Neighborhoods/South Knox
South Knoxville Real Estate Guide
South Knoxville is the most exciting growth story in the Knoxville market — anchored by 1,000+ acres of Urban Wilderness trails, a revitalized riverfront, and a wave of buyer interest from people priced out of North and West Knox.
Schools
Knox County — multiple options by location
Commute
5–15 min to downtown
Lot sizes
Varies widely by section
HOA
Mostly none
Price range
$250K to $1.5M new construction
Market Pulse
South Knox right now
Snapshot: June 2026
Active Inventory
181
homes for sale
Price Range
$140K – $2.40M
current list prices
Median List
$399K
midpoint of asking
$ / Sq Ft
$234
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
312
closed sales
Median Sale
$349K
what buyers paid
$ / Sq Ft
$217
median, sold basis
Days on Market
34
median, list → contract
Sale / List
99%
of ask
Source: East Tennessee Realtors MLS · closed residential sales Jan 2 – Jun 12, 2026.
The Vibe
A mix of old South Knox families, outdoor-recreation transplants, and value-hunting younger buyers. The vibe is changing fast — what was overlooked five years ago is now coveted.
Lifestyle
Urban Wilderness trail system — mountain biking, hiking, trail running. South Waterfront development. Restaurants in the SoKno corridor (Landing House, Alliance Brewing, SouthSide Garage food trucks).
Investment Angle
Best appreciation potential of any Knoxville submarket. Value-add renovations on historic bungalows have been the biggest winning strategy of the last 5 years.
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