This week Neighborhood of the Week heads down Northshore to revisit a little lake front community that, thanks to being the former home to a now infamous ex-UT football coach, is also the number one search term for this blog since last Tuesday: Victoria’s Inlet.

Located off Toole’s Bend Road in West Knoxville, Victoria’s Inlet has the best of both worlds: a secluded lake front setting that is also just a short drive to Northshore Drive and I-140.

It also has the distinction of being home to UT’s new football coach being the former home of UT’s former head football coach, Lane Kiffin. Way back in Ye Olden Dayes (aka, May, 2009), Kiffin managed to outdo Bruce Pearl’s $2,100,000 Gettysvue purchase when he bought a 6 BR, 5.5 BA, 7800+ sq ft lake front spread on 2.5+ acres for $2,600,000 . That should be easy to resell in this market…right?

Needless to say, homes in the neighborhood are on the large side, many were custom built, and most are less than 10 years old. And while some homes have very nice lake frontage, others have — at best — only a very nice lake view.

So if you’ve got deep pockets and you’re looking for a very nice, conveniently located lake front home, or maybe een just a super swanky pad with a nice lake view,  look no further than Victoria’s Inlet.

Special thanks  Bob Stockdale for these great shots of Victoria’s Inlet. You can see more of Bob’s work on his website.

Here’s Victoria’s Inlet by the numbers -

Victoria’s Inlet*

Current On-Market Listings -1
Asking Price: $859,500*
Details: 5 BR, 5.5 BA, 5500 sq ft, no lake frontage

*Note: This same property was for sale last summer by the same owners for $1,099,999.

Current Pending Sales -0
Average Asking Price: NA
Median Asking Price: NA

Closed Sales – 3rd & 4th Quarter 2009 – 2
Average Asking Price - $799,200
Average Sales Price – $747,500
Average Square Feet – 4442
Average Days on Market – 152

Closed Sales – 3rd & 4th Quarter 2008 – 1
Asking Price – $2,700,000
Sales Price – $2,550,000
Sq Ft – 7674
Days on Market – 81

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 01/18/10 and does not include adjacent neighborhoods or single family residences.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Victoria’s Inlet Listings” or “New Downtown Victoria’s Inlet Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam just ain’t cool.

Know of a great community that would make an equally great NOTW? Let your voice be heard in the comments.

This week, Neighborhood of the Week revisits one of West Knoxville’s oldest neighborhoods, which also happens to have a lot of Cool Homes You Can’t Afford in it: Sequoyah Hills.

Located off of Kingston Pike just a few miles west of the University of Tennessee campus, Sequoyah Hills sits in a bend of the Tennessee river and is known around town for its large, tree-lined main boulevard, its gorgeous lake views, its awesome parks, and its very expensive homes.

Sequoyah Hills proper dates back to around 1920 and the Kingston Pike Sequoyah Hills Association has a prettythorough history of the development of the area from that time to present.

Like many neighborhoods that are developed over several decades,  Sequoyah Hills is very architecturally diverse. Styles include everything from English Tudor, English Cottage, and American Colonial to fifites and sixties ranchers, contemporary Frank Lloyed Wright inspired homes, and newer traditional homes.

Much like Holston Hills to the east, construction of larger homes came to a halt at the start of the Great Depression and homes built during and after the war tended to be more modest cottage style homes, so home sizes – and prices -  are also quite diverse in the neighborhood.

Sequoyah Hills is home to the George Berber designed Sequoyah School (now a public K-5 school), the Sequoyah branch of the Knoxville public library, Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, Blackbird Coffeehouse, Sequoyah Hills Park and the Sequoyah Greenway.

Sequoyah Hills is easily accessible via Kingston Pike and I-40 and is a 5-10 minute drive to downtown or UT campus.

So if you’re looking for a historic home in a fairly self-contained community on the west side of town and have a good bit of money to spend, Sequoyah Hills might be a good place to hang your hat.

Here’s Sequoyah Hills by the numbers -

Sequoyah Hills*

Current On-Market Listings – 44
Average Asking Price: $830,211
Median Asking Price: $661,500
Average Square Footage: 3825
Most Expensive Listing: $3,389,000 (6 BR, 4 BA, 3 half bath, 7700+ sq ft on 1.3 acres)*
Least Expensive Listing: $219,900 (4 BR, 2 BA, 1700+ sq ft Bruce McCarty Home)
Middle of the Road: $1,100,000 (5 BR, 4.5 BA, 4300+ sq ft Italian Renaissance home on Cherokee Blvd)

Interesting side note: Both the most expensive and  the least expensive homes were on the market the last time I covered Sequoyah Hills on NOTK, a little over a year ago. The most expensive is still listed at the same price, while the least expensive has had a $29,000 price reduction.

Current Pending Sales -1
Asking Price – $399,500
Details – 3 BR, 3 BA, 2200+ sq ft built in 1950

Closed Sales – 3rd Quarter 2009 – 12
Average Sales Price – $416,792
Median Sales Price – $336,250
Average Days on Market -84

Closed Sales – 3rd Quarter 2008 – 9
Average Sales Price – $594,722
Median Sales Price – $398,000
Average Days on Market -133

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 11/24/08 for Sequoyah Hills proper, and does not include adjacent subdivisions, condos, PUDS or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Sequoyah Hills Listings” or “New Sequoyah Hills Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam is not where it’s at.

Have I missed your neighborhood? Let me know about it and you might just see it featured here in the coming weeks.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

This week we’re heading out Choto way to take a look a neighborhood with lots of cool homes you can’t afford: Mallard Bay

Located way on out Northshore Drive off Choto Rd, Mallard Bay is a fairly new subdivision with a lot of pretty large homes, some of which  have very nice lake views and others still that have very nice lake frontage. And if you’re not one of the lucky ones living on the water, don’t give up your ski boat just yet: Mallard Bay has its very own boat ramp available for resident use.

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Homes in Mallard Bay are all fairly new – about 5 yrs old and less – and new construction is still ongoing, with several new, completed homes currently available. Home styles tend toward the traditional with a little bit of the currently popular French country flair throw in the mix: think rustic looking shutters and hardward and lots of mixed brick and stone.

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Luxury features are the rule rather than the exception in Mallard Bay home and include such goodies as pools, waterfalls, steam rooms, saunas, and nice, big media rooms.  

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Mallard Bay is easily accessible via Northshore Drive, I-40, I-140, and Kingston Pike.

So if you’re looking for something new and near the water with upgrades galore, why not check out Mallard Bay.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Here’s Mallard Bay by the numbers-

Mallard Bay*

Current On-Market Listings – 15
Average Asking Price: $975,873
Average Square Footage: 4875
Most Expensive: $2,499,999 (5 BR, 6.5 BA, 8100+ sq ft lakefront home w/ 2 kitchens, media room & library)
Least Expensive: $488,900 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3100+ sq ft w/ lake views)
Middle of the Road: $899,900 (4 BR, 4.5 BA, 4300 sq ft w/ sauna)

Current Pending Sales – 0
Average Asking Price: NA
Median Asking Price: NA

Closed Sales – 3rd Quarter 2009 – 1
List Price – $475,000
Sales Price – $460,000
Details - 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3200+ sq ft
Days on Market – 135

Closed Sales – 3rd Quarter 2008 – 1
List Price – $1,250,000
Sales Price – $1,100,000
Details - 5 BR, 5.5 BA, 5900+ sq ft with no lake frontage
Days on Market – 81

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 10/26/09 for Mallard Bay proper, and does not include adjacent subdivisions, condos or PUDS.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Mallard Bay Listings” or “New Mallard Bay Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam is a trick, not a treat.

Is there a neighborhood you’d like to see here next week? Let me know in the comments.

This week Neighborhood of the Week heads back west and way down Northshore Drive to revisit a little lakeside neighborhood with some awfully big homes: Montgomery Cove.

Nestled in the “v” formed by Northshore Drive and Choto Road, Montgomery Cove is a waterfront community that backs up to Turkey Creek.

Residents who don’t live in one of the neighborhood’s lakefront homes can still enjoy the water at Waterside Park, a four acre community area complete with a Stephen Fuller designed clubhouse, a lakeside dock with fishing pier, a 25 meter swimming pool, a gazebo, a playground, and basketball, vollyball and tennis courts.

In addition to its lakefront amenities, Montgomery cove also features sidewalks and streetlamps throughout the neighborhood.

Homes in Montgomery Cove are large and tradtional – some might even say grand – and many have large porches and columned entrances.

Even though Montgomery Cove is way out on the far southwest stretch of Northshore Drive, it is still easily accessible via Kingston Pike and I-40 to the north or I-140 to the east.

So if you’re looking for an upscale and idyllic lakefront community in the upper price range and don’t mind adding a few extra minutes to your daily commute in order to get it, Montgomery Cove might just be your cup of tea.

Special thanks to AAKT’s resident photographer, Robert Stockdale, for the great shots of Montgomery Cove. If you would like to learn more about Robert’s work, please visit his website.

Here’s Montgomery Cove by the numbers -

Montgomery Cove*

Current On-Market Listings – 16
Average Asking Price: $656,194
Median Asking Price: $606,700
Average Square Feet: 4325

Most Expensive: $995,000 (4 BR, 4.5 BA, 4400+ sq ft with lake frontage)

Least Expensive: $485,000 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3400+ sq ft built in ‘98)

Middle of the Road: $617,500 (5 BR, 3.5 BA, 5000+ sq ft foreclosure)

Current Pending Sales - 0
Average Asking Price: NA
Median Asking Price:NA

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2009- 2
Average Asking Price – $634,900
Average Sales Price – $590,000
Median Sales Price – NA
Days on Market -102

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2008 – 0
Average Asking Price – NA
Average Sales Price – NA
Median Sales Price – NA
Days on Market -NA

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 8/24/09 does not include condos, PUDS, adjacent neighborhoods or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Montgomery Cove Listings” or “New Montgomery Cove Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. No. Spam. Ever.

Know of a neighborhood that’s Neighborhood of the Week material?  Let me know about it and I’ll do my best to feature it as soon as possible.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

This week, Neighborhood of the Week heads back to West Knoxville to visit a groovy little lakefront community called Cove Point.

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Located just off of the section of Northshore Drive between Rocky Hill and Ebenezer Road, Cove Point is just minutes away from I-140 and just a few more minutes away from I-40 Kingston Pike. In fact, together with Victoria’s Inlet, it’s one of the most convenient lake front locations on the west side of town.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Homes in Cove Point were built mostly in the 1960s, and the home styles definitely reflect the time period. You’ll see a lot of wood, stone, and other generally groovy architectural features throughout the neighborhood.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

So if you’re looking for a lake front home with character that’s convenient to just about anywhere in West Knoxville, Cove Point might be just what you’re looking for.

Here’s Cove Point by the numbers -

Cove Point*

Current On-Market Listings -3
Average Asking Price: $1,157,667
Median Asking Price: $999,000
Average Square Footage: 4167
Most Expensive Listing: $1,975,000 (4 BR, 4 BA, 5000+ sq ft built in ‘65)
Least Expensive Listing: $499,000 (4 BR, 3 BA, 3799+ sq ft built in ‘82)
Middle of the Road: $999,000 (3 BR, 3 full bath, 2 half bath, 3600 sq ft built in ‘67)

Current Pending Sales -0
Average Asking Price – NA
Median Asking Price – NA

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2009 – 0
Average List Price – NA
Average Sales Price – NA
Average Days on Market – NA

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2008 – 1
List Price – $440,000
Sale Price – $385,000
Days on Market -49

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 08/03/2009 for Inverness proper, and does not include adjacent subdivisions, condos, PUDS or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Cove Point Listings” or “New Cove Point Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam is for cans, baby.

Know a great neighborhood you think has NOTW potential? Let me know about it and you might just see it featured here in the coming weeks.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

This week Neighborhood of the Week heads west to a little lakefront community with big dollar homes: Victoria’s Inlet.

Located off Toole’s Bend Road in West Knoxville, Victoria’s Inlet has the best of both worlds: a secluded lake front setting that is also just a short drive to Northshore Drive and I-140.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

It also has the distinction of being home to UT’s new football coach, Lane Kiffin. Kiffin managed to outdo Bruce Pearl’s $2,100,000 Gettysvue purchase when he bought a 6 BR, 5.5 BA, 7800+ sq ft lake front spread on 2.5+ acres for $2,600,000 this past May. Not too shabby.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Needless to say, homes in the neighborhood are on the large side, many were custom built, and most are less than 10 years old. And while some homes have very nice lake frontage, others have — at best — only a very nice lake view.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

So if you’ve got deep pockets and you’re looking for a very nice, conveniently located lake front home, or maybe een just a super swanky pad with a nice lake view,  look no further than Victoria’s Inlet.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Special thanks  Bob Stockdale for these great shots of Victoria’s Inlet. You can see more of Bob’s work on his website.

Here’s Victoria’s Inlet by the numbers -

Downtown Knoxville Condos/Lofts*

Current On-Market Listings -1
Asking Price: $1,099,999
Details: 5 BR, 5.5 BA, 5500 sq ft, no lake frontage

Current Pending Sales -1
Asking Price: $749,900
Details: 4 BR, 3 full BA, 2 half BA, 4100+ sq ft with gated entrace, not lake front

Closed Sales – 1st & 2nd Quarter 2009 – 1 (Coach Kiffin’s pad)
Asking Price - $2,889,000
Sales Price – $2,600,000
Days on Market – 196

Closed Sales – 1st & 2nd Quarter 2008 – 0
Average Asking Price – NA
Average Sales Price – NA
Average Closed Price Per Sq Ft – NA
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Days on Market – NA

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 07/20/09 and does not include adjacent neighborhoods or single family residences.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Victoria’s Inlet Listings” or “New Downtown Victoria’s Inlet Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam just ain’t cool.

Know of a great community that would make an equally great NOTW? Let your voice be heard in the comments.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

This week Neighborhood of the Week heads back out West to revisit a little lakefront neighborhood called Riversound.

Located just off of Northshore Drive a little over 2 miles west of the Pellissippi, Riversound bills itself as “an exclusive lakefront development with the comfort and atmosphere of family living.”

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The community sits on 96 acres on the north shore of Fort Loundon Lake and not only are several homes there actually on the water, many homes in Riversound have incredible lake and mountain views. There’s also a community boat dock with some private dock slips available for homeowners. There are, however, not enough for all homeowners, and when a slip goes up for sale, I hear it goes pretty quickly

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Other neighborhood amenities include a 5000 sq ft neighborhood clubhouse, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and newly resurfaced tennis courts.

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Riversound is also located just up the road from quite a few county parks, including “The Cove”, or Concord Park, Admiral Farragut Park and Carl Cowan Park.

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So if you’re looking for an upscale lakefront community that’s convenient to I-640 and Turkey Creek, has it’s own neighborhood pool and tennis courts and is also close to some really nice public parks, Riversound might be a good place to call home.

Note: Even though the condo community “The Breakers” is located within Riversound, I’m only going to focus on the single family homes in this NOTW.

Here’s Riversound by the numbers -

Riversound*

Current On-Market Listings – 5
Average Asking Price: $801,260
Median Asking Price: $750,000
Most Expensive: $1,287,500 (5 BR, 6.5 BA, 7000+ sq ft)
Least Expensive: $549,900 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 4000+ sq ft w/ indoor basketball court)
Middle of the Road: $750,000 (4 BR, 4.5 BA, 6000 sq ft)

Current Pending Sales - 0
Average Asking Price: NA
Median Asking Price: NA

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2009 – 0
Average Asking Price – NA
Average Sales Price – NA
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Days on Market – NA

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2008- 3
Average Asking Price – $628,133
Average Sales Price – $611,667
Median Sales Price – $600,000
Average Days on Market – 38

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 6/29/09 does not include condos, PUDS, adjacent neighborhoods or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Riversound Listings” or “New Riversound Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. No spam – scout’s honor.

Live in a great neighborhood you think is worthy of some attention? Let me know about it and you might just see it featured here in the coming weeks.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale, Photography, All Rights Reserved.

This week Neighborhood of the Week heads south down Alcoa Highway to revisit one of my personal favorite Knoxville ‘hoods: Lakemoor Hills.

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Just a few miles south of campus off of Alcoa Highway, Lakemoor Hills is sometimes  referred to as  “South Sequoyah” due to its location across the river from Sequoyah Hills.

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With over 250 homes, many with lake frontage, lake views, or ample acreage, Lakemoor Hills is definitely a nice place to call home. Most of the homes in the neighborhood were built in the 60s and 70s and include ranchers as well as many contemporary multi-levels, including some Barber McMurray designed homes.

There are also some newer construction homes, most notably on lots with river frontage.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale, Photography, All Rights Reserved.

So if you’re looking for something convenient to downtown, UT and Bearden that has beautiful scenery and plenty of room to breathe, Lakemoor Hills might just have it.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale, Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Here’s Lakemoor Hills by the numbers -

Lakemoor Hills*

Current On-Market Listings – 5
Average Asking Price: $444,920
Median Asking Price: $269,900
Average Square Footage: 3384
Most Expensive Listing: $899,900 (3 BR, 2.5 BA, 3700+ sq ft Barber/McMurray designed home on 1.7+ acres)
Least Expensive Listing: $209,900 (3 BR, 2 BA, 2400+ sq ft foreclosure)

Middle of the Road: $585,000 (4 BR, 3 BA, 4500+ sq ft on 1.9 acres)

Current Pending Sales -0
Average Asking Price – NA
Median Asking Price – NA

Closed Sales – 4th Quarter 2007 – 1
List  Price – $575,000
Sales Price – $585,000
Days on Market – 58

Closed Sales – 4th Quarter 2008 – 0
Average Sales Price – NA
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Days on Market – NA

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 2/23/08 for Lakemoor Hills proper, and does not include adjacent subdivisions, condos or PUDS.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Lakemoor Hills Listings” or “New Lakemoor Hills Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. And no, I won’t spam you.

Do you live in a great Knoxville neighborhood you’d like to share with the world? Tell me about it and you might just see it featured here one day soon.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

This week, Neighborhood of the Week revisits one of West Knoxville oldest and finest neighborhoods, Sequoyah Hills.

Located off of Kingston Pike just a few miles west of the University of Tennessee campus, Sequoyah Hills sits in a bend of the Tennessee river and is known around town for its large, tree-lined main boulevard, its gorgeous lake views, its awesome parks, and its very expensive homes.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Sequoyah Hills proper dates back to around 1920 and the Kingston Pike Sequoyah Hills Association has a pretty thorough history of the development of the area from that time to present.

Like many neighborhoods that are developed over several decades,  Sequoyah Hills is very architecturally diverse. Styles include everything from English Tudor, English Cottage, and American Colonial to fifites and sixties ranchers, contemporary Frank Lloyed Wright inspired homes, and newer traditional homes.

Much like Holston Hills to the east, construction of larger homes came to a halt at the start of the Great Depression and homes built during and after the war tended to be more modest cottage style homes, so home sizes – and prices -  are also quite diverse in the neighborhood.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Sequoyah Hills is home to the George Berber designed Sequoyah School (now a public K-5 school), the Sequoyah branch of the Knoxville public library, Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, Blackbird Coffeehouse, Sequoyah Hills Park and the Sequoyah Greenway.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Sequoyah Hills is easily accessible via Kingston Pike and I-40 and is a 5-10 minute drive to downtown or UT campus.

So if you’re looking for a historic home in a fairly self-contained community on the west side of town and have a good bit of money to spend, Sequoyah Hills might be a good place to hang your hat.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Here’s Sequoyah Hills by the numbers -

Sequoyah Hills*

Current On-Market Listings – 37
Average Asking Price: $750,673
Median Asking Price: $579,000
Average Square Footage: 3825
Most Expensive Listing: $3,389,000 (6 BR, 4 BA, 3 half bath, 7700+ sq ft on 1.3 acres)
Least Expensive Listing: $248,900 (4 BR, 2 BA, 1700+ sq ft Bruce McCarty home)
Middle of the Road: $558,000 (4 BR, 3 BA, 3300+ sq ft ranch)

Current Pending Sales -2
Average Asking Price – $489,500
Median Asking Price – NA

Closed Sales – 3rd Quarter 2008 – 9
Average Sales Price – $594,722
Median Sales Price – $398,000
Average Days on Market -133

Closed Sales – 3rd Quarter 2007 – 10
Average Sales Price – $388,600
Median Sales Price – $345,000
Average Days on Market -92

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 11/24/08 for Sequoyah Hills proper, and does not include adjacent subdivisions, condos, PUDS or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Sequoyah Hills Listings” or “New Sequoyah Hills Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam is not where it’s at.

Have I missed your neighborhood? Let me know about it and you might just see it featured here in the coming weeks.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

This week Neighborhood of the Week heads back west and way down Northshore Drive to a little lakeside neighborhood with some awfully big homes: Montgomery Cove.

Nestled in the “v” formed by Northshore Drive and Choto Road, Montgomery Cove is a waterfront community that backs up to Turkey Creek.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Residents who don’t live in one of the neighborhood’s lakefront homes can still enjoy the water at Waterside Park, a four acre community area complete with a Stephen Fuller designed clubhouse, a lakeside dock with fishing pier, a 25 meter swimming pool, a gazebo, a playground, and basketball, vollyball and tennis courts.

In addition to its lakefront amenities, Montgomery cove also features sidewalks and streetlamps throughout the neighborhood.

Homes in Montgomery Cove are large and tradtional – some might even say grand – and many have large porches and columned entrances.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Even though Montgomery Cove is way out on the far southwest stretch of Northshore Drive, it is still easily accessible via Kingston Pike and I-40 to the north or I-140 to the east.

So if you’re looking for an upscale and idyllic lakefront community in the upper price range and don’t mind adding a few extra minutes to your daily commute in order to get it, Montgomery Cove might just be your cup of tea.

Special thanks to AAKT’s resident photographer, Robert Stockdale, for the great shots of Montgomery Cove. If you would like to learn more about Robert’s work, please visit his website.

Here’s Montgomery Cove by the numbers -

Montgomery Cove*

Current On-Market Listings – 15
Average Asking Price: $779,287
Median Asking Price: $749,900

Average square footage:4750
Most Expensive: $1,250,000 (4 BR, 4 1/2 BA, 4400+ sq ft lakefront home with dock)

Least Expensive: $474,900 (5 BR, 4 1/2 BA, 4500+ sq ft, on 1/2 acre)

Middle of the Road: $749,900 (5 BR, 4 1/2 BA,  6000+ sq ft)

Current Pending Sales - 0
Average Asking Price: NA
Median Asking Price:NA

Closed Sales – Jan 2008 – June 30 2008- 3
Average Asking Price – $639,967
Average Sales Price – $605,000
Median Sales Price – $600,000
Days on Market -187

Closed Sales – Jan 2007 – June 30 2007- 6
Average Asking Price – $612,400
Average Sales Price – $591,267
Median Sales Price – $569,950
Days on Market -95

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 9/15/08 does not include condos, PUDS, adjacent neighborhoods or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Montgomery Cove Listings” or “New Montgomery Cove Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. No. Spam. Ever.

Know of a neighborhood that’s Neighborhood of the Week material?  Let me know about it and I’ll do my best to feature it as soon as possible.