Step into the charm and character of this delightful 1920 cottage, filled with personality and timeless details throughout. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and three fireplaces, this inviting home offers comfortable one-level living with an open, connected layout between the living room, dining area, and kitchen--perfect for everyday living and entertaining.
Situated on a spacious 0.4-acre lot, the property offers plenty of room to spread out, with space for outdoor entertaining, gardening, play, or future expansion. Whether hosting friends and family or simply enjoying a quiet evening outdoors, the generous lot provides endless possibilities.
Zoned for all Gibbs schools and conveniently located just minutes from the interstate, desirable shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, this charming 1920 cottage offers a wonderful combination of historic character, usable space, and a convenient location. Showings to begin October 2nd!
Pending
$269,900
5820 Atkins Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918
2beds
1,192sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 44 days
- 1,979
- 351
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rachael Nelson 865-776-5272,
Realty Executives Associates 865-688-3232
Source: East Tennessee Realtors,MLS#: 1356955
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Other, Hardwood
- Windows: Windows - Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,192
- Total interior livable area: 1,192 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country Setting
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 250M x 230M x Irr
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 039 154
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Vinyl Siding, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fair Acres
Location
- Region: Knoxville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $97,000
- Annual tax amount: $377
- Date on market: 10/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2026 | Pending sale | $269,900$226/sqft |
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| 10/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900$226/sqft |
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| 10/7/2026 | Pending sale | $269,900$226/sqft |
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| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900+31%$226/sqft |
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| 5/21/2024 | Sold | $206,000+3.5%$173/sqft |
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| 4/15/2024 | Pending sale | $199,000$167/sqft |
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| 4/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $199,000+1795.2%$167/sqft |
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| 1/11/1996 | Sold | $10,500-90.5%$9/sqft |
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| 10/6/1994 | Sold | $110,000+780%$92/sqft |
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| 7/28/1994 | Sold | $12,500$10/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $377 | $24,250 |
| 2024 | $377 | $24,250 |
| 2023 | $377 | $24,250 |
| 2022 | $377 +25.7% | $24,250 +71.4% |
| 2021 | $300 | $14,150 -75% |
| 2020 | $300 | $56,600 |
| 2019 | $300 | $56,600 |
| 2018 | $300 | -- |
| 2017 | $300 -20% | $14,150 |
| 2016 | $375 | -- |
| 2015 | $375 | -- |
| 2014 | $375 +0.1% | -- |
| 2013 | $375 -14.6% | -- |
| 2012 | $439 | -- |
| 2011 | $439 | $18,600 |
| 2010 | $439 | $18,600 |
| 2009 | $439 +46% | $18,600 +66.4% |
| 2008 | $301 +0% | $11,175 |
| 2007 | $301 | $11,175 |
| 2006 | $301 | $11,175 |
| 2005 | $301 -4.9% | $11,175 +4.7% |
| 2004 | $316 | $10,675 |
| 2003 | $316 | $10,675 |
| 2002 | -- | $10,675 |
| 2001 | -- | $10,675 +10.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $9,650 |
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Neighborhood: 37918
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gibbs
- Middle: Gibbs
- High: Gibbs
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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