Neighborhoods/Sequoyah Hills
Sequoyah Hills Homes for Sale — A Local Realtor's Guide
Sequoyah Hills is Knoxville's most prestigious historic neighborhood — riverfront estates, century-old oaks, and the kind of architectural pedigree money alone can't buy.
Schools
Knox County — Sequoyah Elementary, West HS
Commute
5–10 min to downtown Knoxville
Lot sizes
Generally larger; many estate lots 1/2 acre+
HOA
None — established neighborhood without an HOA
Price range
$900K cottages to $5M+ riverfront estates
Market Pulse
Sequoyah Hills right now
Snapshot: June 2026
Active Inventory
13
homes for sale
Price Range
$320K – $3.80M
current list prices
Median List
$1.05M
midpoint of asking
$ / Sq Ft
$418
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
27
closed sales
Median Sale
$925K
what buyers paid
$ / Sq Ft
$380
median, sold basis
Days on Market
3
median, list → contract
Sale / List
99.3%
of ask
Source: East Tennessee Realtors MLS · closed residential sales Jan 2 – Jun 12, 2026.
The Vibe
Old Knoxville money lives here, but so do younger families who fell in love with the canopy of trees along Cherokee Boulevard. It's walkable in a way most luxury Knoxville neighborhoods aren't — you'll see neighbors walking to Sequoyah Park or running along the river on any decent morning.
Best Subdivisions & Pockets
Where to look in Sequoyah Hills
Cherokee Boulevard
The iconic tree-lined spine of the neighborhood — premier addresses
Talahi
Quiet pocket near the river
Lyons View
Estate properties with downtown views
Lakemoor Hills
Adjacent established luxury enclave
Lifestyle
Sequoyah Park is the lifestyle anchor — riverfront greenway, dog park, sunset views over the Tennessee River. Walking distance to Bearden village for coffee at Old City Java or dinner at Stock & Barrel. Cherokee Country Club sits at the heart of the neighborhood for members.
Investment Angle
Sequoyah Hills appreciates more like a coastal luxury market than a Southeast metro — supply is fixed, demand is constant. Estate-quality riverfront rarely hits the open market; many transactions happen privately. For buyers: patience and a connected agent matter more than aggressive offers.
Frequently Asked
Sequoyah Hills questions
What's the average price in Sequoyah Hills?
Wide range — from $900K updated cottages to $5M+ riverfront estates. The median tends to sit in the $1.5–2M range for non-riverfront homes.
Is Sequoyah Hills walkable?
Yes — that's part of its appeal. Sequoyah Park, the river greenway, and Bearden village are all walkable or short-bike-ride distance.
Are there new construction homes in Sequoyah Hills?
Rare. Most activity is renovation of existing historic homes. The neighborhood's character is protected by lot configuration and resident preference.
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