Sales
3 in West Hills
$375K - $788K Price Range
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Christine Chenot
Christine Chenot
BHHS Lakeside Realty
(865) 737-1642
47 Total Sales
1 in West Hills
$599,900 Price
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Sahel Naimy
Sahel Naimy
Responds QuicklyWallace
(865) 270-0149
101 Total Sales
1 in West Hills
$463,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Walker Springs Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
West Hills and Bynon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Westwood Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Luxmore Drive Natural Area
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Deane Hill Park
- Soccer
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Hills, Knoxville sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in West Hills, Knoxville over the last 12 months is $484,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$519,900
Median Sale Price
$484,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$500,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$264,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
55
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,441
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,316
Above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,704
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,290
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,473
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 272 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,599 - $2,439 per month
- The Artisan West
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 778+ Sq Ft
- 500 Manor View Dr
- Knoxville, TN
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$1,075 - $1,870 per month
- KB Willows
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 662+ Sq Ft
- 7118 E Arbor Trace Ln
- Knoxville, TN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,579
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,913
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,805
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
57.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20
/ 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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