1916 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

New Listing
$237,500
Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 2 Square Footage: 878 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,449 Status: Active
Current Price: $237,500 List Date: 1/02/2026 Last Modified: 1/02/2026

Description

Welcome to 1916 Island Home Ave, a charming and freshly updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, ideally located in one of South Knoxville's most desirable and growing neighborhoods. This inviting property offers the perfect balance of a quiet residential setting with quick access to Downtown Knoxville. Inside, the home features a warm, functional layout with two spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a welcoming living area filled with natural light. Major upgrades include all-new plumbing, new windows and blinds, new siding, a recently installed HVAC unit, new attic insulation, and fresh interior paint, along with beautifully refinished original hardwood floors. The original character of the home blends seamlessly with modern updates, creating a space that feels both stylish and livable, without stress of repairs. The brand-new kitchen and bathroom are thoughtfully designed and flow easily into the interior and exterior living spaces, making the home ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Within walking or biking distance, you'll find the Sevier Avenue corridor, offering local restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and access to the Urban Wilderness trail system and Ijams Nature Center. Just minutes from Downtown Knoxville, the University of Tennessee, and some of the city's most popular outdoor and cultural destinations. Whether you're an investor looking for a strong South Knoxville rental or a buyer searching for comfort, character, and convenience, 1916 Island Home Ave is a must-see opportunity in one of Knoxville's fastest-growing communities.

More Information MLS# 1325222

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No Occupancy: Permanent Residence Listing Price: 237500 Current Price: $237,500 Status: Active Listing Date: 2026-01-02

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area: Knox County - 1 Property Sub-Type: Residential City/County Code: City Limits Elementary School: Dogwood Middle School: South Doyle Total Tax: 612.08 High School: South Doyle

General Property Description

Type: Ranch # Bedrooms: 2 Lot Dimensions: 50x150 Lot Size SqFt: 7449 Acres: 0.17 Acre Source: Tax Records # of Rooms: 5 Restrictions: No Site Built: Yes Fireplace: No Property Status: N/A SqFt - Main Lvl: 878 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 Extra Storage: Yes SqFt - Total (Aprox): 878 Baths - Full: 1 Year Built: 1955

Remarks & Misc

Directions: From I-40 E, take Exit 388A for James White Parkway toward Downtown / South Knoxville. Merge onto James White Parkway and continue for about 1.5 miles. Take the Island Home Avenue exit toward South Knoxville. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Island Home Avenue. Continue on Island Home Avenue for about 0.4 miles,1916 Island Home Ave will be on your right-hand side. Public Remarks: Welcome to 1916 Island Home Ave, a charming and freshly updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, ideally located in one of South Knoxville's most desirable and growing neighborhoods. This inviting property offers the perfect balance of a quiet residential setting with quick access to Downtown Knoxville. Inside, the home features a warm, functional layout with two spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a welcoming living area filled with natural light. Major upgrades include all-new plumbing, new windows and blinds, new siding, a recently installed HVAC unit, new attic insulation, and fresh interior paint, along with beautifully refinished original hardwood floors. The original character of the home blends seamlessly with modern updates, creating a space that feels both stylish and livable, without stress of repairs. The brand-new kitchen and bathroom are thoughtfully designed and flow easily into the interior and exterior living spaces, making the home ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Within walking or biking distance, you'll find the Sevier Avenue corridor, offering local restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and access to the Urban Wilderness trail system and Ijams Nature Center. Just minutes from Downtown Knoxville, the University of Tennessee, and some of the city's most popular outdoor and cultural destinations. Whether you're an investor looking for a strong South Knoxville rental or a buyer searching for comfort, character, and convenience, 1916 Island Home Ave is a must-see opportunity in one of Knoxville's fastest-growing communities.

Fencing

Chain: 1 Fenced Yard: 1 Picket: 1 Privacy: 1

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached: 1

Style

Traditional: 1

Construction

Frame - Brick: 1

Siding

Brick: 1 Vinyl: 1

Fireplace

None: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Central Cooling: 1

Floors

Hardwood: 1 Vinyl: 1

Garage/Parking

Designated Parking: 1 Off-Street Parking: 1

Basement

Crawl Space: 1

Lot Description

Rolling Slope: 1

Fuel

None: 1

View

City: 1

Heat

Central: 1

Dining Area

Breakfast Bar: 1 Living Rm/Dining Rm: 1

Appliances

Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Smoke Detector: 1

Other Rooms

Extra Storage: 1

Exterior Features

Patio: 1 Windows - Vinyl: 1

Misc Features

Washer/Dryer Connect: 1 Wired for Internet: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

New Financing

Alternative: 1 Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA Loan: 1 Other: 1

Showing

See Agent Instructns: 1

Location Tax Legal Info

House #: 1916 Street Name: Island Home St Suffix: Ave State/Province: TN Zip Code: 37920 PIN #: 095NH006 Geo Lat: 35.956913 Geo Lon: -83.888237

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-01-02

Property Features

Style: Traditional Construction: Frame - Brick Siding: Brick; Vinyl Basement: Crawl Space Lot Description: Rolling Slope Fireplace: None Floors: Hardwood; Vinyl Fuel: None Heat: Central Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling Appliances: Range; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Other Rooms: Extra Storage Misc Features: Washer/Dryer Connect; Wired for Internet Exterior Features: Patio; Windows - Vinyl Fencing: Chain; Fenced Yard; Picket; Privacy Dining Area: Breakfast Bar; Living Rm/Dining Rm Showing: See Agent Instructns New Financing: Alternative; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan; Other
Listing Office: Realty Executives South
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Last Updated: January - 02 - 2026
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