$740,000
Knoxville, TN 37917
MLS# 1316358
4 beds | 2606 sqft
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Property Description
Step into the timeless elegance of 1300 Kenyon, a 1910 Masterpiece where Neoclassical detailing and classic Bungalow charm meet thoughtful, high-end renovations for effortless modern living. One of Old North Knoxville's most celebrated homes, it boasts a striking pyramidal hipped roof and wide dormers that bathe the second floor in natural light, creating airy, welcoming spaces. The gracious first floor follows an elegant center-hall plan, while the expansive front porch—framed by paired and tripled round columns on sturdy brick piers—sets the stage for relaxed afternoons and warm gatherings. Lovingly restored as one of Knox Heritage's signature preservation projects and enhanced with custom renovations from the home owners, this residence honors its late-19th-century character with ladderback doors, oversized windows, mellow wood floors, original pocket doors and woodwork, and a beautifully crafted stairway. Inside, discover 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and an extra family room designed for comfort and versatility. A private, fenced backyard—showcasing immaculate landscaping and a custom storage building—offers a serene retreat, while the convenient location places you close to Knoxville's best shops, dining, and entertainment. This isn't just a house—it's a rare chance to own a stunning piece of Knoxville's architectural history.
Details
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Contract Info
Auction Y/N: No
Occupancy: Either
Listing Price: 740000
Current Price: $740,000
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-09-24
Location, Tax & Legal Info
Area: Knox County - 1
Property Sub-Type: Residential
City/County Code: City Limits
Elementary School: Christenberry
Middle School: Whittle Springs
Total Tax: 2549.43
High School: Fulton
General Property Description
Type: 2 Story
# Bedrooms: 4
Lot Dimensions: 58 X 175 X IRR
Lot Size SqFt: 6839
Acres: 0.16
Acre Source: Tax Records
# of Rooms: 12
Restrictions: Yes
Site Built: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Property Status: N/A
SqFt - Main Lvl: 1401
SqFt - Down Lvl: 0
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 1205
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0
# Fireplace: 2
HOA: No
Basement: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Extra Storage: Yes
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 2606
Baths - Full: 3
Year Built: 1910
Remarks & Misc
Directions: Broadway to Left on W. Glenwood to Right on E. Scott to Right on Kenyon to sign on property - #1300 Kenyon.
Public Remarks: Step into the timeless elegance of 1300 Kenyon, a 1910 Masterpiece where Neoclassical detailing and classic Bungalow charm meet thoughtful, high-end renovations for effortless modern living. One of Old North Knoxville's most celebrated homes, it boasts a striking pyramidal hipped roof and wide dormers that bathe the second floor in natural light, creating airy, welcoming spaces. The gracious first floor follows an elegant center-hall plan, while the expansive front porch—framed by paired and tripled round columns on sturdy brick piers—sets the stage for relaxed afternoons and warm gatherings.
Lovingly restored as one of Knox Heritage's signature preservation projects and enhanced with custom renovations from the home owners, this residence honors its late-19th-century character with ladderback doors, oversized windows, mellow wood floors, original pocket doors and woodwork, and a beautifully crafted stairway. Inside, discover 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and an extra family room designed for comfort and versatility.
A private, fenced backyard—showcasing immaculate landscaping and a custom storage building—offers a serene retreat, while the convenient location places you close to Knoxville's best shops, dining, and entertainment.
This isn't just a house—it's a rare chance to own a stunning piece of Knoxville's architectural history.
Fencing
Privacy: 1
Wood: 1
Atchd/Dtchd Type
Detached: 1
Style
Colonial: 1
Historic: 1
Construction
Frame - Brick: 1
Siding
Cedar: 1
Wood: 1
Fireplace
Brick: 1
Gas Log: 1
Masonry: 1
Cooling
Central Cooling: 1
Floors
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Garage/Parking
On-Street Parking: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
Unfinished: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Irregular Lot: 1
Fuel
Electric: 1
Gas (Natural): 1
View
City: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Community Amenities
Sidewalks: 1
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar: 1
Formal Dining Area: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Self Cleaning Oven: 1
Smoke Detector: 1
Washer: 1
Other Rooms
Bedroom Main Level: 1
Extra Storage: 1
Family Room: 1
Laundry/Utility: 1
Sunroom: 1
Workshop: 1
Exterior Features
Deck: 1
Patio: 1
Porch - Covered: 1
Windows - Wood: 1
Misc Features
Kitchen Island: 1
Pantry: 1
Walk-in Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Washer/Dryer Connect: 1
Wired for Internet: 1
Sewer
None: 1
Water
Public: 1
Outbuildings
Storage Shed: 1
New Financing
Call Listing Agent: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Showing
See Agent Instructns: 1
Location Tax Legal Info
House #: 1300
Street Name: Kenyon
St Suffix: St
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37917
PIN #: 081EL029
Subdivision: Galbraith & Kerns Pts 29 & 29A
Geo Lat: 35.988431
Geo Lon: -83.9246
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2025-09-26
Property Features
Style: Colonial; Historic
Construction: Frame - Brick
Siding: Cedar; Wood
Basement: Crawl Space; Unfinished
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Irregular Lot
Fireplace: Brick; Gas Log; Masonry
Floors: Hardwood; Tile
Fuel: Electric; Gas (Natural)
Heat: Central
Cooling: Central Cooling
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven; Smoke Detector; Washer
Sewer: None
Water: Public
Other Rooms: Bedroom Main Level; Extra Storage; Family Room; Laundry/Utility; Sunroom; Workshop
Misc Features: Kitchen Island; Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer/Dryer Connect; Wired for Internet
Exterior Features: Deck; Patio; Porch - Covered; Windows - Wood
Fencing: Privacy; Wood
Outbuildings: Storage Shed
Dining Area: Breakfast Bar; Formal Dining Area
Community Amenities: Sidewalks
Showing: See Agent Instructns
New Financing: Call Listing Agent; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
IDX
Listing Office: Realty Executives South
Office Phone: 865-910-0708
Last Updated: December - 08 - 2025
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