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UT Vol Football Players Build Habitat For Humanity House In Knoxville

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It’s not all about practice and weight training for the University of Tennessee football players this summer.  Many exchanged their helmets for hardhats to help build a home in Knoxville for the Habitat For Humanity project.  The players involved enjoyed giving back to the community that supports them and were unanimous in stating that they are ready to do it again.  Working alongside the family who would enjoy the house, new friendships and memories were made that will last a lifetime. #VFL.

For more information on Habitat For Humanity CLICK HERE.  For help buying or selling your own home in Knoxville contact me, Troy Stavros with Gables & Gates, REALTORS to schedule a time to get together and discuss how I can best serve you.

4800+ SF Home For Sale in Farragut’s Fort West. Great Yard!

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Home for sale in Farragut’s Fort West Subdivision at 12508 Fort West Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934: All brick, 3 levels and over 4800 square feet of living.  4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, bonus room, and finished basement.  Owner’s suite, 3 additional bedrooms and bonus room upstairs along with laundry room with wash basin. Updated, eat-in kitchen featuring granite counters, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, and more.  Main level includes office, formal dining, and family room with fireplace.  Family room and kitchen have access to the deck that spans nearly the entire length of the home overlooking the vast backyard that backs to wooded privacy.  The lower level includes a large rec room wired for surround sound, additional fireplace, a room that could be a 5th bedroom, an exercise room, and kitchenette.  Walk out of the lower level to private patio area.  Plenty of parking in the extra wide driveway or the 3 car garage. Still plenty of time to take advantage of the Fort West Subdivision neighborhood pool.  Newer HVAC (main unit only 2 months old!). For more information or to schedule a private showing contact me, Troy Stavros with Gables & Gates, REALTORS.

12508 Fort West Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934

$444,000
Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 4 Square Footage: 4,897 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,087 Status: Closed
Current Price: $444,000 List Date: 7/26/2014 Last Modified: 11/16/2019

Overview

Description

All brick home w/ finished basement in the Farragut School District. 4800+SF on 3 levels w/ 4 bedrooms & bonus room upstairs, 4.5 baths. Main level features hardwood floors, updated, eat-in kitchen w/ granite counters, island, and stainless appliances including double ovens. Relax in the lower level featuring the 2nd fireplace, large rec room, workout room, room w/ window that could be 5th BR, full bath & kitchenette. Entertain outdoors on the extensive deck & patio areas. Neighborhood pool.

Listing Details MLS# 895324

Location Tax Legal Info

House #
12508
Street Name
Fort West
St Suffix
Drive
State/Province
TN
Zip Code
37934
PIN #
152ic026
Subdivision
Fort West

Contract Info

Auction Y/N
No
Listing Price
450000

General Property Description

Type
2 Story
Lot Dimensions
93.72 X 193.25 X IRR
Acres
0.53
Site Built
Yes
Restrictions
Yes
SqFt - Total (Aprox)
4897
SqFt - Main Lvl
1446
SqFt - Down Lvl
1339
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl
2111
# Bedrooms
4
Baths - Full
4
Baths - 1/2
Yes
# of Rooms
13
Fireplace
Yes
# Fireplace
2
Property Status
N/A
HOA
Voluntary
HOA Fee
80
HOA Freq
Yearly
Year Built
1994
Bonus Room
Yes
Extra Storage
Yes
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl
0
Basement
Yes

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2014-09-30
Under Contract Date
2014-08-24
Sold Date
2014-09-30

Sewer

Sewer Info
CITY

Water

Water Info
CITY

More Information

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area
Knox County - 1
Property Sub-Type
Residential
City/County Code
County
Elementary School
Farragut Primary
Middle School
Farragut
Total Tax
2507.92
High School
Farragut

Remarks & Misc

Directions
Kingston Pike West past Fox Den and Willow Creek golf courses to 1st light. Take right at light onto Old Stage Road to 3rd left onto Lawton (2nd entrance to Fort West) to 1st right onto Fort West Drive. Home up the hill on left. SIGN IN YARD.
Public Remarks
All brick home w/ finished basement in the Farragut School District. 4800+SF on 3 levels w/ 4 bedrooms & bonus room upstairs, 4.5 baths. Main level features hardwood floors, updated, eat-in kitchen w/ granite counters, island, and stainless appliances including double ovens. Relax in the lower level featuring the 2nd fireplace, large rec room, workout room, room w/ window that could be 5th BR, full bath & kitchenette. Entertain outdoors on the extensive deck & patio areas. Neighborhood pool.

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached
Yes

Style

Traditional
Yes

Construction

Brick
Yes

Siding

Brick
Yes

Fireplace

Brick
Yes
Gas Log
Yes
Masonry
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Cooling
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

Garage/Parking

Garage Spaces
3
Attached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Side/Rear Entry
Yes

Basement

Finished
Yes
Walkout
Yes

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Rolling Slope
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Gas (Natural)
Yes

Heat

Central
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Community Amenities

Architect Restricted
Yes
Playground
Yes
Swimming Pool
Yes

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Formal Dining Area
Yes

Appliances

Central Vacuum
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Smoke Detector
Yes

Other Rooms

Basement Rec Room
Yes
Bedroom Main Level
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Laundry/Utility
Yes

Exterior Features

Cable Available (TV Only)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes
Prof Landscaped
Yes
Windows - Insulated
Yes

Misc Features

Internet Available
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Trey Ceiling
Yes
Walk-in Shower
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Washer/Dryer Connect
Yes
Whirlpool Tub
Yes
Wired for Internet
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
New Loan
Yes

Property Features

Style: Traditional Construction: Brick Siding: Brick Basement: Finished; Walkout Lot Description: Level; Rolling Slope Fireplace: Brick; Gas Log; Masonry; Wood Burning Floors: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Fuel: Electric; Gas (Natural) Heat: Central; Forced Air Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling Appliances: Central Vacuum; Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Range; Smoke Detector Other Rooms: Basement Rec Room; Bedroom Main Level; Family Room; Laundry/Utility Misc Features: Internet Available; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Trey Ceiling; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer/Dryer Connect; Whirlpool Tub; Wired for Internet Exterior Features: Cable Available (TV Only); Deck; Patio; Prof Landscaped; Windows - Insulated Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Formal Dining Area Community Amenities: Architect Restricted; Playground; Swimming Pool New Financing: Cash; Conventional; New Loan

Room Information

Room Name Room Level Room Remarks
Kitchen Main
Eat In Breakfast Area Main
Family Room Main
Dining Room Main
Office Main
Master Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bonus Room Second
Rec Room Basement
Other Basement Could be used as 5th bedroom
Other Basement Workout room
IDX
Listing Office: Gables & Gates, REALTORS
Last Updated: November - 16 - 2019
The data relating to real estate for sale on this Web Site comes from the IDX Program of the East Tennessee REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, and that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. This information is updated daily, however, some of these properties may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. The Real Estate Broker providing this data believes it to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm the data before relying on it in a purchase decision.
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Knoxville Real Estate Market Update Through June

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It’s always good to see how the Knoxville real estate market is trending when you are thinking about selling or buying a home in Knoxville. Let’s take a look at the interesting trends I’ve found in the Knoxville real estate market, by studying the home sale data through the month of June.

  • Compared to the month of June of last year, the luxury price point over $500,000 has seen a 72.2% increase in sales.  Year to date the same price point has seen a 37.9% increase in homes sold.
  • Homes price between $400,000-$499,999 saw a 35.1% increase since the same month last year and a 18.1% year to date increase in homes sold.
  • Coinciding with the sold numbers, homes pending sale are also trending in the luxury sector with a 48.5% increase from June of last year and 50.3% increase year to date for homes over $500,000.  Homes pending a sale in the $400,000-$499,999 range have seen a 26.5% increase from last June and 36.4% year to date increase.
  • Trends are showing us that stricter lending standards are limiting the sales in the price points under $100,000, with multiple pricing categories under $100K being down quite a bit both year over year and year to date.
  • Total inventory is down 12% compared to last June and is also down 5.6% year to date with the thinnest inventory being $140,000 and below.
  • Typically one of the best selling price points, $250,000-$299,999 is showing sluggish sales most likely from a lack of inventory.  Home sales in this price point are down 2.9% from June last year and 7.9% year to date, with inventory being down 9.5% from last year and 4.8% year to date.
  • The reduced inventory levels are putting the law of supply and demand in effect as witnessed by a 13.99% year over year increase in the average sales price and a 5.24% increase in the average sales price year to date.  Another factor showing demand is the amount of time it is taking for homes to sell.  Average days on the market has decreased 32.87% year over year and 28.57% year to date.  Average days on the market in June across all pricing categories was 96 days and the average for 2014 is 105 days.

June Knoxville Real Estate Market Stats

What does this information mean for you, as someone possibly looking to sell your home in Knoxville or buy a home in Knoxville?  As a seller, low inventory levels mean that this is a great time to put your home on the market, as there is less competition.  Also the law of supply and demand tells us that less inventory is pushing prices higher.  As a buyer, buying a home in a low inventory home market means, you need to be less aggressive with your offers as there is increased competition in the marketplace.  Making low offers or hesitating too long in deciding to make an offer will most likely cause you to lose out on desirable homes, as they will be snapped up by competing buyers.

Thinking about selling and wondering how much your Knoxville home might be worth?  CLICK HERE for an instant estimate.

For more information or to discuss your personal goals in selling or buying a home in Knoxville, contact me, Troy Stavros with Gables & Gates, REALTORS today.

What Is A Zombie Property And Does Knoxville Have Any?

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zombie property in KnoxvilleFirst off, you might be thinking, Troy is losing it.  Zombie property? But it is a real term used in the industry. A “Zombie Property” is any property that has started the foreclosure process, but never been foreclosed and the homeowner has vacated the property.

Does Knoxville have any “Zombie Property?”  Of course, the nationwide numbers are too large to spare Knoxville.  According to RealtyTrac, nationally, zombie properties totaled 141,406 in the 2nd quarter of 2014.  This accounted for 21% of the properties in foreclosure.  Another interesting statistic that leads to zombie properties is that 1 in every 5 foreclosures has been vacated by the homeowner before the foreclosure has even been completed.

The lenders with the most zombie properties on the books are Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase, and US BankCorp.

So now you don’t have to be scared of a “Zombie Property”.  Who knows you might even get a great deal on one!

For help in finding a great deal on a home in Knoxville, contact me, Troy Stavros with Gables & Gates, REALTORS to setup a time to talk and formulate a plan.

Great Deal On A Farragut Lot in The Battery at Berkeley Park

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1003 Prince George Parish LOT in The Battery at Berkeley ParkHere is a great opportunity to secure a lot to build your dream home in the heart of Farragut.  Keep your land costs low at only $60,000 so you can put more money into the building of your home.  This uber-conveniently located homesite is located in The Battery at Berkeley Park which is just minutes from Turkey Creek Shopping, Farragut Schools, Farragut Library, parks, hospitals, restaurants and the Farragut Greenway walking trails.  The Battery at Berkeley Park offers lawn maintenance to all homesites as part of the home owner’s association, as well as a neighborhood pool.  This lot is located on a corner adjacent to common area with sidewalks.  Drive by and take a look or give me, Troy Stavros with Gables & Gates, REALTORS a call with any questions.  If you don’t already have your own building plans, we have some available.

This listing is no longer available.

Great Starter Home! – 154 Hawthorn Street, Sweetwater, TN 37874

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Located at the end of a quiet street, yet only minutes from Interstate 75, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located at 154 Hawthorn Street, Sweetwater, TN 37874 is move in ready. Loaded with updates inside and out like: New tile floors in the bathrooms, new tile back splash in kitchen and baths, new oil rubbed bronze hardware throughout the home, new microwave installed over the range, wired for surround sound, new landscaping, irrigation system, fenced yard, walk-in closet in the owner’s suite, and 2 car garage.

154 Hawthorn St, Sweetwater, TN 37874

$125,000
Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 3 Square Footage: 1,385 Status: Closed
Current Price: $125,000 List Date: 6/04/2014 Last Modified: 11/16/2019

Overview

Description

Located at the end of a quiet street, yet only minutes from Interstate 75, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is move in ready. Loaded with updates inside and out like: New tile floors in the bathrooms, new tile back splash in kitchen and baths, new oil rubbed bronze hardware throughout the home, new microwave installed over the range, wired for surround sound, new landscaping, irrigation system, fenced yard, walk-in closet in the owner’s suite, and 2 car garage.

Listing Details MLS# 889425

Location Tax Legal Info

House #
154
Street Name
Hawthorn
St Suffix
St
State/Province
TN
Zip Code
37874
PIN #
023g A 051.62
Subdivision
Oakland View Estates

Contract Info

Listing Price
125000

General Property Description

Type
Ranch
Lot Dimensions
.24 acre
Site Built
Yes
Restrictions
No
SqFt - Total (Aprox)
1385
SqFt - Main Lvl
1385
# Bedrooms
3
Baths - Full
2
# of Rooms
6
Fireplace
No
Property Status
N/A
HOA
No
Year Built
2008
Bonus Room
No
SqFt - Down Lvl
0
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl
0
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl
0
# Fireplace
0
Basement
No

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2014-09-08
Under Contract Date
2014-07-29
Sold Date
2014-09-02

Sewer

Sewer Info
UTILITY

Water

Water Info
UTILITY

More Information

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area
Monroe County - 33
Property Sub-Type
Residential
City/County Code
City Limits
Total Tax
1158.67

Remarks & Misc

Directions
I75 to Exit 62 (Oakland Road) WEST to RIGHT on Patton Street (Oakland View Estate S/D), to LEFT on Oakland View Court to 2nd LEFT on Hawthorn Street stay right. SIGN IN YARD
Public Remarks
Located at the end of a quiet street, yet only minutes from Interstate 75, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is move in ready. Loaded with updates inside and out like: New tile floors in the bathrooms, new tile back splash in kitchen and baths, new oil rubbed bronze hardware throughout the home, new microwave installed over the range, wired for surround sound, new landscaping, irrigation system, fenced yard, walk-in closet in the owner’s suite, and 2 car garage.

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached
Yes

Style

Traditional
Yes

Construction

Frame
Yes

Siding

Vinyl
Yes

Fireplace

None
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Cooling
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Laminate
Yes
Tile
Yes

Garage/Parking

Garage Spaces
2
Attached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Basement

Slab
Yes

Lot Description

Level
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes

Heat

Forced Air
Yes

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Rm Co
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Smoke Detector
Yes

Other Rooms

Bedroom Main Level
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Laundry/Utility
Yes
Mstr Bdrm Main Level
Yes
Split Bedroom
Yes

Exterior Features

Cable Available (TV Only)
Yes
Patio
Yes
Prof Landscaped
Yes

Misc Features

Internet Available
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Washer/Dryer Connect
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
New Loan
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Showing

See Agent Instructns
Yes

Property Features

Style: Traditional Construction: Frame Siding: Vinyl Basement: Slab Lot Description: Level Fireplace: None Floors: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Fuel: Electric Heat: Forced Air Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Range; Smoke Detector Other Rooms: Bedroom Main Level; Family Room; Laundry/Utility; Mstr Bdrm Main Level; Split Bedroom Misc Features: Internet Available; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer/Dryer Connect Exterior Features: Cable Available (TV Only); Patio; Prof Landscaped Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Rm Co Showing: See Agent Instructns New Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; New Loan; VA Loan

Room Information

Room Name Room Level Dimensions
Family Room Main 15.6x15.4
Kitchen Main 23x10
Master Bedroom Main 15.10x14.5
Bedroom 2 Main 12.3x10.2
Bedroom 3 Main 12.3x11.8
Utility Room Main 6.8x5.8
IDX
Listing Office: Gables & Gates, REALTORS
Last Updated: November - 16 - 2019
The data relating to real estate for sale on this Web Site comes from the IDX Program of the East Tennessee REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, and that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. This information is updated daily, however, some of these properties may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. The Real Estate Broker providing this data believes it to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm the data before relying on it in a purchase decision.
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