116 E Columbia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
New
$300,000
Property Type:
Single Family
Bedrooms:
3
Square Footage:
1,417
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,057
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$300,000
List Date:
3/07/2026
Last Modified:
3/07/2026
Description
Oakwood--one of Knoxville's original streetcar suburbs, once nicknamed the ''Magic Suburb'' offers a rare opportunity to own one of the first homes built here by C.B. Atkins. The original streetcar rails still rest beneath the pavement out front, a quiet reminder of the neighborhood's rich history. Thoughtfully updated where it matters most, the kitchen, baths, and plumbing have been modernized while the home's historic integrity has been beautifully preserved. Many original features remain untouched--solid hardwood trim, interior doors, bi-fold doors, and built-ins that have never been painted. The front entry still showcases the signature C.B. Atkins wrought-iron security door and the home's original twist doorbell that still works...details rarely found and even more rarely preserved. Out back, the property transforms into a private garden retreat. River rock flower beds overflow with Pampas Grass, Dwarf Blue Junipers, vibrant Knockout Roses, and more than 50 Peonies that create a breathtaking display each spring. The privacy fenced backyard also includes a 19x14 garage, a generous flat greenspace ideal for a fire pit or cornhole, and a secluded patio just steps from the kitchen--perfect for evenings outdoors. There is even a small doggy door in the back storm door for your pets to come and go. Curb appeal is equally striking, with a charming Versalock retaining wall along the sidewalk, lined with a bed of English Ivy that flanks the stairs, and Limelight Hydrangeas framing the front porch. There is also a Blue/Purple Hydrangea on the side of the house and a new White Oak tree recently planted in the front yard. All of this just minutes from Downtown Knoxville, Gay Street and Market Square dining and shopping, and Smokies Ballpark--offering the perfect balance of historic neighborhood charm, walkable convenience, and a true gardener's sanctuary. Some major updates include new water and sewer lines to the street, all new pex piping throughout, and a new water heater all completed between 2019 and 2021. The new Versalock retaining wall was installed in 2021 as well. HVAC unit is December 2024 and roof is 2011. Range and dishwasher are new March 2026. The 4 fireplaces are for aesthetics and do not operate. Drapes do not convey.
More Information MLS# 1331756
Contract Info
Auction Y/N: No
Listing Price: 300000
Current Price: $300,000
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2026-03-06
Location, Tax & Legal Info
Area: Knox County - 1
Property Sub-Type: Residential
City/County Code: City Limits
Total Tax: 1687.87
General Property Description
Type: Ranch
# Bedrooms: 3
Lot Dimensions: 50 X 141.4
Lot Size SqFt: 7057
Acres: 0.16
Acre Source: Tax Records
# of Rooms: 6
Restrictions: Yes
Site Built: Yes
Fireplace: No
Property Status: N/A
SqFt - Main Lvl: 1417
SqFt - Down Lvl: 0
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 0
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0
Total Unfinished SqFt: 0
# Fireplace: 0
HOA: No
Basement: No
Bonus Room: No
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 1417
Baths - Full: 1
Year Built: 1899
Remarks & Misc
Directions: From the intersection of N Broadway and N Central, go north on N Central. Right on E Columbia. 2nd house on right.
From 275, take Baxter Ave exit. East on Baxter Ave. Left on N Central. Right on E Columbia. 2nd house on right.
Public Remarks: Oakwood--one of Knoxville's original streetcar suburbs, once nicknamed the ''Magic Suburb'' offers a rare opportunity to own one of the first homes built here by C.B. Atkins. The original streetcar rails still rest beneath the pavement out front, a quiet reminder of the neighborhood's rich history. Thoughtfully updated where it matters most, the kitchen, baths, and plumbing have been modernized while the home's historic integrity has been beautifully preserved. Many original features remain untouched--solid hardwood trim, interior doors, bi-fold doors, and built-ins that have never been painted. The front entry still showcases the signature C.B. Atkins wrought-iron security door and the home's original twist doorbell that still works...details rarely found and even more rarely preserved. Out back, the property transforms into a private garden retreat. River rock flower beds overflow with Pampas Grass, Dwarf Blue Junipers, vibrant Knockout Roses, and more than 50 Peonies that create a breathtaking display each spring. The privacy fenced backyard also includes a 19x14 garage, a generous flat greenspace ideal for a fire pit or cornhole, and a secluded patio just steps from the kitchen--perfect for evenings outdoors. There is even a small doggy door in the back storm door for your pets to come and go. Curb appeal is equally striking, with a charming Versalock retaining wall along the sidewalk, lined with a bed of English Ivy that flanks the stairs, and Limelight Hydrangeas framing the front porch. There is also a Blue/Purple Hydrangea on the side of the house and a new White Oak tree recently planted in the front yard. All of this just minutes from Downtown Knoxville, Gay Street and Market Square dining and shopping, and Smokies Ballpark--offering the perfect balance of historic neighborhood charm, walkable convenience, and a true gardener's sanctuary. Some major updates include new water and sewer lines to the street, all new pex piping throughout, and a new water heater all completed between 2019 and 2021. The new Versalock retaining wall was installed in 2021 as well. HVAC unit is December 2024 and roof is 2011. Range and dishwasher are new March 2026. The 4 fireplaces are for aesthetics and do not operate. Drapes do not convey.
Fencing
Fenced Yard: 1
Privacy: 1
Wood: 1
Atchd/Dtchd Type
Detached: 1
Style
Historic: 1
Traditional: 1
Construction
Frame: 1
Siding
Vinyl: 1
Fireplace
Other: 1
Cooling
Central Cooling: 1
Floors
Hardwood: 1
Vinyl: 1
Garage/Parking
Garage Spaces: 1
Detached: 1
Garage Faces Rear: 1
On-Street Parking: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
Lot Description
Irregular Lot: 1
Fuel
Gas (Natural): 1
View
Other: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Forced Air: 1
Community Amenities
Sidewalks: 1
Dining Area
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Formal Dining Area: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Self Cleaning Oven: 1
Smoke Detector: 1
Washer: 1
Other Rooms
Bedroom Main Level: 1
Laundry/Utility: 1
Mstr Bdrm Main Level: 1
Sunroom: 1
Exterior Features
Patio: 1
Porch - Covered: 1
Windows - Insulated: 1
Misc Features
Dry Bar: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Pantry: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Outbuildings
Detached Workshop: 1
Storage Shed: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Showing
See Agent Instructns: 1
Location Tax Legal Info
House #: 116
St Dir: E
Street Name: Columbia
St Suffix: Ave
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37917
PIN #: 081KC005
Subdivision: Oakwood C B Atkins Add
Geo Lat: 35.987997
Geo Lon: -83.935981
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-03-06
Property Features
Style: Historic; Traditional
Construction: Frame
Siding: Vinyl
Basement: Crawl Space
Lot Description: Irregular Lot
View: Other
Fireplace: Other
Floors: Hardwood; Vinyl
Fuel: Gas (Natural)
Heat: Central; Forced Air
Cooling: Central Cooling
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven; Smoke Detector; Washer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Other Rooms: Bedroom Main Level; Laundry/Utility; Mstr Bdrm Main Level; Sunroom
Misc Features: Dry Bar; Kitchen Island; Pantry
Exterior Features: Patio; Porch - Covered; Windows - Insulated
Fencing: Fenced Yard; Privacy; Wood
Outbuildings: Detached Workshop; Storage Shed
Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Formal Dining Area
Community Amenities: Sidewalks
Showing: See Agent Instructns
New Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Room Information
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Sunroom
Garage
Listing Office:
Realty Executives Associates
IDX
Office Phone: 865-588-3232
Last Updated: March - 07 - 2026
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