Hickory Hills
From new subdivisions to riverside lots
Hickory Hills spreads from the central Rocky Hill area, characterized by older homes and an established local community. Multi-colored split level and ranch-style houses built in the 1950s through 1970s line the main drag and duck into side streets on lots with plenty of front yard and a handful of mature shade trees, selling for between $300,000 and $500,000. Occasional new builds on larger lots go for closer to $1 million.Moving southeast toward the Tennessee River is the Riverbend area, packed with winding, forested roads that weave through grand subdivisions and secluded acreages hiding contemporary custom builds. Rolling lawns housing four- and five-bedroom colonial revivals go for $600,000 to $800,000, while large custom houses in classical and contemporary styles with backyard river access cost from $1 million to $2 million.
North in Westmoreland Heights and continuing west on Westland Drive, homes are newer, built between the late 1980s and today. Subdivisions with HOAs boast community amenities like pools and clubhouses between wide, uniform lawns and neat landscaping. Home prices range from $350,000 to $800,000 in many subdivisions, while palatial custom houses on sprawling, manicured lots and the newest builds run from $1.5 million to $4 million.
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Ball fields, walking trails and Tennessee River access
Lakeshore Park sprawls just to the northeast of Hickory Hills and draws nature-lovers from all over. “It’s one of the best parks in Knoxville. There are views of the Great Smoky Mountains, it’s on the river and it’s close to home,” says Sale. Extensive walking paths take residents across massive grassy fields and under the boughs of mature trees, as well as past the occasional soccer field or event pavilion.Inside Hickory Hills, Duncan Boat Dock in the Riverbend area provides locals with a place to dock their boats or fish on the Tennessee River, while Rocky Hill Ball Field hosts little league games and their cheering fans across eight fields, two playgrounds and a concession stand.
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Shopping and dining on South Northshore Drive
South Northshore Drive provides Hickory Hills residents with a centralized destination for local stores and restaurants, as well as a handful of chain offerings. Rocky Hill Center houses Butler & Bailey Market, a local supermarket operating since the 90s, while other daily necessities can be found at the nearby CVS. Across the street, Pero’s Bar and Grill serves up casual Greek and Italian cuisine, and Scrambled Jake’s feeds residents classic breakfast diner fare and massive cinnamon rolls. More extensive big box options populate strip malls north of Hickory Hills off I-40.
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Serviced by Knox County Schools
Children can start school at Rocky Hill Elementary School which earns an A-minus on Niche, then move on to Bearden Middle School and West High School which both earn a B-plus. West High School splits students into Small Learning Communities which provide specific academic and graduation counseling as they progress through school.Rocky Hill Christmas Parade and Festival
Each December, nearly 10,000 community members flock to the Rocky Hill Christmas Parade and Festival. The festival hosts local food trucks, live music performances and booths with activities for kids. Later, neighbors line Morrell Road and South Northshore Drive to watch brightly lit parade floats and festively dressed families process by.Driving into downtown Knoxville
Hickory Hills residents rely on cars both to access both Rocky Hill businesses and the greater Knoxville area. South Northshore Drive connects locals to employment hubs in Knoxville, with downtown a 10-mile commute via I-40 and the University of Tennessee about 6 miles away down Kingston Pike.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Laura Bailey
Laura Bailey
The Bailey Group, Realty Executives
(865) 424-7125
332 Total Sales
2 in Hickory Hills
$238K - $452K Price Range
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Deborah Saunders
Deborah Saunders
Wallace
(865) 269-6957
98 Total Sales
5 in Hickory Hills
$105K - $375K Price Range
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Liz Hall
Liz Hall
Responds QuicklyWalton George Realty Group
(865) 412-4641
62 Total Sales
2 in Hickory Hills
$225K - $359K Price Range
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Sahel Naimy
Sahel Naimy
Responds QuicklyWallace
(865) 270-0149
101 Total Sales
2 in Hickory Hills
$389K - $580K Price Range
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Kim Taylor-Smith
Kim Taylor-Smith
Crye-Leike Realtors South, Inc.
(865) 344-5096
49 Total Sales
1 in Hickory Hills
$355,000 Price
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Martha Riordan
Martha Riordan
Responds QuicklyMR10 Realty
(865) 770-4488
94 Total Sales
5 in Hickory Hills
$389K - $1.5M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lakeshore Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
I.C. King Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Luxmore Drive Natural Area
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Rocky Hill Ball Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
Deane Hill Park
- Soccer
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Maloney Road Park
- Fishing
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Hickory Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hickory Hills, Knoxville sell after 173 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hickory Hills, Knoxville over the last 12 months is $335,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$359,200
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$216,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$265,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$245
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,303
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,712
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,116
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,798
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,295
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 22 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,690 - $2,580 per month
- Crescent Ebenezer
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 767+ Sq Ft
- 8860 Crescent Lake Way
- Knoxville, TN
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$1,589 - $2,100 per month
- Bridlewood on Westland
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 858+ Sq Ft
- 8700 Hopemont Way
- Knoxville, TN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
15,432
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$119,178
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$150,141
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
61.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
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®
1
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 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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