5908 RIDGEWOOD Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918 (MLS# 1313559)

5908 RIDGEWOOD Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

$630,000

Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 4 Square Footage: 3,165 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 121,968 Status: Closed

Current Price: $630,000 List Date: 9/02/2025 Last Modified: 4/01/2026

Overview

Description

✨ Charming Cottage on 2.8 Acres in the Heart of Fountain City ✨ Tucked away on 2.8 beautifully wooded acres, this one-of-a-kind property offers complete privacy while being only minutes from shopping and conveniences. A long, private driveway winds through the trees and leads you to a storybook cottage with all the character and updates you've been looking for. The wraparound porch sets the tone for relaxed outdoor living, featuring a hot tub, outdoor fireplace, and plenty of space to gather. The level, open yard is perfect for play, pets, or gardening, complete with a charming playhouse and endless potential for your dream outdoor space. Inside, the cottage blends original character with modern updates. You'll find gleaming original hardwood floors, a bright open kitchen with a butler's pantry, updated bathrooms, and a flexible office space. With four spacious bedrooms, a finished basement ideal for entertaining or kids, a large laundry and gym, plus a detached garage with extra storage—there's room for everyone and everything. Driving up the private lane, it's easy to forget you're in the city at all—yet you're just five minutes from shopping, dining, and everything Fountain City has to offer. This rare combination of acreage, charm, and convenience makes this home a true gem. Showings start Tuesday Sept 2nd.

Listing Details MLS# 1313559

Location Tax Legal Info

House #: 5908
Street Name: RIDGEWOOD
St Suffix: Rd
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37918
PIN #: 048NC002

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No
Listing Price: 630000

General Property Description

Type: Basement Ranch
Lot Dimensions: 403.19 X 358.3 X IRR
Lot Size SqFt: 121968
Acres: 2.8
Acre Source: Tax Records
Site Built: Yes
Restrictions: No
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 3165
SqFt - Main Lvl: 2010
SqFt - Down Lvl: 1155
# Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - 1/2: Yes
# of Rooms: 10
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplace: Yes
Property Status: N/A
HOA: No
Year Built: 1955
Bonus Room: Yes
Extra Storage: Yes
HOA Fee: 0
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 0
SqFt - 3rd Flr Lvl: 0
Total Unfinished SqFt: 0
Basement: Yes

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2025-09-30
Under Contract Date: 2025-09-03
Sold Date: 2025-09-30

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Area: Knox County - 1
Property Sub-Type: Residential
Community: Fountain CIty
City/County Code: City Limits
Elementary School: Fountain City
Middle School: Gresham
Total Tax: 2561.48
High School: Central

Remarks & Misc

Directions: North on Broadway to (L) on Ridgewood, (R) on Ridgewood. Home on Right
Public Remarks: ✨ Charming Cottage on 2.8 Acres in the Heart of Fountain City ✨ Tucked away on 2.8 beautifully wooded acres, this one-of-a-kind property offers complete privacy while being only minutes from shopping and conveniences. A long, private driveway winds through the trees and leads you to a storybook cottage with all the character and updates you've been looking for. The wraparound porch sets the tone for relaxed outdoor living, featuring a hot tub, outdoor fireplace, and plenty of space to gather. The level, open yard is perfect for play, pets, or gardening, complete with a charming playhouse and endless potential for your dream outdoor space. Inside, the cottage blends original character with modern updates. You'll find gleaming original hardwood floors, a bright open kitchen with a butler's pantry, updated bathrooms, and a flexible office space. With four spacious bedrooms, a finished basement ideal for entertaining or kids, a large laundry and gym, plus a detached garage with extra storage—there's room for everyone and everything. Driving up the private lane, it's easy to forget you're in the city at all—yet you're just five minutes from shopping, dining, and everything Fountain City has to offer. This rare combination of acreage, charm, and convenience makes this home a true gem. Showings start Tuesday Sept 2nd.

More Information

Atchd/Dtchd Type

Detached: Yes

Style

Cottage: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Construction

Frame - Brick: Yes

Siding

Brick: Yes

Fireplace

Masonry: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Cooling

Central Cooling: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Garage/Parking

Detached: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes
Walkout: Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot: Yes
Level: Yes
Private: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Fuel

Electric: Yes

View

Country Setting: Yes

Heat

Central: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Dining Area

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Rm Co: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes

Other Rooms

Basement Rec Room: Yes
Bedroom Main Level: Yes
Breakfast Room: Yes
Den/Study: Yes
Extra Storage: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Laundry/Utility: Yes
Mstr Bdrm Main Level: Yes
Workshop: Yes

Exterior Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch - Covered: Yes
Prof Landscaped: Yes
Windows - Insulated: Yes

Misc Features

Dry Bar: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Walk-in Shower: Yes
Washer/Dryer Connect: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

New Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Showing

See Agent Instructns: Yes

Property Features

Style: Cottage; Traditional Construction: Frame - Brick Siding: Brick Basement: Finished; Walkout Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Level; Private; Wooded View: Country Setting Fireplace: Masonry; Wood Burning Floors: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Fuel: Electric Heat: Central; Heat Pump Cooling: Central Cooling Appliances: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Other Rooms: Basement Rec Room; Bedroom Main Level; Breakfast Room; Den/Study; Extra Storage; Family Room; Laundry/Utility; Mstr Bdrm Main Level; Workshop Misc Features: Dry Bar; Hot Tub; Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Washer/Dryer Connect; Wet Bar Exterior Features: Deck; Patio; Porch - Covered; Prof Landscaped; Windows - Insulated Dining Area: Breakfast Bar; Kitchen/Dining Rm Co Showing: See Agent Instructns New Financing: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Listing Office: Real Broker

IDX

Office Phone: 844-591-7325

Last Updated: April - 01 - 2026

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