535 Old Knoxville Hwy, Newport, TN 37821
$3,515,000























Property Type:
Multi-Family
Square Footage:
19,392
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$3,515,000
List Date:
1/18/2025
Last Modified:
10/03/2025
Description
Prime Investment Opportunity: Modern 19 Unit Complex with High Growth Potential
Prime Investment Opportunity | New Construction
Cap Rate: 7.2%
NOI: Solid and stable, with full occupancy across units
This is a recently completed new construction multifamily property featuring 19 units total, comprised of six triplexes, one single-family home, and two income-producing billboards. The triplexes were completed in 2024 and are now 100% occupied, offering a turnkey investment from day one with low-maintenance management.
Each unit was built with long-term maintenance and energy efficiency in mind, including:
Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring throughout
Granite countertops
Foam insulation and knockdown wall texture
Stainless steel appliances and laundry closets in every unit
Keyless entry and tenant decks
30-year shingle roofs
Open parking areas
Tenants are responsible for utilities
The triplex units currently average $1,450/month in rent, and the standalone single-family home brings in $2,500/month. In addition, the property includes a double billboard under contract with Lamar Advertising, providing supplemental income.
Strategic Location and Expansion Potential
This 4.23-acre parcel is located just 5 minutes from Interstate 40, offering excellent commuter access while remaining outside high-traffic tourist zones. The existing layout leaves room for additional development, with potential to add up to four more structures depending on spacing and adjustment of existing site elements such as the centrally located home and one of the billboards.
The builder, who was a key principal in the project, unfortunately passed away last year in late May 2024. The current owners, including the builder's widow, are offering the property for sale now that construction is complete and the property is stabilized. This transition also marks the first full fiscal year with complete income and expense reporting. Actual expense documentation, including taxes and self-management figures, is available for review and included in the memorandum attached.
Rental Market and Tenant Profile
The rental demand in East Tennessee continues to climb, driven by a mix of in-migration, affordability pressures in surrounding metro areas, and limited new multifamily development. Cocke County and the surrounding region are experiencing steady population growth and increasing rental absorption—especially in workforce and mid-range housing categories.
Key market dynamics include:
East Tennessee's population grew by over 9% between 2010 and 2020, outpacing the national average. This trend has continued into the mid-2020s, fueled by retirees, remote workers, and cost-conscious transplants from higher-cost states like California.
Sevier County, adjacent to Cocke County, has added over 8,500 new residents since 2020, increasing demand for both rental and owner-occupied housing—yet the supply of long-term rental inventory remains extremely limited due to the area's focus on short-term vacation rentals.
The median home price in Sevier County has increased over 40% since 2019, pushing more residents and workers to rent in outlying areas like Newport and Cocke County, where housing is more affordable but still offers access to major job corridors and services.
Occupancy rates for quality rental properties in the region routinely exceed 95%, particularly for units near commuter routes like Interstate 40.
The tenant base at 535 Old Knoxville Highway reflects these broader trends, with a healthy mix of local residents and out-of-state renters. Many tenants are working professionals or families relocating from areas like Sevierville, Knoxville, or even out-of-state markets, who seek housing outside of tourist zones but still require convenient access to employment, schools, and essential services.
Importantly, Newport and Cocke County currently have limited multifamily housing. See walk-through on YouTube
More Information MLS# 1283461
Location, Tax & Legal Info
Area: Cocke County - 39
City/County Code: City Limits
Total Tax: 26100.27
Contract Info
Auction Y/N: No
Listing Price: 3515000
Current Price: $3,515,000
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2024-11-24
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 159X135/150
# Units Leased: 18
Restrictions: No
Utilities/Mo Avg: 190
Property Status: N/A
Driveway: Tenant Parking
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 19392
Number of Units: 19
Year Built: 2024
Remarks & Misc
Directions: Take exit 432 for US-25W/US-70/US-411 S toward Newport/Sevierville
0.1 mi
Take the ramp to US-25W S/US-411 N/US-70 E/Hwy 411 N
253 ft
Turn left onto US-25W S/US-411 N/US-70 E/Hwy 411 N
Continue to follow US-70 E
Destination will be on the right
Public Remarks: Prime Investment Opportunity: Modern 19 Unit Complex with High Growth Potential
Prime Investment Opportunity | New Construction
Cap Rate: 7.2%
NOI: Solid and stable, with full occupancy across units
This is a recently completed new construction multifamily property featuring 19 units total, comprised of six triplexes, one single-family home, and two income-producing billboards. The triplexes were completed in 2024 and are now 100% occupied, offering a turnkey investment from day one with low-maintenance management.
Each unit was built with long-term maintenance and energy efficiency in mind, including:
Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring throughout
Granite countertops
Foam insulation and knockdown wall texture
Stainless steel appliances and laundry closets in every unit
Keyless entry and tenant decks
30-year shingle roofs
Open parking areas
Tenants are responsible for utilities
The triplex units currently average $1,450/month in rent, and the standalone single-family home brings in $2,500/month. In addition, the property includes a double billboard under contract with Lamar Advertising, providing supplemental income.
Strategic Location and Expansion Potential
This 4.23-acre parcel is located just 5 minutes from Interstate 40, offering excellent commuter access while remaining outside high-traffic tourist zones. The existing layout leaves room for additional development, with potential to add up to four more structures depending on spacing and adjustment of existing site elements such as the centrally located home and one of the billboards.
The builder, who was a key principal in the project, unfortunately passed away last year in late May 2024. The current owners, including the builder's widow, are offering the property for sale now that construction is complete and the property is stabilized. This transition also marks the first full fiscal year with complete income and expense reporting. Actual expense documentation, including taxes and self-management figures, is available for review and included in the memorandum attached.
Rental Market and Tenant Profile
The rental demand in East Tennessee continues to climb, driven by a mix of in-migration, affordability pressures in surrounding metro areas, and limited new multifamily development. Cocke County and the surrounding region are experiencing steady population growth and increasing rental absorption—especially in workforce and mid-range housing categories.
Key market dynamics include:
East Tennessee's population grew by over 9% between 2010 and 2020, outpacing the national average. This trend has continued into the mid-2020s, fueled by retirees, remote workers, and cost-conscious transplants from higher-cost states like California.
Sevier County, adjacent to Cocke County, has added over 8,500 new residents since 2020, increasing demand for both rental and owner-occupied housing—yet the supply of long-term rental inventory remains extremely limited due to the area's focus on short-term vacation rentals.
The median home price in Sevier County has increased over 40% since 2019, pushing more residents and workers to rent in outlying areas like Newport and Cocke County, where housing is more affordable but still offers access to major job corridors and services.
Occupancy rates for quality rental properties in the region routinely exceed 95%, particularly for units near commuter routes like Interstate 40.
The tenant base at 535 Old Knoxville Highway reflects these broader trends, with a healthy mix of local residents and out-of-state renters. Many tenants are working professionals or families relocating from areas like Sevierville, Knoxville, or even out-of-state markets, who seek housing outside of tourist zones but still require convenient access to employment, schools, and essential services.
Importantly, Newport and Cocke County currently have limited multifamily housing. See walk-through on YouTube
Property Sub-Type
Apartment: 1
Triplex: 1
Other: 1
Construction
Block: 1
Frame: 1
Type of Units
3 or more Bdrm Units: 1
Townhouse: 1
Unfurnished: 1
Siding
Vinyl: 1
Sale Includes
Building and Land: 1
No Furnishings: 1
Miscellaneous
Porch: 1
Washer/Dryer Cnctns: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Cooling: 1
Floors
Sustainable: 1
Vinyl: 1
Other: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
On Premise Parking: 1
Other: 1
Tenant Expenses
Cooling: 1
Electricity: 1
Heating: 1
Tenant Pays All Util: 1
Owner Expenses
Advertising: 1
Common Area Maintenance: 1
Exterior Maintenance: 1
Lawn Maintenance: 1
Licenses: 1
Roof Maintenance: 1
Taxes: 1
Trash Collection: 1
Fuel
Electric: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Self Cleaning Oven: 1
Smoke Detector: 1
Other Rooms
Family Room: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Exterior Features
Deck: 1
Doors - Energy Star: 1
Window - Energy Star: 1
Windows - Insulated: 1
Windows - Vinyl: 1
Misc Features
Internet Available: 1
Other: 1
Washer/Dryer Connect: 1
New Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Exchange: 1
Location Tax Legal Info
House #: 535
Street Name: Old Knoxville
St Suffix: Hwy
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37821
PIN #: 046 147.00
Geo Lat: 35.970527
Geo Lon: -83.208948
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2024-11-24
Property Features
Property Sub-Type: Apartment; Triplex; Other
Type of Units: 3 or more Bdrm Units; Townhouse; Unfurnished
Sale Includes: Building and Land; No Furnishings
Floors: Sustainable; Vinyl; Other
Tenant Expenses: Electricity; Tenant Pays All Util
Owner Expenses: Advertising; Common Area Maintenance; Exterior Maintenance; Lawn Maintenance; Licenses; Roof Maintenance; Taxes; Trash Collection
Fuel: Electric
Heat: Central
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling
Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven; Smoke Detector
Construction: Block; Frame
Roof: Shingle
Siding: Vinyl
Exterior Features: Deck; Doors - Energy Star; Window - Energy Star; Windows - Insulated; Windows - Vinyl
Misc Features: Internet Available; Other; Washer/Dryer Connect
Other Rooms: Family Room
Miscellaneous: Porch; Washer/Dryer Cnctns
New Financing: Cash; Conventional; Exchange
Listing Office: Realty Executives Associates
Office Phone: 865-588-3232
Last Updated: October - 03 - 2025
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