Vacant Property in South Knoxville, Knoxville
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Market Snapshot: Knoxville, TN
Latest available data from public sources. Updated .
Median Home Value
$325,000
Census ACS 2024
Zillow Home Value Index
$360,650
+0.7% YoY
Zillow ZHVI
Median Sale Price
$325,000
Redfin
Days on Market
69 days
Redfin
Population
190,740
+3.9% since 2020
U.S. Census
Median Household Income
$54,039
Census ACS 2024
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.1%
Redfin
Active Inventory
530 homes
Redfin
Owner-Occupied
46.6%
Census ACS 2024
Price per Sq Ft
$220/sqft
Redfin
Recent Sales
138 homes
Redfin
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
BLS
Property Tax
$1,527/yr
Census ACS 2024
Median Age
33.5 years
Census ACS 2024
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Census ACS 2024
Avg. Commute
20 min
Census ACS 2024
| Metric | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $325,000 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Zillow Home Value Index | $360,650 | +0.7% YoY | Zillow ZHVI |
| Median Sale Price | $325,000 | — | Redfin |
| Days on Market | 69 days | — | Redfin |
| Population | 190,740 | +3.9% since 2020 | U.S. Census |
| Median Household Income | $54,039 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% | — | Redfin |
| Active Inventory | 530 homes | — | Redfin |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.6% | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Price per Sq Ft | $220/sqft | — | Redfin |
| Recent Sales | 138 homes | — | Redfin |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | — | BLS |
| Property Tax | $1,527/yr | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Age | 33.5 years | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Avg. Commute | 20 min | — | Census ACS 2024 |
Why Homeowners in Knoxville Choose EasyOffer
South Knoxville is a Knoxville neighborhood where homes typically sell in the $275K-$375K range. South Knoxville's $325K median makes it one of the most affordable urban neighborhoods in the city, with gentrification slowly transforming the Sevier Avenue corridor. Kern's Bakery Food Hall, a 16-acre mixed-use development, is bringing Monday Night Brewing's 6th location and a food market. The 'Down River' master plan unveiled in December 2025 envisions a riverwalk and future pedestrian bridge connecting to UT's campus. Water intrusion is the number-one deal killer: Knoxville's hilly terrain causes basements in South Knox to frequently suffer from moisture problems, and buyers routinely demand $15,000+ basement encapsulation or steep price reductions. Foundation cracks from Tennessee's clay-rich soil compound the issue. Chapman Highway remains a traffic bottleneck that limits appeal for commuters. The gap between renovated and unrenovated values is wider here than almost anywhere else in Knoxville.
South Knoxville, Knoxville's median home value is $360,650 (Zillow, 2026), up 0.7% year-over-year. With 190,740 residents growing 3.9% since 2020. homes here sell in a median of 69 days with a 97.1% sale-to-list ratio. South Knoxville, Knoxville has unemployment at 4.5% (BLS), a poverty rate of 20.2%, median property taxes of $1,527/year (Census ACS). the median resident age is 33.5 years.
Vacant properties in South Knoxville, Knoxville are expensive liabilities. Between property taxes, insurance premiums, lawn maintenance, and vandalism risk, an empty house can drain thousands of dollars per year. Worse, most insurance companies charge higher premiums or reduce coverage for homes that have been vacant more than 30 to 60 days.
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Major Industries
Knoxville's economy is anchored by Healthcare, Administrative Services, Retail Trade, Hospitality & Food Service, Construction.
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What Our Sellers Say
“My mom passed and I inherited her place in Antioch. It needed a ton of work and I live out of state so I couldn't deal with contractors or showings. They came out, looked at it, and had a number for me the next day. We closed in 9 days. The whole thing was so much easier than I expected.”
Inherited Property
“Honestly I was skeptical at first because I'd heard horror stories about cash buyers lowballing people. But they explained exactly how they came up with the number and it was fair. We were behind on payments and they got everything done in a week. No last-minute changes, no surprises at closing.”
Avoided Foreclosure
“My husband got transferred to Dallas and we had about three weeks to figure out the house. A friend told us about EasyOffer. They gave us a cash offer that same afternoon and worked around our move date. We closed 11 days later without having to do a single showing or open house.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a vacant house cost me each month in South Knoxville, Knoxville?
Between property taxes, insurance, utilities, and basic maintenance, most vacant homes in South Knoxville, Knoxville cost owners several hundred dollars per month or more — all while generating zero income.
Can I sell a vacant house that needs repairs?
Yes. We buy vacant homes in any condition. Deferred maintenance, vandalism damage, weather deterioration — none of it matters. We buy as-is.
What if my vacant house has been broken into or vandalized?
We buy vandalized properties regularly. The damage affects our offer price but not our willingness to buy. You do not need to repair anything before selling.
Does my insurance still cover a vacant property in TN?
Most standard homeowner policies reduce or exclude coverage after a property has been vacant for 30 to 60 days. This means you may be carrying a liability with limited protection. Selling eliminates that risk entirely.
I live out of state — can I sell a vacant South Knoxville, Knoxville house remotely?
Yes. Many of our sellers live in a different state. We coordinate everything remotely, including inspections, paperwork, and closing. You can sign documents via remote notarization.
What if the vacant house still has a mortgage?
The mortgage is paid off from the sale proceeds at closing, just like any other sale. Even if the property has been vacant, the sale process is the same.