Imagine the possibilities for commercial property in the middle of the south end of Mt. Vernon. High-Traffic location between Burger King and Pizza Hut on Newark Road (State Route 13), walking distance to other fast food outlets, and very close to college, high school, parks system, hiking/biking trail and in the traffic flow of many of our area's factories and employment centers. These two (2) parcels combine for 1.0612 Acre with approx. 200 feet of road frontage. Sellers would consider offers on separate parcels, but the real value is in the combined parcels. Zoned General Business. There are 2 homes on this property. One, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, the other a 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Both will be sold as is, but with some TLC can be brought back to move-in-condition for possible rentals.
Imagine the possibilities for commercial property in the middle of the south end of Mt. Vernon. High-Traffic location between Burger King and Pizza Hut on Newark Road (State Route 13), walking distance to other fast food outlets, and very close to college, high school, parks system, hiking/biking trail and in the traffic flow of many of our area's factories and employment centers. These two (2) parcels combine for 1.0612 Acre with approx. 200 feet of road frontage. Sellers would consider offers on separate parcels, but the real value is in the combined parcels. Zoned General Business. There are 2 homes on this property. One, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, the other a 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Both will be sold as is, but with some TLC can be brought back to move-in-condition for possible rentals. As far as being zoned General Business, check with the listing agent as to permitted uses. Almost Unlimited!!.
Public Records
Dec 1, 2016
Sold
$92,500
$61/sq ft
CBRMLS #216036898
Dec 2, 2016
Sold
$185,000
$122/sq ft
Oct 10, 2016
Listed
$220,000
$145/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,356 (−2.2%)
$8,200 + $52,760
$60,960
2024
$2,409 (+23.4%)
$8,200 + $52,760
$60,960
2023
$1,953 (−0.2%)
$8,200 + $52,760
$60,960
2022
$1,956
$6,080 + $39,080
$45,160
2021
$1,956 (+2.7%)
$6,080 + $39,080
$45,160
2020
$1,905 (+26.6%)
$6,080 + $39,080
$45,160
2019
$1,504 (+56.2%)
$6,550 + $26,700
$33,250
2016
$963 (−0.9%)
$6,550 + $26,700
$33,250
2014
$972
$6,070 + $24,720
$30,790
Tax history for 209 & 221 Newark Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,356 (−2.2%)
$8,200 + $52,760
$60,960
2024
$2,409 (+23.4%)
$8,200 + $52,760
$60,960
2023
$1,953 (−0.2%)
$8,200 + $52,760
$60,960
2022
$1,956
$6,080 + $39,080
$45,160
2021
$1,956 (+2.7%)
$6,080 + $39,080
$45,160
2020
$1,905 (+26.6%)
$6,080 + $39,080
$45,160
2019
$1,504 (+56.2%)
$6,550 + $26,700
$33,250
2016
$963 (−0.9%)
$6,550 + $26,700
$33,250
2014
$972
$6,070 + $24,720
$30,790
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,518
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Knox County
APN
66-09179.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
GB
General Business District
The purpose of the GB is to encourage the establishment of areas for general business uses to meet the needs of a regional market area. Activities in this district are often large space users and the customers using such facilities generally do not make frequent purchases. Shopping centers will be the predominant building approach. Strip development shall be prohibited. GB Districts shall be located on an arterial thoroughfare as specified in the Major Thoroughfare Plan.