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$349,900

1243 Exeter Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
Knoxville, TN 37921
Listed by Tiana Winter · Realty Executives Associates
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
1910

About this home

Owner willing to consider lease to own financing; offering 2/1 buydown to conventional buyers . previously rented by the room to UT students for $ 3,800 a month. Classic Colonial college-style home perched just above Downtown Knoxville, offering timeless character, generous living space, and a straight shot to the University of Tennessee campus. Lovingly maintained by its current owner, a UT parent, this four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home is ready for its next chapter. Inside, you'll find an oversized living room filled with natural light, creating the perfect space for gathering with family and friends. The bright sunroom offers endless possibilities as a reading nook, home office, or relaxing retreat. Updated bathrooms, brand-new carpet, and a functional floor plan provide modern comfort while preserving the home's classic appeal. The basement offers valuable flex space, making it an ideal home gym, recreation room, hobby area, or additional storage. With four spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a convenient half bath, there's room for everyone to spread out. Outside, the private setting and abundant off-street parking are rare finds this close to downtown. Just minutes from the University of Tennessee, Market Square, downtown dining, entertainment, and sporting events, this home offers the perfect blend of historic charm, everyday convenience, and an unbeatable location.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS
MLS #
1347654
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Fairview Jno L Moses Add Resub
Status
Active
Days on market
91
On market date
July 22, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.15 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Maynard Elementary
0.19 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
122
Student:teacher ratio
10.2:1
District
Knox County
Middle
Vine Middle/Magnet
1.91 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
447
Student:teacher ratio
10.2:1
District
Knox County
High
L N STEM Academy
0.93 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
574
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
District
Knox County

Walkability

Blended score for Knoxville's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

89
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.2 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores13
Parks16
Schools14
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Knoxville, from live MLS data.

On the market 91 days -- 18 more days than Knoxville's current average of 73 days.
For reference, the median list price across 2,197 active listings in Knoxville right now is $399,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,257/mo
$69,980 down
$279,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,816
Property tax (est.)$292
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 12 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.