1300 Kenyon St, Knoxville, TN 37917

$740,000
Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 4 Square Footage: 2,606 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,839 Status: Active
Current Price: $740,000 List Date: 9/26/2025 Last Modified: 12/08/2025

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.

More Information MLS# 1316358

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
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Last Updated: December - 08 - 2025
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