Chilhowee Hills
Suburban Neighborhood in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knox County 37914
Older Chilhowee Hills homes
Laid out over rolling hills alongside old-growth trees, Chilhowee Hills includes homes that were built as early as the 1930s, though most were constructed in the 1950s. Styles include ranch and Cape Cod, while some brick cottages with remodeled interiors sit closer to the Holston Hills community and golf course. A smaller ranch home can go for around $200,000, while a spacious, updated cottage sells for $450,000.Springtime on the Holston Hills Dogwood Trail
Residents of Chilhowee Hills have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Appalachian scenery. The beginning of the Holston Hills Dogwood Trail is located on Chilhowee Drive in the neighborhood, and locals can walk alongside the pink markings in the road to view native dogwood trees, azaleas, rock gardens and other landscaped features in the adjacent Holston Hills neighborhood. “The Dogwood Trail is a big thing in the spring, as the trees start to bloom,” Van Edom says. For a playground, kids can scamper around the jungle gym in Thomas “Tank” Strickland Park, in the lot next to the neighborhood’s library branch.Education in Knox County schools
Chilhowee Hills is located in the Knox County Schools district, which received a B-plus grade from Niche. Kids attend either Ritta Elementary School, which was given a B-minus, or B-plus-rated Sunnyview Primary School and Chilhowee Intermediate, graded a B-minus. They then move on to B-minus-graded Holston Middle School before being split up again for high school at either the C-plus-rated Austin-East Magnet High School or Carter High School, given a B-minus. Austin-East is Knox County’s only Performing Arts Magnet High School, while Carter opened in 1915 and has served the community for over 100 years.Events and entertainment in Chilhowee Park
Just west of Chilhowee Hills, Chilhowee Park has entertainment for the whole family. Next to the park’s trails around Lake Ottosee, locals find the children’s science museum Muse Knoxville, as well as Zoo Knoxville, which features animal exhibits including elephants, lions, chimpanzees and tigers. On the other side of the park, the Jacob Building hosts exhibitions, while the Homer Hamilton Amphitheater has held concerts such as Joan Jett and Rick Springfield.Easy commute to downtown Knoxville
Located just seven miles from downtown Knoxville, Chilhowee Hills features easy access to Interstate 40, one of the main arteries through the city. Knoxville Area Transit also serves the neighborhood, with bus stops throughout the area and a direct line to downtown. For longer trips, Chilhowee Hills is 20 miles from Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport, which features regional service as well as flights to hubs such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver.Big box stores on Asheville Highway
As a mainly residential neighborhood, Chilhowee Hills doesn’t have much shopping within it’s bounds. One stretch of Asheville Highway near the junction with Rutledge Pike functions as the area’s commercial center, featuring the Holston Shopping Center, as well as a Kroger for groceries and a Walgreens across the street for other essential items. Just down Asheville Highway, Habaneros Mexican is Chilhowee Hills’ best-loved restaurant by neighborhood residents. After dinner at Habaneros, locals head next door to Scott’s for ice cream.
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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
85 Total Sales
1 in Chilhowee Hills
$25,000 Price
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Mackenna Lecroy
Mackenna Lecroy
United Real Estate Solutions
(865) 507-4216
162 Total Sales
4 in Chilhowee Hills
$134K - $326K Price Range
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Katie Ridgway
Katie Ridgway
Realty Executives Associates
(619) 362-7289
83 Total Sales
1 in Chilhowee Hills
$290,000 Price
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Alan Cottrell
Alan Cottrell
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams
(865) 999-0949
175 Total Sales
1 in Chilhowee Hills
$240,000 Price
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Roy Nicaud
Roy Nicaud
Realty Executives Associates
(865) 606-8621
122 Total Sales
1 in Chilhowee Hills
$343,000 Price
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Scott Felske
Scott Felske
Responds QuicklyTennessee Life Real Estate Professionals
(865) 503-5984
186 Total Sales
2 in Chilhowee Hills
$103K - $245K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Chilhowee Park
- Lake
- Playground
- Events
Love's Creek Spring
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Caswell Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Skyline Park
James Smith Park
Thomas "Tank" Strickland Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Claude Walker Ballpark
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chilhowee Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chilhowee Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chilhowee Hills, Knoxville sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Chilhowee Hills, Knoxville over the last 12 months is $321,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$337,450
Median Sale Price
$321,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$319,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$120,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$190
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
648
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1951
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,578
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,595
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,344
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,578
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,758
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,904
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.2%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.2%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
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®
22
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 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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