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Sold for $224,900
    • $224,900

    1217 University Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

    2beds
    728sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    4,356 Square Feet Lot
    $229,100 Zestimate®
    $309/sqft
    $1,743 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $229,100

    $218,000 - $241,000

    $1,743/mo

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    What's special

    Fenced in yardHeat pumpUrban cottageStainless steel appliancesBack patioButcher block kitchen countertopsHardwood flooring
    MOTIVATED SELLER...THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR ZERO DOWN & NO PMI!!! ASK ME HOW!! Adorable urban cottage in Downtown Knoxville!! Only 1.5 miles to all that Gay Street has to offer in downtown Knoxville & only 1.5 miles to The University of Tennessee. GO VOLS!!! That makes this property ideal for anyone looking for urban living or a college student. Move-in Ready...Even though this is a 1910 built house, don't let that fool you. Recent updates include...HVAC, hardwood flooring, roof, tile, heat pump, cabinets, butcher block kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer, energy-star doors/windows, light fixtures, new paint, fenced in yard, back patio for BBQ's & entertaining & a 2 car driveway...Basically the entire home is brand NEW! It also has solar panels. All this in the heart of Knoxville for under $250k!! What a deal...come see it before it is gone.

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    Listed by:

    Shannen Goodman 775-544-8246,

    LPT Realty, LLC

    Bought with:

    Shane Cochrane, 379796

    MaX House brokered eXp

    Source: East Tennessee Realtors,MLS#: 1311989MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Heat Pump, Active Solar, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 728
    • Total interior livable area: 728 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Designated Parking
    Lot
    • Size: 4,356 Square Feet
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 094FR021

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Fiber Cement, Frame
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Fairview Point
    Location
    • Region: Knoxville

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $309/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $140,900
    • Annual tax amount: $547
    • Date on market: 9/2/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/8/2026Sold$224,900$309/sqft
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    11/25/2025Pending sale$224,900$309/sqft
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    11/14/2025Price change$224,900-10%$309/sqft
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    10/2/2025Price change$249,900-2%$343/sqft
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    9/2/2025Price change$255,000-7.3%$350/sqft
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    8/13/2025Listed for sale$275,000+88.4%$378/sqft
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    5/21/2020Sold$146,000$201/sqft
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    3/23/2020Pending sale$146,000$201/sqft
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    3/19/2020Price change$146,000-0.3%$201/sqft
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    3/14/2020Price change$146,500-0.3%$201/sqft
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    3/11/2020Price change$147,000-0.3%$202/sqft
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    3/4/2020Price change$147,500+0.3%$203/sqft
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    2/14/2020Price change$147,000-0.2%$202/sqft
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    2/12/2020Price change$147,300-0.1%$202/sqft
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    2/10/2020Price change$147,400-0.1%$202/sqft
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    2/5/2020Price change$147,500-0.3%$203/sqft
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    1/23/2020Price change$148,000-0.7%$203/sqft
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    1/10/2020Price change$149,000+7.2%$205/sqft
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    12/19/2019Price change$139,000-3.4%$191/sqft
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    12/4/2019Price change$143,900-0.7%$198/sqft
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    11/21/2019Price change$144,900-1.8%$199/sqft
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    11/13/2019Price change$147,500-1.6%$203/sqft
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    11/2/2019Price change$149,900-3.2%$206/sqft
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    10/4/2019Listed for sale$154,900+899.4%$213/sqft
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    8/30/2017Sold$15,500-50.4%$21/sqft
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    8/13/1999Sold$31,250$43/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$547 $35,225
    2024$547 $35,225
    2023$547 $35,225
    2022$547 +24.3%$35,225 +69.6%
    2021$440 $20,775 -75%
    2020$440 +368.1%$83,100 +366.9%
    2019$94 $17,800
    2018$94 -53.8%$17,800 +300%
    2017$204 -29%$4,450
    2016$287 --
    2015$287 --
    2014$287 +7.4%--
    2013$267 +108.6%--
    2012$128 --
    2011$128 $5,425
    2010$128 $5,425
    2009$128 +53.5%$5,425 +75%
    2008$83 $3,100
    2007$83 $3,100
    2006$83 -50.6%$3,100 -50.6%
    2005$169 -28.7%$6,275 -21.6%
    2004$237 $8,000
    2003$237 $8,000
    2002-- $8,000
    2001-- $8,000 +56.1%
    2000-- $5,125
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Mechanicsville

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