$182,500
SOLD APR 30, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,442 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$127 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Cottage
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2025

Seller says bring all offers.
Turnkey Investment Opportunity - 217 Fern St, Knoxville, TN

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The home features a functional layout, spacious bedrooms, and a well-maintained interior. Whether you're expanding your portfolio or looking for a hassle-free rental, this property offers stability and strong returns.

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Owner/Broker

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Sibley

Capstone Realty Group License #322775 Listed on: 03/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Owens

The Real Estate Firm License #379955

The Real Estate Firm

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,442 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • J C Whites 3Rd Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 2/13/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 082DK014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,040

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

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  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Subdivision Name: J C Whites 3Rd
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Contract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 131.06
  • General Property Description:Fireplace: No
  • General Property Description:SqFt - Main Lvl: 1442.0
  • General Property Description:HOA: No
  • General Property Description:Basement: No
  • General Property Description:Bonus Room: No
  • AtchdDtchd Type:Detached: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Cooling: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Hardwood: Yes
  • Fuel:Gas (Natural): Yes
  • Heat:Central: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Property Sub-Type: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Window Features: Window - Energy Star
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Mstr Bdrm Main Level: Yes
  • Fireplace:None15: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Bedroom Main Level: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Construction Type: Block, Frame
  • Construction:Frame: Yes
  • Construction:Block2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Window - Energy Star: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: On-Street Parking, Off-Street Parking
  • GarageParking:Off-Street Parking: Yes
  • GarageParking:On-Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Cooling, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.2
  • Parcel #: 082DK014
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-02-13

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1039.62

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2025
Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Complete Home Solutions Of Tn Inc
Bought by
Penson Thomas
Seller's Agent
Chris Sibley
Capstone Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Owens
The Real Estate Firm
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$182,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-3.44%
Views
201
Current Estimated Value
$187,575

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,075
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.81%
Original Mortgage
$146,000
Outstanding Balance
$145,223
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$48,430

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2023
Sold by
Conglomco
Bought by
Complete Home Solutions Of Tn Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,400
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2019
Sold by
Aa Properties Gp
Bought by
Conglomco

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2013
Sold by
Investors Trust Co
Bought by
Aa Properties G P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2009
Sold by
Hudson William
Bought by
Barnes Michael W and Barnes Leslie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,500
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2008
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Hudson William and Barnes Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2008
Sold by
Kingery Kevin W and Kingery Kevin
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2006
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Kingery Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$51,750
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2004
Sold by
Male Properties Inc
Bought by
Dykeman Deborah Jo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,100
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2002
Sold by
Crosland William T
Bought by
Male Jeffrey D and Male Sharon E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1999
Sold by
Imc Mtg Corp
Bought by
Crosland William T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1998
Sold by
Smith Teresa and Smith Michael
Bought by
Imc Mtg Corp
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $182,500 Genesis Real Estate Title
Warranty Deed $109,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $150,000 Southland Res Title Llc
Trustee Deed $9,750 None Available
Warranty Deed $31,000 Tallent Title Group Inc
Special Warranty Deed $25,000 First Priority Title Co Inc
Trustee Deed $58,368 None Available
Corporate Deed $40,000 Associates Closing & Title H
Corporate Deed $79,000 Real Estate Title Knoxville
Quit Claim Deed -- Appletree Title Services
Warranty Deed $9,500 --
Trustee Deed $38,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $146,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $32,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $51,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $71,100 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $182,500 -3.4% $127 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $189,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Price Changed $189,000 -1.8% $131 / Sq Ft
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Price Changed $192,500 -1.3% $133 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Price Changed $195,000 -4.9% $135 / Sq Ft
02/15/2025 02/15/25 Price Changed $205,000 -2.4% $142 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $210,000 -- $146 / Sq Ft
Source: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $436 $28,025 $0 $0
2024 $1,040 $28,025 $0 $0
2023 $1,040 $28,025 $0 $0
2022 $1,040 $28,025 $0 $0
2021 $735 $16,025 $0 $0
2020 $735 $16,025 $0 $0
2019 $735 $16,025 $0 $0
2018 $735 $16,025 $0 $0
2017 $735 $16,025 $0 $0
2016 $653 $0 $0 $0
2015 $653 $0 $0 $0
2014 $653 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1289479

East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS

APN: 082DK-014

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