$4,700,000
About this home
Presenting Friedman's Loft, a short-term rental opportunity spanning more than 11,000 square feet in the heart of Downtown Knoxville. Located at 304 S Gay Street, this property combines historic character with modern finishes and expansive spaces designed for entertaining. The residence features five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, multiple living and dining areas, a full kitchen, private elevator access, rooftop access, a spa room with sauna, and a two-car garage. A standout feature is the private speakeasy built within the building's original vault, complemented by a full bar, poker table, and historic details throughout. The lower level also includes a second kitchen, pool table, shuffleboard, and additional lounge space. All furnishings and decor convey with the sale, providing a turnkey short-term rental opportunity. With its iconic Gay Street location, exceptional scale, and distinctive amenities, Friedman's Loft offers a rare rental experience in the center of Downtown Knoxville. The commercial condo within the building may be purchased along with the loft.
Property details
- MLS
- East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS
- MLS #
- 1356454
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- See P002
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- September 23, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 4.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.08 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
- District
- Knox County
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
- District
- Knox County
- 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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 29 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.