2538 Forestdale Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

New
$299,999
Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 2 Square Footage: 1,434 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,216 Status: Active
Current Price: $299,999 List Date: 4/09/2026 Last Modified: 4/09/2026

Overview

Description

1930 brick Craftsman bungalow with updates on a large lot with a welcoming oversized front porch perfect for mornings and evenings. The home has been updated while still keeping its original character and charm. This is a 2 bedroom home with an additional room currently used as an office that could function as a 3rd bedroom with the addition of a closet. Spacious layout with beautiful hardwood floors and great natural light throughout, along with French doors adding to the charm. Features include a built-in pantry and newer appliances with range, refrigerator, and hood replaced in November 2025. New water heater to be installed in 2026 and furnace approximately 2 years old. Outside offers mature trees, established landscaping, and gorgeous flowers. Fully fenced backyard with raised beds, bamboo privacy, pergola, and greenhouse. Additional features include a 1-car garage and tons of unfinished basement storage and great for finished opportunities. A great mix of charm, updates, and flexible space inside and out.

Listing Details MLS# 1335972

Location Tax Legal Info

House #
2538
Street Name
Forestdale
St Suffix
Ave
State/Province
TN
Zip Code
37917
PIN #
070IJ010
Subdivision
J B Allenman Prop Pt Lot 1

Contract Info

Auction Y/N
No
Listing Price
299999
Occupancy
Permanent Residence

General Property Description

Type
Ranch
Acres
0.51
Acre Source
Owner
Site Built
Yes
Restrictions
No
SqFt - Total (Aprox)
1434
SqFt - Main Lvl
1434
# Bedrooms
2
Baths - Full
Yes
# of Rooms
7
Fireplace
Yes
# Fireplace
Yes
Property Status
N/A
HOA
No
Year Built
1930
Bonus Room
Yes
Extra Storage
Yes
SqFt - Down Lvl
0
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl
0
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl
0
Basement
Yes

Status Change Info

Status Change Date
2026-04-09

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area
Knox County - 1
Property Sub-Type
Residential
City/County Code
City Limits
Total Tax
1686.94

Remarks & Misc

Directions
From N Broadway, turn right onto Fairmont, then right on Whittle Springs, left on Forestdale, home is on the right.
Public Remarks
1930 brick Craftsman bungalow with updates on a large lot with a welcoming oversized front porch perfect for mornings and evenings. The home has been updated while still keeping its original character and charm. This is a 2 bedroom home with an additional room currently used as an office that could function as a 3rd bedroom with the addition of a closet. Spacious layout with beautiful hardwood floors and great natural light throughout, along with French doors adding to the charm. Features include a built-in pantry and newer appliances with range, refrigerator, and hood replaced in November 2025. New water heater to be installed in 2026 and furnace approximately 2 years old. Outside offers mature trees, established landscaping, and gorgeous flowers. Fully fenced backyard with raised beds, bamboo privacy, pergola, and greenhouse. Additional features include a 1-car garage and tons of unfinished basement storage and great for finished opportunities. A great mix of charm, updates, and flexible space inside and out.

More Information

Fencing

Chain
Yes
Fenced Yard
Yes

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Attached
Yes

Style

Traditional
Yes

Construction

Brick
Yes

Siding

Brick
Yes

Fireplace

Brick
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Cooling
Yes

Floors

Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Garage/Parking

Garage Spaces
1
Attached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Side
Yes

Basement

Unfinished
Yes

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Rolling Slope
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Gas (Natural)
Yes

View

Country Setting
Yes

Heat

Central
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Dining Area

Formal Dining Area
Yes

Appliances

Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Smoke Detector
Yes

Other Rooms

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

Exterior Features

Cable Available (TV Only)
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch - Covered
Yes
Windows - Insulated
Yes
Windows - Vinyl
Yes

Misc Features

Internet Available
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Washer/Dryer Connect
Yes
Wired for Internet
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Outbuildings

Green House
Yes

New Financing

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Showing

See Agent Instructns
Yes

Property Features

Style: Traditional Construction: Brick Siding: Brick Basement: Unfinished Lot Description: Level; Rolling Slope View: Country Setting Fireplace: Brick; Wood Burning Floors: Hardwood; Tile; Vinyl Fuel: Electric; Gas (Natural) Heat: Central; Forced Air Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling Appliances: Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Other Rooms: Bedroom Main Level; Laundry/Utility; Mstr Bdrm Main Level Misc Features: Internet Available; Pantry; Washer/Dryer Connect; Wired for Internet Exterior Features: Cable Available (TV Only); Patio; Porch - Covered; Windows - Insulated; Windows - Vinyl Fencing: Chain; Fenced Yard Outbuildings: Green House Dining Area: Formal Dining Area Showing: See Agent Instructns New Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Listing Office: Slyman Real Estate
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Office Phone: 865-862-6161
Last Updated: April - 09 - 2026
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