Fourth & Gill
Suburban Neighborhood in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knox County 37917
Preserving Fourth & Gill's historic homes
Properties sit on grassy lawns, many decorated with manicured bushes and trees. Most homes do not have a driveway, though the neighborhood has wide streets with ample parking. The architectural landscape reflects the tastes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring American Foursquares and Craftsmans. Tudor Revivals and Queen Annes make up some of the oldest homes in Fourth & Gill. “The historic architecture really adds a lot of beauty to the neighborhood,” Shepherd says. Due to the historic designation of the neighborhood, there are stipulations to new construction and home renovations. Prices typically range between $350,000 and $725,000. The neighborhood has a few condo buildings — also built in the early 1900s — in which units sell between $225,000 and $350,000.
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Fourth & Gill Park a community meeting space
Fourth & Gill Park is a shady stretch of green with a playground and gazebo. The park is within walking distance of the neighborhood’s homes. Locals also stock two little free libraries within the area, one for children and another for adults. Pet owners can head to The Bark, an indoor and outdoor dog park with a bar. Across Interstate 40, the Birdhouse Neighborhood Center hosts a full calendar of live music and social events within a renovated historic home.Caswell Park and Ridley Helton Park are also just across Interstate 40. The recreational area includes a baseball and softball field, playground and amenities such as the Cansler Family YMCA and the John T. O’Connor Senior Center. Less than 2 miles away, the World’s Fair Park is home to the Sunsphere observation tower, which offers views out to the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Hands-on learning at Beaumont Magnet Academy
Kindergarten through fifth grade students can attend Beaumont Magnet Academy, which earns an A-minus from Niche and offers several academic programs unavailable at other schools. These include the Museum Program, a partnership between the school and ten local museums and state parks. This program has two parts: Beaumont Learning Expeditions, where students visit one of the museums, and Museum Experiences, where educators from the museum come into the classroom to teach lessons. Next, students can go to Vine Middle Magnet School, rated a C-plus, then Fulton High School, which receives a B-minus.Historic Fourth & Gill Tour of Homes an annual event
The Historic Fourth & Gill Tour of Homes and Secret Gardens is an annual, self-guided showcase of some of the neighborhood’s historic homes, structures and gardens. The tour starts at Central United Methodist Church, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, beginning services in its current building in 1927. Tickets support the Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization, which has several committees dedicated to livability and preservation in the area. The organization, originally formed by a group of mothers seeking to improve the life for their families, hosts a free Halloween party at the neighborhood park each year, with trick-or-treating, a costume contest and a chili cook-off. Another group, The Woolly Bears, focuses its energy on the greenery of the neighborhood: conducting workshops on ecology, advocating for restoration and preservation, and tending to area green spaces.
North Broadway connects residents to downtown Knoxville
Part of U.S. Route 441, known locally as Broadway, runs along Fourth & Gill, connecting residents to downtown Knoxville 1.5 miles away. Interstate 40 runs along the eastern side of the neighborhood, making it easy for residents to get to Nashville and other major cities in Tennessee. Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) has a couple of bus routes taking locals to and from Fourth & Gill. As part of its Decarbonization Plan, KAT is introducing all-electric buses into rotation. The neighborhood is also bike-friendly and walkable, with sidewalks and wide streets. McGhee Tyson Airport, about 15 miles away, offers nonstop service to more than 25 U.S. destinations and connections to international ones.Acai bowls and breweries within walking distance
Many businesses line U.S. Route 441, known locally as Broadway. Ale’ Rae’s Gastropub is a locally owned coffee bar and restaurant known for comfort food and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. LuLu Liquor Cakes sells cocktail-inspired cakes and batters, while Blossom Bowls is a popular stop for smoothies and acai bowls. The neighborhood has several breweries, including Xul Beer Company, where patrons can grab dinner from a food truck and eat and sip on the brewery’s large patio. Another brewery, Crafty Bastard, is a regular meeting spot for The Woolly Bears.For groceries, residents can head to Three River Markets, a co-op with organic produce, grass-fed and free-range meat and poultry, seafood and other local goods. Kroger is also nearby, about 1 mile north of the neighborhood.
Community members meet to discuss safety
Fourth & Gill has a crime score of 8 out of 10 on the CAP Index, above the national average of 4. The neighborhood scores higher for property crimes than violent crimes. Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization has a standing safety committee to address resident concerns.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Solange Velas
Solange Velas
Responds QuicklyGoldman Partners Realty, LLC
(865) 622-4155
150 Total Sales
2 in Fourth & Gill
$622K - $795K Price Range
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Emily Golec
Emily Golec
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(865) 507-1066
165 Total Sales
1 in Fourth & Gill
$255,000 Price
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Wayne Rutherford
Wayne Rutherford
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams - Athens
(423) 205-6929
539 Total Sales
1 in Fourth & Gill
$795,000 Price
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Kristi Dunlap
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Kristi Dunlap
Responds QuicklyAstute Realty
(865) 672-8516
35 Total Sales
1 in Fourth & Gill
$530,000 Price
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Janna Meredith
Janna Meredith
Responds QuicklyCrye-Leike Realtors South, Inc
(865) 346-4305
74 Total Sales
1 in Fourth & Gill
$725,000 Price
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Rob Howard
Rob Howard
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams West Knoxville
(865) 327-2401
242 Total Sales
1 in Fourth & Gill
$476,280 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
PetSafe Downtown Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Events
Caswell Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Fourth & Gill Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Cradle of Country Music Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
First Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- River
Beth Ann Booker Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Baxter Avenue Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fourth & Gill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fourth & Gill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fourth & Gill, Knoxville sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fourth & Gill, Knoxville over the last 12 months is $530,000, up 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Sale Price
$530,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$530,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$875,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
51%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$339
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
314
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,939
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,465
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,062
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
680
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,380 - $2,995 per month
- Knox High Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 510+ Sq Ft
- 101 E 5th Ave
- Knoxville, TN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,426
Median Age
41
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,104
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,691
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.1%
% Population in Labor Force
66.7%
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®
75
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46
/ 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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