Knoxville Neighborhood of the Week: Farragut Crossing

August 30, 2010

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This week Neighborhood of the Week heads back out to Farragut to look at a mighty nice neighborhood with its very own swimming pool and tennis court: Farragut Crossing.

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© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Located just off Kingston Pike just west of Concord Road, Farragut Crossing is a good-sized neighborhood that is easily accessible via I-40 and I-140.

Homes in Farragut Crossing were mostly built during the late 80s and early 90s and tend to be mostly brick 1 and 2 stories with a fairly traditional look. Lots are on the larger size, and the neighborhood is just old enough to have some nice sized trees and mature landscaping.

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© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Not only does Farragut Crossing have its very own neighborhood swimming pool, it also boasts its very own tennis court, making it a great neighborhood for outdoor recreation when the weather’s nice and warm.

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© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

The neighborhood is also conveniently located minutes from the Turkey Creek shopping area and is also a short drive to lots of good grocery shopping, including the new Farragut Kroger, EarthFare and The Fresh Market.

So if you’re looking for a home in an upscale Farragut neighborhood that comes complete with a pool and tennis courts, you might want to take a closer look at Farragut Crossing.

© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

All Neighborhood of the Week pictures are provided by Robert Stockdale, photographer extraordinaire. You can check out more of Robert’s work at his website.

Here’s Farragut Crossing by the numbers -

Farragut Crossing*

Current On-Market Listings – 5
Average Asking Price: $382,240
Median Asking Price: $373,900
Most Expensive: $449,900 (4 BR, 2.5 BA, 4100+ sq ft built in ‘88)
Least Expensive: $299,900 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3400+ sq ft built in ‘87)
Middle of the Road: $373,900 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3500+ sq ft built in ‘92)

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

Closed Sales – 1st & 2nd Quarters 2010 – 2
Average Asking Price – $284,900
Average Sales Price – $271,750
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Sq Ft – 2290
Average Days on Market – 19

Closed Sales – 1st & 2nd Quarter 2009 – 3
Average Asking Price – $356,267
Average Sales Price – $339,167
Median Sales Price – $330,000
Average Sq Ft – 3364
Average Days on Market – 172


*Data taken from KAARMLS on 8/30/10 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 Farragut Commons Listings” or “New Farragut Commons Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. No. Spam. Ever.

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Knoxville Neighborhood of the Week: Riversound

August 16, 2010

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This week Neighborhood of the Week heads back out West to revisit a little lake front neighborhood with mighty big appeal: 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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© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

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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© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.


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

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© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

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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© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

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 – 9
Average Asking Price: $975,656
Median Asking Price: $749,900
Most Expensive: $1,789,000 (5 BR, 5.5 BA, 6900+ sq ft with lake frontage)
Least Expensive: $499,900 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 4000+ sq ft w/ indoor basketball court – also on the market this time last year)
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 – 2009 – 3
Average Asking Price – $699.967
Average Sales Price – $653,600
Median Sales Price – $645,800
Average Sq Ft – 5601
Average Days on Market – 53

Closed Sales – 2008- 4
Average Asking Price – $664,850
Average Sales Price – $645,000
Median Sales Price – $672,500
Average Sq Ft – 4901
Average Days on Market – 74

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 8/16/10 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.

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Knoxville Neighborhood of the Week: Whittington Creek

August 2, 2010

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This week Neighborhood of the Week heads way back out to west Knoxville to revisit a not so little 300 acre community off of Northshore Drive called Whittington Creek.

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© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Much like Gettysvue, Whittington Creek is as much a lifestyle choice as it is a place to live. Billed by the developers as an “upscale living community,” the subdivision itself consists of eight separate neighborhoods, each with its own name and private entrance.

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© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

The community as a whole prides itself on being very walkable, and all of the neighborhood’s recreational amenties, including Olympic size pool, tennis courts, volleyball courts, playground and clubhouse, are easily accessible via Whittington Creek’s numerous sidewalks.

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© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

The first homes were built in the 1990s, but construction has been steadily continuous since then, and there are still lots available for building. Homes tend toward the traditional and most are brick, stone, stucco or a combination of the three.

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© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Whittington Creek is easily accessible via nearby I-140 or Northshore Drive.

So if you’re looking for an upscale neighborhood with lots of amenities that is convenient to the Pellissippi Parkway in West Knoxville, Whittington Creek might be a good place to call home.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.
© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

All Neighborhood of the Week pictures are provided by Robert Stockdale, photographer extraordinaire. You can check out more of Robert’s work at his website.


Here’s Whittington Creek by the numbers -

Whittington Creek*

Current On-Market Listings – 35 (exactly the same as this time last year)
Average Asking Price: $739,720
Median Asking Price: $679,900
Average Square Footage: 4611

Most Expensive: $1,490,000 (4 BR, 4.5 BA, 7800+ sq ft with “ritzy” kitchen!)
Least Expensive: $499,000 (5 BR, 3.5 BA, 3900+ sq ft)

Middle of the Road: $849,900 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 4600+ sq ft)

Current Pending Sales -1
Asking Price: $635,000
Details: 4 BR, 4.5 BA, 4100+ sq ft

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2010 – 10
Average Asking Price – $786,620
Average Sales Price – $722,090
Median Sales Price – $703,000
Average Sq Ft – 4729
Average Days on Market – 133

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2009 – 6
Average Asking Price – $646,433

Average Sales Price – $606,567
Median Sales Price – $633,500
Average Sq Ft -
Average Days on Market – 95

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 8/02/10 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 Whittington Creek Listings” or “New Whittington Creek Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam ist verboten.

Neighborhood of the Week takes requests, so let me know what part of K-Town you’d like to see here next week and I’ll try my best to make it happen.

Knoxville Neighborhood of the Week: Gettysvue

May 31, 2010

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale, Photography, All Rights Reserved.

This week Neighborhood of the Week heads back out west to revisit the country club community that’s fancy enough for Bruce Pearl to call home: Gettysvue.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale, Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Located just west of Ebenezer and just north of Westland Drive, Gettysvue is a large, high-end  residential community that has plenty of amenities to keep its residents busy: an 18 hole golf course; polo facilities; two swimming pools and it’s own swim team; tennis courts complete with tennis pro; a clubhouse with fitness center and restaurant; various children’s camps; and numerous social events throughout the year.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale, Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Homes in Gettysvue may tend to be large, grand and expensive, but there is also a lot of architectural variety in the neighborhood: home styles range from smaller traditional one and two story homes all the way to elaborate French country estate homes.  New construction is still ongoing and lots are still available.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale, Photography, All Rights Reserved.

A lot or home purchase in Gettysvue gets you an automatic social country club membership, but golf memberships, though varied, are extra. You can learn more about country club amenities and memberships at the Gettysvue Country Club website.

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

So if you’re looking for something new and upscale that comes complete with its own country club and is also convenient for communiting further west or downtown, look no further than Gettysvue.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale, Photography, All Rights Reserved.
© 2008 Robert Stockdale, Photography, All Rights Reserved.

While there are condos in Gettysvue, I’m only going to be looking at the houses, and then only on the Polo and Golf side, not the Racquet Club side.

Here’s Gettysvue by the numbers-

Gettysvue*

Current On-Market Listings - 23
Average Asking Price: $1,022,543
Median Asking Price: $869,900
Average Square Footage: 5353
Most Expensive: $1,749,900 (6 BR, 5.5 BA, 7500+ sq ft with in-home theater & workout room)
Least Expensive: $649,900 (4 BR, 4 BA, 3700+ sq ft overlooking the 11th green)

Middle of the Road:$949,900 (3 BR, 3.5 BA, 4300+ sq ft with Italian tile floors & beamed ceilings)

Current Pending Sales – 2
Average Asking Price: $1,132,500
Median Asking Price: NA

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2010- 3
Average Asking Price –
$1,262,633
Average Sales Price – $1,221,417
Median Sales Price – $1,530,000
Average Sq Ft – 6951
Average Days on Market – 121

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2009 – 1
Asking Price – $835,000
Sales Price – $835,000
Median Sales Price – NA
Sq Ft- 4712
Days on Market – 0

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 05/31/10 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 Gettysvue Listings” or “New Gettysvue Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. No. Spam. Ever.

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Knoxville Neighborhood of the Week: Lyons Crossing

April 26, 2010

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This week Neighborhood of the Week heads stays west to visit a separated but stately neighborhood with it’s very own swimming pool: Lyons Crossing.

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© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Located off Northshore about halfway between Rocky Hill and Ebenezer, Lyons Crossing is early to mid 90s era neighborhood with a lot of traditional two story homes, some ranchers and 1 1/2 story homes, and some very nicely manicured lawns.

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© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

According to the neighborhood HOA website, Lyons Crossing is actually made up of three small “neighborhoods,” each with its own access drive off Northshore. There are a total of about 140 homes in Lyon’s Crossing proper.

One nice feature of Lyons Crossing is that it has its very own neighborhood pool and membership is available to all neighborhood homeowners.

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© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Location wise, Lyons Crossing sits in a pretty sweet spot on the southwestern leg of Northshore, and is equally convenient to Rocky Hill and the Pellissippi area of Northshore. That means it’s an easy drive both east and west to good grocery shopping, really yummy dining, and pretty much all the mall shopping you can handle.

Lyons Crossing is easily accessible via I-40, I-140, and Ebenezer Rd.

So if you’re looking for something with a neighborhood pool in a move-up neighborhood that’s conveniently located, Lyons Crossing might be just what you’re looking for.

© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

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

Here’s Lyons Crossing by the numbers -

Lyons Crossing*

Current On-Market Listings – 2
Average Asking Price: $299,900
Median Asking Price: NA
Average Square Footage: 2574
Most Expensive: $329,900 (4 BR, 2 full BA, 2 half BA, 2900+ sq ft 2 story)
Least Expensive: $269,900 (4 BR, 2.5 BA, approx 2200 sq ft 2 story)
Middle of the Road: NA

Current Pending Sales - 1
Asking Price: $274,900
Details:  4 BR, 2.5 BA, approx 2400 sq ft

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2010- 1
Asking Price – $229,900
Sales Price – $229,000
Median Sales Price – NA
Square Feet – 2743
Days on Market – 115

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2009- 1
Asking Price – $274,900
Sales Price – $272,000
Median Sales Price – NA
Square Feet – 2300
Days on Market – 138

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 4/26/10 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 Lyons Crossing Listings” or “New Lyons Crossing Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam is just so desperate.

Know of a neighborhood that is NOTW-worthy? Let me know about it and you might just see it featured here one day soon.


Knoxville Neighborhood of the Week: Crestwood Hills

April 19, 2010

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This week Neighborhood of the Week heads back out west to revisit a large, affordable neighborhood that’s just a hop, skip and a jump away from a community swimming pool : Crestwood Hills.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Located between Middlebrook and Kingston Pike just west of Walker Springs and east of Cedar Bluff, Crestwood Hills is another one of Knoxville’s many 1960s/1970s era neighborhoods. That means there are plenty of nice big trees, many good size lots, and yes, you guessed it, tons of ranchers, split foyers and split levels.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Like nearby Gulf Park, Crestwood Hills has a community recreation center and swimming pool. There is also a Crestwood Hills Swim Team.

Since the neighborhood is more or less halfway between West Town and Turkey Creek, residents have lots of options when it comes to shopping. There is also a post office nearby as well as the Cedar Bluff branch of the Knox County Public Library.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Crestwood Hills is easily accessible via I-40, Middlebrook Pike and Kingston Pike.

So if you’re looking for something with a neighborhood pool that’s affordable and conveniently located, Crestwood Hills might be right up your alley.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.
© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Here’s Crestwood Hills by the numbers -

Crestwood Hills*

Current On-Market Listings – 14
Average Asking Price: $180,129
Median Asking Price: $179,900
Average Square Footage: 2070
Most Expensive: $218,900 (5 BR, 3 BA, 3000+ sq ft basement ranch)
Least Expensive: $157,900 (3 BR, 2 BA, 1800+ sq ft split foyer)
Middle of the Road: $179,900 (3 BR, 2 BA, 1600+ sq ft ranch)

Current Pending Sales - 6
Average Asking Price: $188,083
Median Asking Price:  $189,400

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2010- 2
Average Asking Price – $174,900
Average Sales Price – $162,450
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Square Feet – 2093
Average Days on Market – 199

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2009- 2
Average Asking Price – $179,900
Average Sales Price – $173,200
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Square Feet – 2068
Average Days on Market -35

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 4/19/10 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 Crestwood Hills Listings” or “New Crestwood Hills Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam? What spam?

Know of a neighborhood that is NOTW-worthy? Let me know about it and you might just see it featured here one day soon.

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

Knoxville Neighborhood of the Week: Farrington

March 22, 2010

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This week Neighborhood of the Week stays in West Knoxville to take a look at a tucked away little neighborhood that also happens to be All Around KTown’s 50th NOTW: Farrington.

Bordered by Ebenezer to the west, Nubbin Ridge to the south and Westland to the North, Farrington is a smallish neighborhood with lots of established trees and nice, big lots.

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© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Homes in Farrington were mostly built in the ’80s, although there are some newer homes scattered here and there. Homes tend to be on the largish side, most starting at around 2000 square feet.

Stylwise, there’s quite a bit of diversity: Colonial and Tudor 2 storys sit in perfect harmony next to more contemporary style homes and basement ranchers.

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© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

The community is part of the non-profit Benington/Farrington Recreation Association . BFRA is a is a “volunteer-member run organization that exists to provide swimming and related recreational facilities for its members and their guests.” The pool is located just across Ebenezer in the Benington subdivision and a resident season pass currently costs $250.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale, Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Farrington is easily accessible via I-40, I-140, and Kingston Pike.

So, if you’re looking for a home in a convenient West Knoxville neighborhood that’s both large and within shouting distance of a neighobrhood pool, look no further than Farrington.

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© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Here’s Farrington by the numbers -

Farrington*

Current On-Market Listings – 3
Average Asking Price: $297,800
Median Asking Price: $319,900
Most Expensive: $334,000 (4 BR, 3 BA, 3100+ sq ft Tudor style 2 story)
Least Expensive: $239,500 (4 BR, 3 BA, 2600+ sq ft basement ranch)
Middle of the Road: $319,900 (4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2500+ sq ft newer construction 2 story)

Current Pending Sales - 1

Asking Price: $249,900
Details: 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3900 sq ft traditional 2 story

Closed Sales – 4th Quarter 2009 – 6
Average Asking Price – $234,617
Average Sales Price – $227,983
Median Sales Price – $216,500
Average Sq Ft – 2597
Average Days on Market – 58

Closed Sales – 4th Quarter 2008 – 2
Average Asking Price – $274,450
Average Sales Price – $261,500
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Sq Ft – 2861
Average Days on Market – 92

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 3/22/10 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 Farrington Listings” or “New Farrington Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest.  Spam is just lame.

Know a community that you think would make great AAKT Neighborhoods of the Week? Tell me about it in the comments.

Knoxville Neighborhood of the Week: Village Green

March 15, 2010

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

This week Neighborhood of the Week stays in Farragut to revisit a large neighborhood with an even bigger sense of community: Village Green.

Village Green is an established swim and tennis community located 1/4 mile south of I-40, just off of Campbell Station Road. It is also part of the Farragut section of the Knoxville Dogwood Trail.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Not only is Village Green convenient to I-40, it is also within walking distance of a public library, a park with a hiking trail, a post office and a major shopping center.

map from villagegreenweb.com

The homes in Village Green were almost all built in the 70s and have a very traditional and sometimes colonial look. There are a lot of two stories, some ranchers, and, of course, some split-levels and split-foyers.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

The community as a whole is very active and in addition to the neighborhood swim team and tennis leagues, there are also planned bonfires, garage sales, bunco nights, barbeques, ice cream socials, water aerobics, swim lessons and much more. The community website is very detailed and provides a lot more great information about the varied neighborhood activities.

So, if you’re looking for a home in an established, walkable neighborhood in Farragut that has community swimming and tennis and is also very active & community oriented, look no further than Village Green.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.
© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Here’s Village Green by the numbers -

Village Green*

Current On-Market Listings – 4
Average Asking Price: $305,317
Median Asking Price: $287,100
Most Expensive: $399,900 (3 BR, 2.5 BA, 3300+ sq ft traditional 2 story)
Least Expensive: $219,900 (3 BR, 2 BA, 1700+ sq ft rancher)
Middle of the Road: $299,300 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3000+ sq ft colonial 2 story)

Current Pending Sales - 0

Asking Price: NA
Details: NA

Closed Sales – 4th Quarter 2009 – 1
Asking Price – $282,250
Sales Price – $275,500
Median Sales Price – NA
Days on Market – 84

Closed Sales – 4th Quarter 2008 – 4
Average Asking Price – $268,650
Average Sales Price – $260,206
Median Sales Price – $258,200
Average Days on Market – 106

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 3/15/10 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 Village Green Listings” or “New Village Green Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest.  My momma taught me better than to spam people.

Know a community that you think would make great AAKT Neighborhoods of the Week? Tell me about it in the comments.

Knoxville Neighborhood of the Week: Fox Den

January 11, 2010

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

This week Neighborhood of the Week makes the trek out to Farragut to revisit one of the most swingin’ golf communities in Knox County – Fox Den.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Located just west of Smith Rd off of Kingston Pike, Fox Den is more or less the 70s version of Gettysvue – an upscale golf and country club community that was considered by some back in the day to be the most prestigious neighborhood in west Knox County. It’s still pretty swank, and many folks are still willing to pay for the privilege of calling Fox Den home.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Other than age and location, Fox Den differs from Gettyvue in three key ways: lot sizes (bigger), architectural styles (groovier) and prices (lower). Most of the homes were built in the 70s and 80s, and although some still sport custom features like sunken wet bars and sunken avocado green jacuzzi tubs, most have since been updated to 21st century standards. These remodeled homes go for top dollar, while fixer uppers usually go for much less, making comps a tough thing in Fox Den.

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

So if golf is your game, but you find the Gettysvue price tags a little hard to swallow, Fox Den might be a great choice for you.

© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.
© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Special thanks to AAKT’s in-house photographer, Robert Stockdale. Without him, NOTW would be just a bunch of boring text. Find out more about Robert’s work here.

Here’s Fox Den by the numbers -

Fox Den*

Current On-Market Listings - 12
Average Asking Price: $588,317
Median Asking Price: $499,450
Most Expensive: $1,049,000 (6 BR, 5.5 BA, 6500+ sq ft built in ‘04)
Least Expensive: $218,000 (3 BR, 3 BA, 3600+ sq ft pre-foreclosure built in ‘73)
Middle of the Road: $499,900 (3 BR, 3.5 BA, 3300+ sq ft with sunken wet bar built in ‘76)

Current Pending Sales -2
Average Asking Price: $394,450
Median Asking Price: NA

Closed Sales – 4th Quarter 2009 – 7
Average Asking Price -
$505,071
Average Sales Price –
$480,857
Median Sales Price – $422,000
Average Square Feet – 4200
Average Days on Market – 278

Closed Sales – 4th Quarter 2008 – 1
Asking Price – $825,000
Sales Price – $700,000
Median Sales Price – NA
Square Feet – 4200
Days on Market – 142

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 12/01/08 does not include adjacent subdivisions, condos, PUDS, or multi-family units.

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 Fox Den Listings” or “New Fox Den Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. I’m too busy dealing with crazy people to spam you.

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

Knoxville Neighborhood of the Week: Arrowhead

January 4, 2010

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© 2008 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

This week, Neighborhood of the Week heads south to visit a cozy little neighborhood with its very own swimming pool: Arrowhead.

Located off Maryville Pike, just south of W Gov John Sevier Highway, Arrowhead is a mid-sized 60s and 70s era neighborhood, complete with lots of ranchers, tri-levels and split levels. Homes in Arrowhead, like homes in many of Knoxville’s older neighborhoods,  also tend to sit on ample lots.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

The neighborhood has its own pool, complete with swim club (the Arrowhead swim club) where residents can play or even take swimming lessons.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Arrowhead is easily accessible via Alcoa Highway, Maryville Pike and John Sevier Highway. It’s also a fairly easy commute to not only downtown and West Knoxville, but also Maryville, Alcoa and Seymour.

So if you’re looking for a nice sized home in an affordable neighborhood with a pool that’s a little off the beaten path, why not take a closer look at Arrowhead?

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

© 2009 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Here’s Arrowhead by the numbers -

Arrowhead*

Current On-Market Listings – 3
Average Asking Price: $163,267
Median Asking Price: $135,000
Average Square Footage: 2122
Most Expensive Listing: $219,900 (4 BR, 2 BA, 2800+ sq ft split foyer)
Least Expensive Listing: $134,900 (3 BR, 1.5 BA, 1200+ sq ft ranch)
Middle of the Road: $135,000 (3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2600+ sq ft tri-level)

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

Closed Sales – 4th Quarter 2009 – 2
Average Asking Price – $149,900
Average Sales Price – $144,950
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Sq Ft -2247
Average Days on Market – 39

Closed Sales – 4th Quarter 2008 – 1
Asking Price – $113,900
Sales Price – $115,000
Sq Ft – 2092
Days on Market – 18

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 1/04/10 for Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead Listings” or “New Arrowhead Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam is so 2009.

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