South Clinton
Fishing and boating at Melton Lake Park
People move here for access to the Clinch River. Many residents have pontoon boats and kayaks, and popular pastimes include fishing and wildlife spotting on the water and riverbanks. “The spring is wonderful; all the little babies start arriving,” says Jerri Bottom, broker with Realty Executives Associates and a former Clinton resident. “They’d pull up on the bank and once you feed them once they’ll return daily — I trained one little family of ducks to eat out of my hand.” Melton Lake Park is an especially popular spot to launch boats or walk on the river’s edge. More water recreation is available on the reservoir at Norris Dam State Park about 12 miles north.South Clinton Park has basketball courts, a playground and a multipurpose athletic field. Kids also enjoy the wooden playground and play fort at Claxton Community Park. In summer 2024, Aspire opened in the neighborhood, a free, privately-owned recreational area with a nature preserve, pump track, dog park, restaurant and more.
Varied price points for South Clinton homes
South Clinton has seen several waves of development from the early 1900s through today. This varied housing stock offers multiple points of entry for buyers on different budgets. On the lowest end, manufactured homes typically start around $170,000, while new construction near downtown Clinton can sell up to $750,000. Most homes fall between $250,000 and $400,000. Lot sizes tend to get bigger — up to 13 acres — farther from Clinton’s center. “We loved watching the different changes in our view; When the leaves fell in the winter you could see some beautiful homes on the south side,” Bottom says. This hilly landscape includes ranch-style homes, bungalows, bi-levels and New Traditionals at more affordable rates than other riverside communities in South Knoxville or Farragut.Local and chain restaurants in downtown on Main Street
Some businesses line U.S. Route 25W, also known as Clinch Avenue and the Clinton Highway. El Tepame Mexican Restaurant is a popular spot to sit down for a margarita and an all-you-can-eat special. Mr. Wok Chinese Hibachi Grill offers dine-in and takeout. Main Street and Oak Ridge Highway have a plethora of chain fast food restaurants and locally owned staples — Hoskins Drug Store & Soda Fountain has been serving milkshakes and burgers since 1930. Clinton is a well-known hub for antiquing, and vintage stores, novelty shops, glass studios, jewelry stores and cafes line Market Street in the historic downtown.Fall events in Clinton
Each fall, people from around the region descend on downtown Clinton for the Clinch River Antique Festival. The celebration of vintage handiwork attracts more than 100 vendors and local artisans.The fall also brings Halloween, which is a big deal in Clinton. “We bought at least $100 of candy, and I still ran out before all the kids stopped coming,” Bottom says. “Even the adults would get into it — we’d see a dragon waddling down the street, just crazy things.”
Career training at Clinton High School
Students closer to downtown Clinton can attend South Clinton Elementary within the Clinton City Schools district. The kindergarten through sixth-grade school has a B from Niche. Clinton Middle, part of Anderson County Schools, has a B-minus. Clinton High School, which sits on the north side of the Clinch River, also has a B-minus. The school offers career-oriented courses in subjects such as accounting, coding, fine arts and animal science.Knoxville an 18-mile commute
The Clinton Highway runs through the neighborhood and eventually leads into Knoxville. The entrance to Interstate 75 is about 6 miles east, which also connects residents to downtown Knoxville 18 miles away. People drive on the Oak Ridge Highway for 10 miles to reach shopping and dining in Oak Ridge.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Levi Dodd
Levi Dodd
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Real
(865) 351-6303
39 Total Sales
1 in South Clinton
$310,000 Price
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Liz Hall
Liz Hall
Responds QuicklyWalton George Realty Group
(865) 412-4641
62 Total Sales
2 in South Clinton
$235K - $360K Price Range
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Sahel Naimy
Sahel Naimy
Responds QuicklyWallace
(865) 270-0149
101 Total Sales
1 in South Clinton
$30,000 Price
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Cole Liles
Cole Liles
Realty Executives Associates
(865) 346-2798
20 Total Sales
1 in South Clinton
$260,000 Price
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Kim Taylor-Smith
Kim Taylor-Smith
Crye-Leike Realtors South, Inc.
(865) 344-5096
49 Total Sales
4 in South Clinton
$206K - $315K Price Range
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Martha Riordan
Martha Riordan
Responds QuicklyMR10 Realty
(865) 770-4488
94 Total Sales
1 in South Clinton
$98,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Haw Ridge Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Melton Lake Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Lost Bottom Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Lake
South Clinton Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Carden Farm Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bull Run Park
- Boating
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Claxton Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Aspire Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Clinton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Clinton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Clinton, Clinton sell after 124 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Clinton, Clinton over the last 12 months is $530,000, up 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$424,440
Median Sale Price
$530,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$418,050
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$530,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$499,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
36%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$309
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,423
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,884
On par with the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
992
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,166
Open Houses
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Wednesday, Jul 305 - 7pm
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Wednesday, Aug 132 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,410
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,898
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,002
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.7%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7%
% Population in Labor Force
57.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
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