8129 Ainsworth Dr, Knoxville, TN 37909
What's special
Some homes are updated. This one is transformed. Tucked into a private, elevated .76-acre wooded homesite in Knoxville's coveted West Hills Estates neighborhood, this nearly 4,000-square-foot mid-century ranch delivers a rare combination of retro architectural soul and true top-to-bottom craftsmanship -- inside, outside, and everywhere in between. Step through the front door and the layout tells its own story: a dramatic sunken living area anchored by a stone fireplace and original built-in bookcase, blending mid-century charm with a fresh, livable flow. Brand-new hickory hardwood flooring (3/4'', solid and durable) runs through the main level, giving every room a refined, updated foundation. At the center of it all is a completely reimagined kitchen -- custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a stone tile backsplash, and all-new appliances make this a space built for real cooking and real entertaining. Right off the kitchen, a light-filled sunroom wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows opens up to a sweeping 180-degree view of the property -- arguably the best seat in the house. Three bedrooms and two fully renovated bathrooms complete the main floor, each bath finished with new vanities, updated tile, and high-efficiency fixtures. Head downstairs and the square footage keeps working for you: a huge second living area with its own stone fireplace and full bar, walking straight out to a concrete patio for effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining. This level also includes a fourth bedroom, a full bathroom, and a bonus room ready to serve as a home office, gym, or studio. Behind the design updates, the mechanical bones are just as strong: a new high-efficiency HVAC system with a 10-year warranty (2025), new 6'' gutters (fall 2025), and a full interior and exterior professional repaint (2025) mean this home is as sound as it is stylish. The location seals the deal -- minutes from Knoxville's greenway trails, neighborhood parks, local restaurants, and West Town Mall, all from a quiet, established pocket of West Hills. This is a home that gives you the scale and character of a 1970s original with the performance and finishes of new construction -- a combination that's genuinely hard to find in today's Knoxville market. Schedule your private tour of 8129 Ainsworth Dr before it's gone.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Sunroom
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Adam Albaba 865-208-7484,
Honors Real Estate Services LLC 865-238-0002
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Stone, Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,750
- Total interior livable area: 3,750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Designated Parking, Attached, Main Level
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Dimensions: 150M x 222.25 x IRR
- Features: Private, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 120AB028
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding, Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: West Hills Estates Unit 1
Location
- Region: Knoxville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $426,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,658
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900-4.1%$187/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listing removed | $729,900$195/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Price change | $729,900-1.4%$195/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $739,900-1.3%$197/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Price change | $749,900-5.1%$200/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $789,900+132.3%$211/sqft |
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| 12/27/2024 | Sold | $340,000+3.1%$91/sqft |
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| 11/17/2024 | Pending sale | $329,900$88/sqft |
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| 11/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $329,900$88/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,658 | $106,675 |
| 2024 | $1,658 | $106,675 |
| 2023 | $1,658 | $106,675 |
| 2022 | $1,658 +16.8% | $106,675 +59.2% |
| 2021 | $1,420 | $67,000 -75% |
| 2020 | $1,420 | $268,000 |
| 2019 | $1,420 | $268,000 |
| 2018 | $1,420 -24.9% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,891 -0.2% | $67,000 |
| 2016 | $1,895 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,895 -34.5% | -- |
| 2014 | $2,894 +7.2% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,699 +4.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,575 | -- |
| 2011 | $2,575 | $53,425 |
| 2010 | $2,575 | $53,425 |
| 2009 | $2,575 -4.4% | $53,425 +9% |
| 2008 | $2,695 | $49,000 |
| 2007 | $2,695 | $49,000 |
| 2006 | $2,695 | $49,000 |
| 2005 | $2,695 +2.7% | $49,000 +12.3% |
| 2004 | $2,623 +6.2% | $43,650 |
| 2003 | $2,471 | $43,650 |
| 2002 | -- | $43,650 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,650 +3.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $42,300 |
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