116 E Columbia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917 (MLS# 1331756)

116 E Columbia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

$292,074

Spetacular curb appeal. Minutes from Downtown Knoxville.

100s of beautiful plants in flower beds including Pampas Grass, Dwarf Blue Junipers, Roses, and Peonies.

Eat-in Kitchen. Island with bar stools. Updated appliances. Pantry and plenty of cabinets.

Built-ins, fireplace, doors and trim are all the original unpainted wood.

Built-ins, doors and trim are all the original unpainted wood.

Spetacular curb appeal. Minutes from Downtown Knoxville. New Versalock retaining wall.

Privacy fenced backyard with green space for cornhole, fire pit and more.

Privacy fenced backyard with 19x14 garage.

Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 3 Square Footage: 1,417 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,057 Status: Closed

Current Price: $292,074 List Date: 3/07/2026 Last Modified: 5/01/2026

Overview

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 ... (Read more) 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, new pex piping, 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.

Listing Details MLS# 1331756

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

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No
Listing Price: 300000

General Property Description

Type: Ranch
Lot Dimensions: 50 X 141.4
Lot Size SqFt: 7057
Acres: 0.16
Acre Source: Tax Records
Site Built: Yes
Restrictions: Yes
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 1417
SqFt - Main Lvl: 1417
# Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: Yes
# of Rooms: 6
Fireplace: No
Property Status: N/A
HOA: No
Year Built: 1899
Bonus Room: No
SqFt - Down Lvl: 0
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 0
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0
Total Unfinished SqFt: 0
# Fireplace: 0
Basement: No

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-05-01
Under Contract Date: 2026-03-07
Sold Date: 2026-05-01

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area: Knox County - 1
Property Sub-Type: Residential
City/County Code: City Limits
Total Tax: 1687.87

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, new pex piping, 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

Fencing

Fenced Yard: Yes
Privacy: Yes
Wood: Yes

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached: Yes

Style

Historic: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Construction

Frame: Yes

Siding

Vinyl: Yes

Fireplace

Other: Yes

Cooling

Central Cooling: Yes

Floors

Hardwood: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

Garage Spaces: 1
Detached: Yes
Garage Faces Rear: Yes
On-Street Parking: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot: Yes

Fuel

Gas (Natural): Yes

View

Other: Yes

Heat

Central: Yes
Forced Air: Yes

Community Amenities

Sidewalks: Yes

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Formal Dining Area: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes
Washer: Yes

Other Rooms

Bedroom Main Level: Yes
Laundry/Utility: Yes
Mstr Bdrm Main Level: Yes
Sunroom: Yes

Exterior Features

Patio: Yes
Porch - Covered: Yes
Windows - Insulated: Yes

Misc Features

Dry Bar: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Outbuildings

Detached Workshop: Yes
Storage Shed: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Showing

See Agent Instructns: Yes

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

Room Name
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Sunroom
Garage

IDX

Listing Office: Realty Executives Associates

Office Phone: 865-588-3232

Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026

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