Karns
Suburban Neighborhood in Powell, Tennessee
Knox County 37931
Tennessee ranches and open land
Karns has a different housing market than most of Knoxville due to its history. “Most of the homes in the area are older because it has always been farmhouses with big lots, mainly from the '70s and '80s,” according to McClain, but there has been an uptick in planned neighborhoods popping up in the area. Many of the homes in the area are Colonial Revival or ranch styles, costing from $215,000 for a two- or three-bedroom house up to $665,000 for a four-bedroom. There is lots of land for sale in the area, with an average price range of $25,000 to $140,000.
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The best playground in Knoxville
Karns Community Park is by far the most popular park in the area as it is home to the Karns Lions Club All-Inclusive Playground, which McClain calls “the greatest playground in all of Knoxville.” The massive playset has a three-story tower with an enormous slide, obstacle courses and swings. For sports, locals can use the baseball diamonds at Karns Community Park or head to the Northwest Sports Complex in the center of the neighborhood for baseball, soccer, softball, football and rugby.
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Knox County Schools
Spurred by the name of the area, love and respect for public education run through the marrow of this community. Students can start at Karns Elementary School, a B-minus-rated school by Niche. They then move on to the B-rated Karns Middle School, which focuses on STEM programming and arts education. Students finish at the B-minus-rated Karns High School, which recently partnered with the Ford Next Generation Learning program. The program fosters career pathways that allow students to intern at local businesses and receive guidance from professional mentors.
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The 300-million-year-old caverns
Many Karns residents head to the Historic Cherokee Caverns on the neighborhood's western side for nature exploration and holiday events. These caverns are over 300 million years old and are maintained by volunteers for yearly events like trick-or-treating, Christmas, and movie nights. For more significant events, many families choose to head to downtown Knoxville.
Car-friendly Oak Ridge Highway
For residents of Karns, Oak Ridge Highway and Pellissippi Parkway are the main ways to get around, as there is only a little walkability in the neighborhood due to the minimal sidewalks. However, there is almost no traffic as the area is 19 miles from downtown Knoxville, and only two traffic lights are in the neighborhood. For flights to major US cities, residents can head 20 miles to the southern end of Knoxville to get to McGhee Tyson Airport. The University of Tennessee Medical Center is also a 20-mile drive for medical care on the city's southern side.
Restaurant chains and local coffee
Karns has primarily chain restaurants but offers a few local spots. One of these examples is Beaver’s Dough-Joe, which has become popular in the area due to its excellent coffee and donuts to start the day off. For restocking the kitchen, residents can head to the Ingles Market on the eastern end of the neighborhood or head 8 miles east to the local Target.
Melton Hill Lake safety
Lovers of aquatic activities in Karns must be wary as the water in the Knoxville area, such as Melton Hill Lake, could be in better condition for swimming due to issues with pollution levels and microbes.
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Abbot Street
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Randall Sartin
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michael Ryan Smith
Michael Ryan Smith
Responds QuicklyWallace
(615) 880-9926
125 Total Sales
1 in Karns
$215,000 Price
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Shelly Renfro
Shelly Renfro
Century 21 Legacy
(865) 413-8818
83 Total Sales
1 in Karns
$380,000 Price
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Cecelia Baker
Cecelia Baker
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty, LLC
(866) 843-7230
27 Total Sales
1 in Karns
$509,900 Price
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Mackenna Lecroy
Mackenna Lecroy
United Real Estate Solutions
(865) 507-4216
162 Total Sales
2 in Karns
$390K - $400K Price Range
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Olga Polednik
Olga Polednik
Muller Realty
(865) 381-9100
25 Total Sales
1 in Karns
$2,495 Price
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Katie Ridgway
Katie Ridgway
Realty Executives Associates
(619) 362-7289
83 Total Sales
1 in Karns
$475,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Northwest Sports Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
Nicholas Ball Park
Alliance Park
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Guinn Road Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Solway Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Roy Arthur Stormwater Park
- Trails
- Kayak/Canoe
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Karns | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Karns Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Karns, Powell sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Karns, Powell over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$419,900
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
80
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$216
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,244
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,943
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,066
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,418
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245
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
3,600
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,309
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,608
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
45.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.5%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 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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