$400,000
$50K PRICE DROP

8625 Sams Ln Knoxville, TN 37920

Estimated payment $2,158/month

Total Views 86,569
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,709 Sq Ft
$234 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Forest View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 10.5 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

South Knoxville - 10.5 Acres, Close to Downtown & the Smokies!

Property Overview:

10.5 private, unrestricted acres in South Knoxville — enjoy seclusion while being conveniently close to the city.

Existing home: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms — needs a little TLC, but with vision, it can really shine.

Key Features & Potential

Perfect as a private retreat, full-time residence, or subdivide/develop for multi-family use.

Unrestricted land gives you flexibility to build, expand, or customize.

Location Highlights

Only minutes from downtown Knoxville, with all its amenities, shopping, dining, and culture.

Close to the University of Tennessee for access to educational, cultural, and sporting events.

Within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

About 20 miles to Pigeon Forge and Sevierville — popular for tourism, recreation, and entertainment.

Approximately 25-30 miles to Gatlinburg, the gateway to many mountain adventures.

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Listing Agent

Jennifer Scates

Wallace Jennifer Scates Group License #334295 Listed on: 09/24/2025

Wallace Jennifer Scates Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $647

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 10.5 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,709 Sq Ft Home
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Forest Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • New Hopewell Elementary School
  • South Doyle Middle School
  • South Doyle High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 138 190

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$647

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: 275 South to Knoxville exit 3A, go South towards Henley St, stay straight for 10 miles, then turn left on Sevierville Pike, .6 miles Bays Mountain Road, .8 Miles turn right onto Sams Lane, home is at the end of the road. Sign on property.
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.5
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • General Property Description:SqFt - Main Lvl: 1709.0
  • General Property Description:HOA: No
  • General Property Description:Basement: No
  • General Property Description:Bonus Room: Yes
  • General Property Description:Extra Storage: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Other
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames

Exterior Features

  • View: Wooded
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Irregular Lot
  • Construction Type: Frame, Fiber Cement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Covered

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Other, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: New Hopewell
  • High School: South Doyle
  • Middle Or Junior School: South Doyle

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 138 190

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 646.85

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $647 $41,625 $0 $0
2024 $647 $41,625 $0 $0
2023 $647 $41,625 $0 $0
2022 $647 $41,625 $0 $0
2021 $409 $23,900 $0 $0
2020 $409 $23,900 $0 $0
2019 $409 $23,900 $0 $0
2018 $409 $23,900 $0 $0
2017 $409 $23,900 $0 $0
2016 $416 $0 $0 $0
2015 $483 $0 $0 $0
2014 $416 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Price Changed $400,000 -11.1% $234 / Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $263 / Sq Ft
Source: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS

About the Listing Agent

Jennifer Scates

Wallace Jennifer Scates Group

(865) 327-2915

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I am an East Tennessee, Knoxville Local, Real Estate Expert ready to assist you with Buying and Selling Residential & Commercial Properties, Purchasing and Renovating Investment Properties, Property Management, and Residential & Commercial Leasing. With 14 years of experience, I provide my clients a wealth of industry experience and knowledge.

As an affiliated Broker with Wallace Real Estate, I am a part of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a globally respected network of

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Source: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1316351

East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS

APN: 138-190