Private Ranch Home on 8 Acres - Minutes from Knoxville & the Smokies
Discover peaceful country living with unbeatable convenience in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home, perfectly situated just 20 minutes from downtown Knoxville and 30 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains. Nestled on 8 beautiful acres, this property offers the space, privacy, and potential to make it truly your own.
Step inside to a spacious open-concept layout featuring a cozy fireplace — ideal for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests. The guest bathroom has been completely renovated, and while the rest of the home could use a little TLC, the groundwork has already been laid for the next owners to add their personal touch.
Major improvements include:
*Leaf Guard gutter system installed
* Sentricon termite protection system in place
* HVAC recently serviced, air ducts cleaned, and ductwork replaced in the crawlspace
* New water line from the street to the home
Outside, you'll love the metal carport, perfect for protecting your vehicles, plus an outbuilding for additional storage. Whether you're dreaming of a homestead, a weekend getaway, or a forever home, this property offers endless possibilities in a truly desirable location.
Don't miss this rare opportunity — schedule your private showing today and envision the lifestyle you've been waiting for!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (5/1)
$469,900
1520 Hightop Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914
3beds
1,568sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
8.03 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceOutbuilding for additional storageSpacious open-concept layout
- 310 days |
- 584 |
- 24 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Niki Horner 865-250-7883,
ReMax Preferred Properties, In 865-694-8100
Source: East Tennessee Realtors,MLS#: 1312915
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Other, Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,568
- Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country Setting, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 8.03 Acres
- Features: Private, Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 073 234
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Block, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Knoxville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $204,700
- Annual tax amount: $795
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $469,900-2.1%$300/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $479,900+250.3%$306/sqft |
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| 3/7/1994 | Sold | $137,000$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $795 | $51,175 |
| 2024 | $795 | $51,175 |
| 2023 | $795 | $51,175 |
| 2022 | $795 -21.4% | $51,175 +7.3% |
| 2021 | $1,011 | $47,675 -75% |
| 2020 | $1,011 | $190,700 |
| 2019 | $1,011 | $190,700 |
| 2018 | $1,011 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,011 +4.2% | $47,675 |
| 2016 | $970 | -- |
| 2015 | $970 | -- |
| 2014 | $970 0% | -- |
| 2013 | $970 -45.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,771 | -- |
| 2011 | $1,771 | $36,750 |
| 2010 | $1,771 | $36,750 |
| 2009 | $1,771 -10.4% | $36,750 +2.3% |
| 2008 | $1,976 | $35,925 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37914
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Carter Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Carter Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 4/10Carter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carter
- Middle: Carter
- High: Carter
Source: East Tennessee Realtors. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Tennessee
- Knox County
- Knoxville
- 37914
- 1520 Hightop Rd





