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Marble City

Marble City

Suburban Neighborhood in Knoxville, Tennessee

Knox County 37919
$374,726 Average Value
$243 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

Marble City is commercial and residential neighborhood

Named for the marble workers who made their homes along the Sutherland Avenue corridor and worked in the city’s multiple quarries at the turn of the 19th century, Marble City provides a mix of both urban and suburban living. Homes in the neighborhood can range from older ranch styles that were occupied by quarry and factory workers to newer cottages and ranches along the hilly scenery. Many residences are close to a thriving commercial district with plenty of locally owned eateries, coffee shops and breweries. The neighborhood’s students are served by the established Knox County Schools, many of which are a quick drive from Knoxville’s parks. The multiple bus routes and busy roads allow Marble City quick access to downtown for an assortment of events and opportunities.
Welcome to beautiful Marble City in Knoxville, TN.
Welcome to beautiful Marble City in Knoxville, TN.
Craftsman Style Bungalows line the streets of Marble City.
Craftsman Style Bungalows line the streets of Marble City.
Western Plaza offers residents with many different retail stores in Marble City.
Western Plaza offers residents with many different retail stores in Marble City.
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Historic and new homes set in the Knoxville hills

Home architecture in Marble City varies widely and includes everything from prefabricated dwellings to bungalows and split-levels. Homes closer to the highway on the eastern side were built around the 1930s on modest, hilly plots of land, with occasional maple trees dappling the homes with shade. Residences get bigger the farther to the west they are and are often set toward the back of larger plots of land to allow for more trees and greenery to decorate the yard. Homes can range from $210,000 for a two- to three-bedroom ranch-style home or bungalow built in the early to mid-1900s, to $800,000 for a four- to five-bedroom newly constructed ranch-style home or cottage.
Marble City has many different home styles available to residents.
Marble City has many different home styles available to residents.
Marble City homes have intricate architecture, such as this charming cottage.
Marble City homes have intricate architecture, such as this charming cottage.
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Three main routes to downtown

The main thoroughfares of the Marble City neighborhood are Sutherland Avenue and Kingston Pike, both of which have plenty of sidewalks and Knoxville Area Transit serves the community with “multiple bus routes passing through the neighborhood,” according to Becca May, the property manager at Sutherland Square Apartments who has worked in Knoxville property management for over eight years. Marble City also offers quick access to Interstate 40, which may make the northern border of the area loud, but it also makes it easy for residents to commute to the University of Tennessee or the rest of downtown Knoxville.
Marble City is serviced by Knoxville Area Transit bus lines.
Marble City is serviced by Knoxville Area Transit bus lines.
Residents enjoy walking their dogs to local establishments.
Residents enjoy walking their dogs to local establishments.
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Stores and dining along Sutherland Avenue

Sutherland Avenue, which runs through the heart of Marble City, is home to great dining options. Residents can choose from a mix of local favorites, such as a meal at Dead End BBQ or one of the breweries or coffee shops nearby. “It has a great food scene with plenty of gastropubs, breweries and rooftop bars,” says May. Kingston Pike, the primary route along the southern border of Marble City, also offers a mix of local and chain restaurants, bakeries and stores. Residents can shop at the Fresh Market on Kingston Pike or head to nearby Bearden to access Kroger, Aldi and Publix.
Marble City also houses a Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken restaurant.
Marble City also houses a Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken restaurant.
Albright Brewing Company sits on Sutherland Avenue in Marble City.
Albright Brewing Company sits on Sutherland Avenue in Marble City.
Stop by River Sports Outfitters to pick up all your outdoor adventure equipment.
Stop by River Sports Outfitters to pick up all your outdoor adventure equipment.
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Westwood Park and John Tarleton Park

Marble City is the place for fans of the outdoors. The area boasts several parks, including Westwood Park and John Tarleton Park. Westwood Park serves Knoxville residents with a playground for the kids and a picnic area, while John Tarleton Park offers football fields that can be reserved. For a park with more education opportunities, children can visit Safety City. Set within a miniature town, this community service project offers elementary-aged kids a hands-on education in vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle and fire safety. Helping to make up the City of Knoxville’s nearly 113 miles of paved greenways, Third Creek Greenway and Bearden Village Greenway are wheelchair-accessible and perfect for walking pets, jogging and skating.
The playground at John Tarleton Park is centered between the fields in Marble City.
The playground at John Tarleton Park is centered between the fields in Marble City.
Westwood Park has a paved trail around the park.
Westwood Park has a paved trail around the park.
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Knox County Schools

Parents can select from a variety of school options in Marble City. Elementary students attending public school will commonly head to West View Elementary, which receives a C-plus rating on Niche. Middle school students attend Bearden Middle School, while West High School serves the area’s older students, and both schools earn a B-plus rating. West High offers the option of an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and, in addition to athletics, provides dozens of academic, service and interest clubs for students.
West View Elementary School is a nurturing and inclusive educational institution that provides a vibrant learning environment.
West View Elementary School is a nurturing and inclusive educational institution that provides a vibrant learning environment.
Bearden Middle School serves just under 1,400 students in 6th through 8th grade.
Bearden Middle School serves just under 1,400 students in 6th through 8th grade.
West High School has a large campus in Marble City.
West High School has a large campus in Marble City.
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Right next to downtown events

The Marble City area is near the heart of Knoxville’s biggest events. Each April, runners in the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon run through the southern side of the neighborhood on the Third Creek Greenway. There is also the annual Greek Fest, held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church every October since 1977, and it allows thousands of visitors to enjoy Greek food and culture. For history and architecture buffs, tours are available of the imposing 19th-century mansions Crescent Bend, Bleak House and Historic Westwood
Westwood was completed in 1890 by the Baumann Brothers, Knoxville's first architectural firm.
Westwood was completed in 1890 by the Baumann Brothers, Knoxville's first architectural firm.
Go for a walk or run on the Third Creek Greenway in Marble City.
Go for a walk or run on the Third Creek Greenway in Marble City.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

McGhee Tyson

31 min drive

Bus

Mohican St Sb & Kingston Pike

Bus

Kingston Pike Wb & 2nd Presbyterian Ch

Bus

Forest Park Sb Before Kingston Pike

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Kingston Pike Wb Mid-Block Before Concord

Bus

Sutherland Ave Eb & Liberty St

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Sutherland Ave Eb & Jade Rd

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Sutherland Ave Wb & Cox St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Marble City US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 9 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Marble City Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$474,900
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$474,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$339,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$243

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,245
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1945
Months of Supply
8.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,463
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,530
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
877
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,002
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,137
Median Age
34
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$33,253
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,541

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.8%
Advanced Degrees
18.2%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

27 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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