Neighborhoods/Bearden
Bearden Real Estate — Homes for Sale in Bearden, Knoxville
Bearden is Knoxville's most diverse luxury neighborhood — historic ranches, mid-century moderns, and tucked-away estate streets, all within walking distance of the city's densest restaurant corridor.
Schools
Knox County — Bearden Elementary, Bearden MS, Bearden HS
Commute
10–15 min to downtown
Lot sizes
Varies — older lots tend to be larger and irregular
HOA
Most older sections have no HOA; some newer infill does
Price range
$400K updated bungalows to $2M+ estate streets
Market Pulse
Bearden right now
Snapshot: June 2026
Active Inventory
78
homes for sale
Price Range
$240K – $4.28M
current list prices
Median List
$610K
midpoint of asking
$ / Sq Ft
$271
median, list basis
Source: East Tennessee Realtors MLS · active residential listings. These numbers move weekly — call for today's read: 865.771.2652.
Closed YTD · Jan 1 – today
# Sold
137
closed sales
Median Sale
$478K
what buyers paid
$ / Sq Ft
$260
median, sold basis
Days on Market
17
median, list → contract
Sale / List
98.3%
of ask
Source: East Tennessee Realtors MLS · closed residential sales Jan 2 – Jun 12, 2026.
The Vibe
Where Knoxville eats. Bearden Village is a walkable strip of independent restaurants, coffee, and shops. Residential streets behind the corridor range from $400K bungalows to $2M+ estates within a few blocks.
Best Subdivisions & Pockets
Where to look in Bearden
Forest Heights
Estate streets with mature trees and large lots
Westwood
Historic mid-century and ranch homes
Holston Hills adjacent
Country-club access
Lifestyle
Bearden Village walkable dining: Stock & Barrel, Bistro at the Bijou (sister location), Holly's 135, Old City Java for coffee. Farmers market on weekends. Tennessee River greenway access via Lakeshore Park 5 minutes south.
Investment Angle
Bearden is one of Knoxville's best appreciating non-luxury markets — walkable, well-schooled, and undersupplied. Long-term rentals perform well to young professionals working downtown or in Bearden corridor businesses.
Frequently Asked
Bearden questions
Is Bearden a good neighborhood for first-time buyers?
Many of the bungalows and older ranches in the $400–600K range work for first-time buyers who can stretch — and Bearden's appreciation track record makes it a strong long-term hold.
Thinking about Bearden?
Let's talk through what's right for you.
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