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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Active
Price cut: $15K (7/17)
$375,000
8625 Sams Ln, Knoxville, TN 37920
3beds
1,709sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
10.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 92 days |
- 2,802 |
- 135 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Scates 404-403-9855,
Wallace-Jennifer Scates Group 865-474-9874
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3001117
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Walk-In Closet(s)
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Eat-in Kitchen
Other
- Features: Utility Room
- Level: Utility Room
Heating
- Electric, Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Other
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,709
- Total interior livable area: 1,709 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,709
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered
Lot
- Size: 10.5 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Other
- Topography: Wooded,Other
Details
- Parcel number: 138 190
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Knoxville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $166,500
- Annual tax amount: $647
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $375,000-3.8%$219/sqft |
Source:  East Tennessee Realtors #1316351 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $390,000-2.5%$228/sqft |
Source: East Tennessee Realtors #1316351 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2026 | Contingent | $400,000$234/sqft |
Source:  RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3001117 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2026 | Pending sale | $400,000$234/sqft |
Source: East Tennessee Realtors #1316351 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $400,000-11.1%$234/sqft |
Source: East Tennessee Realtors #1316351 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+324.5%$263/sqft |
Source: East Tennessee Realtors #1316351 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2017 | Sold | $106,000$62/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $647 | $41,625 |
| 2024 | $647 | $41,625 |
| 2023 | $647 | $41,625 |
| 2022 | $647 +58.2% | $41,625 +74.2% |
| 2021 | $409 | $23,900 -75% |
| 2020 | $409 | $95,600 |
| 2019 | $409 | $95,600 |
| 2018 | $409 | -- |
| 2017 | $409 -1.7% | $23,900 |
| 2016 | $416 | -- |
| 2015 | $416 | -- |
| 2014 | $416 -13.9% | -- |
| 2013 | $483 -28.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $678 | -- |
| 2011 | $678 | $14,075 |
| 2010 | $678 -21% | $14,075 -21% |
| 2009 | $859 -23.9% | $17,825 -13.2% |
| 2007 | $1,129 | $20,525 |
| 2006 | $1,129 | $20,525 |
| 2005 | $1,129 -2.6% | $20,525 +6.5% |
| 2004 | $1,158 +6.2% | $19,275 |
| 2003 | $1,091 | $19,275 +0.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $19,150 |
| 2001 | -- | $19,150 +4.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $18,325 |
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Neighborhood: 37920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10New Hopewell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 4/10South Doyle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.7 mi
- 3/10South Doyle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: New Hopewell Elementary
- Middle: South Doyle Middle School
- High: South Doyle High School
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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