5215 E Sunset Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914 (MLS# 1339653)

5215 E Sunset Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914

New

$565,000

The front porch is just another space to relax or entertain

This lot straight across the street is on the National Wildlife Habitat Registry and cannot be built on.

997 finished square feet in this room that feels like a bowling alley ! Not counted in finished square feet of 3139 because ceilings are 6 ft 9 inches tall

evening hours with lights on you notice the unique checkerboard style ceiling from the road

Off kitchen and entry to garage . Half bath . Has fireplace

remodeled and updated shower . Easy for handicap use

Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 3 Square Footage: 3,077 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 66,385 Status: Active

Current Price: $565,000 List Date: 5/05/2026 Last Modified: 5/05/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own a unique home in Holston Hills that has several custom features that stand out in this gem. Let's begin with the wood in the home, information provided to us by a master carpenter: The trim throughout the home is black gum wood, the doors and the veneer molding as well. Black gum wood ages over the years and develops a lovely patina. The walls in the long living room are white oak veneer (riff cut). The ceilings in the living and dining rooms are raw wood, unfinished and irreplaceable being Douglas Fir and/or Redwood. The dining room has Eastern White Pine crown molding and mantle with White Pine surround. The floors are Red Oak. Windowsills are East Tennessee Cedar Marble and the living room has a gorgeous Italian marble hearth. This home will appeal not only to those interested in wood and architecture, but also style and design, The back hallway has its very own small turret. The gorgeously mature 1.75-acre lot is situated straight across from an area t ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1339653

Location Tax Legal Info

House #: 5215
St Dir: E
Street Name: Sunset
St Suffix: Rd
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37914
PIN #: 071ND012
Subdivision: Holston Hills

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No
Listing Price: 565000
Occupancy: Permanent Residence

General Property Description

Type: Ranch
Lot Dimensions: 189.6 x 404 x IRR
Lot Size SqFt: 66385
Acres: 1.52
Acre Source: Tax Records
Site Built: Yes
Restrictions: Yes
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 3077
SqFt - Main Lvl: 3077
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 997
# Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - 1/2: Yes
# of Rooms: 8
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplace: 2
Property Status: N/A
HOA: No
Year Built: 1951
Bonus Room: Yes
Extra Storage: Yes
SqFt - Down Lvl: 0
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0
Basement: Yes

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2026-05-05

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area: Knox County - 1
Property Sub-Type: Residential
Community: Holston Hills
City/County Code: City Limits
Elementary School: Sunnyview
Middle School: Holston
Total Tax: 3138.32
High School: Carter

Remarks & Misc

Directions: I-40/75 to Exit 394. RIGHT on Asheville Highway. LEFT on S. Chilhowee Dr. LEFT on E Sunset Rd. House on LEFT, SOP
Public Remarks: A rare opportunity to own a unique home in Holston Hills that has several custom features that stand out in this gem. Let's begin with the wood in the home, information provided to us by a master carpenter: The trim throughout the home is black gum wood, the doors and the veneer molding as well. Black gum wood ages over the years and develops a lovely patina. The walls in the long living room are white oak veneer (riff cut). The ceilings in the living and dining rooms are raw wood, unfinished and irreplaceable being Douglas Fir and/or Redwood. The dining room has Eastern White Pine crown molding and mantle with White Pine surround. The floors are Red Oak. Windowsills are East Tennessee Cedar Marble and the living room has a gorgeous Italian marble hearth. This home will appeal not only to those interested in wood and architecture, but also style and design, The back hallway has its very own small turret. The gorgeously mature 1.75-acre lot is situated straight across from an area that is on the National Wildlife Habitat Registry allowing the view from the front patio and living room to give enough space to see the Appalachian Trail on a clear day. History, charm, space await a new owner with respect for the past and the privilege to be the new guardian.

More Information

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached: Yes

Style

Traditional: Yes

Construction

Block: Yes
Brick: Yes
Frame: Yes

Siding

Brick: Yes

Fireplace

Brick: Yes
Marble: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Cooling

Central Cooling: Yes

Floors

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Attached: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Off-Street Parking: Yes

Basement

Unfinished: Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot: Yes
Level: Yes
Rolling Slope: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Fuel

Electric: Yes
Gas (Natural): Yes

View

Country Setting: Yes
Mountain View: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Heat

Central: Yes

Dining Area

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Formal Dining Area: Yes

Appliances

Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes

Other Rooms

Bedroom Main Level: Yes
Breakfast Room: Yes
Den/Study: Yes
Extra Storage: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Laundry/Utility: Yes
Mstr Bdrm Main Level: Yes

Exterior Features

Doors - Storm: Yes
Patio: Yes
Windows - Bay: Yes
Windows - Vinyl: Yes

Misc Features

Internet Available: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Washer/Dryer Connect: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
New Loan: Yes

Showing

See Agent Instructns: Yes

Property Features

Style: Traditional Construction: Block; Brick; Frame Siding: Brick Basement: Unfinished Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Level; Rolling Slope; Wooded View: Country Setting; Mountain View; Wooded Fireplace: Brick; Marble; Wood Burning Floors: Hardwood; Tile; Vinyl Fuel: Electric; Gas (Natural) Heat: Central Cooling: Central Cooling Appliances: Range; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Other Rooms: Bedroom Main Level; Breakfast Room; Den/Study; Extra Storage; Great Room; Laundry/Utility; Mstr Bdrm Main Level Misc Features: Internet Available; Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Washer/Dryer Connect Exterior Features: Doors - Storm; Patio; Windows - Bay; Windows - Vinyl Dining Area: Eat-in Kitchen; Formal Dining Area Showing: See Agent Instructns New Financing: Cash; Conventional; New Loan

Room Information

Room Name
Master Bedroom
Other
Living Room
Bonus Room

IDX

Listing Office: Wallace

Office Phone: 865-342-4200

Last Updated: May - 05 - 2026

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