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Eastwood is a semi-rural area with a developing future
Eastwood is located just outside city limits, where the suburbia of eastern Knoxville becomes the rural edge of Knox County. "You are an hour away from the Smoky Mountains and 15 minutes from everything in downtown Knoxville," says Matthew Bradley, a Realtor with Crye-Leike Premier Real Estate and lifelong East Tennessee resident. "It's kind of a middle ground." The area is quiet, with the Holston River passing by functional farms and rural wedding venues. But as Knox County grows, more modern subdivisions are being built, and the rustic way of life is changing. "In the future, I think we will see more and more people push out to the east because the west side of Knoxville is already so developed," Bradley says.
Downtown Knoxville offers up the perfect place to live, work, and play.
Tourists love grabbing a photo with this magnificent view behind them in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains.
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A mix of rustic ranch styles and modern subdivisions
Eastwood is a mix of rustic living and modern subdivisions. Some wooded country roads have midcentury ranch-style homes on private acres of land. In other areas, modern subdivisions are lined with uniform rows of Colonial Revival and New Traditional properties. A new condo community was built in early 2025, offering compact living options. "The neighborhoods have a lot of variety, and the housing market can be more affordable than in East Knoxville," Bradley says. "There will likely continue to be newer subdivisions popping up."
Prices for older homes typically range from $200,000 to $300,000. Newly constructed houses and condos are more expensive, ranging from $300,000 to $550,000. At the highest end of the spectrum, buyers can find spacious estates or properties with Holston River frontage from $700,000 to $1.8 million. "Riverside homes do occasionally come on the market, but there's not a ton of them," Bradley says. The areas around the river and creeks have a slight flooding risk.
Colonial inspired two story homes can be found in some of the newer communities in Eastwood.
Large mansions can be found surrounding Ruggles Ferry Golf Club.
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Sunnyview School has specialized elementary education
Sunnyview Primary School is located on the area's west side, less than a mile from many homes. The school is one of two in Knox County that only serves kindergarten through second grade, offering a more specialized environment for young kids. Sunnyview Primary gets a B-plus rating on Niche. Kids head to Chilhowee Intermediate for third through fifth grade and then move on to Carter Middle and Carter High. All three schools are rated B-minus. As part of a district-wide program to encourage college and career readiness, Carter High School has an Academy of Communication & Health and an Academy of Engineering & Manufacturing.
Sunnyview Elementary School provides a nurturing environment for students to prosper in.
The Chilhowee Intermediate School in Chilhowee Hills was originally constructed in 1928.
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Get out on the Holston River or drive to the Smoky Mountains
The Holston River is a popular spot for fishing and kayaking. Most of the riverbank is occupied by private residential land, but there are a few public access points. To the west, the Asheville Highway Area Access has a hidden ramp under the bridge. To the east, McBee Ferry Landing Park has a boat ramp and is a popular spot to fish. Golfers can head to the 18-hole Ruggles Ferry Golf Club, and Big Orange Pickleball has several indoor courts. Less than a mile away, Carter Sports Park has several baseball and softball diamonds and a public library next door.
Eastwood is also well-positioned for those who want to explore Tennessee's mountains. Gatlinburg is 35 miles south, about an hour-long drive. The city is known for being the gateway to hiking and camping in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and has its own amusement park and ski resort.
McBee Ferry Landing Park is tucked away on the northern edge of Eastwood and features a boat ramp.
Carter Sports Park has baseball fields, soccer field, and football field.
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A few strip malls have grocery stores and chain restaurants
A few shopping centers in the area have chain restaurants like Aubrey's, Cracker Barrel and Arby's. Gann's Pit Stop BBQ is a local favorite for house-smoked meat and homestyle sides, served carryout only. Nearby grocery store options include Food City and Price Less IGA. For outdoorsy needs, Knox Farmers Cooperative is stocked with a variety of supplies, including pet food, gardening equipment and bulk chicken feed.
Food City is one of two grocery stores in Eastwood.
Cracker Barrel is a favorite of both locals and travelers in Asbury-Forks of the River.
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Fifteen-minute commutes to downtown Knoxville
Although there are some industrial businesses and the Pellissippi State Community College Strawberry Plains Campus, many locals commute to Knoxville for work. The public Knoxville bus does not reach this far out, so Eastwood is a car-dependent neighborhood. Downtown Knoxville is a 10-mile trip along Asheville Highway and Interstate 40, which takes about 15 minutes without traffic. The city also has the closest hospital, many dining options and major entertainment. The regional McGhee Tyson Airport is about 20 miles away, and the quickest way is typically through Knoxville. "The traffic tends to be better on this side of the city compared to the west side," Bradley says.
Pellissippi State Community College at Strawberry Plains sits just across Interstate 40 from Eastwood.
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Parks in this Area
Paschal Carter Park
Picnic Area
Pool
Trails
Love's Creek Spring
Bike Trails
Trails
Thomas "Tank" Strickland Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Mascot Park
Carter Sports Park
Baseball/Softball
Concessions
Parking Lot
Possum Park
Concessions
Multi-Purpose Field
McBee Ferry Landing Park
Transit
Airport
McGhee Tyson
45 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Eastwood
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Eastwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Eastwood, Strawberry Plains sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Eastwood, Strawberry Plains over the last 12 months is $699,900, up 150% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,257
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,987
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,332
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
19.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
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®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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