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
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Last Updated: March - 07 - 2026
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