Attention Dream Home Seekers and Investors! *SOLD AS IS* Unlock the potential of this blank canvas and transform it into your dream house! Situated in a prime location with easy access to major interstate roads, this property offers endless possibilities. Featuring the main house with the potential to become your ideal living space, complete with three bedrooms upstairs, and the added bonus of an in-law apartment downstairs, this home is perfect for multigenerational living or rental income. Investors, take note! This property presents an excellent opportunity for short or long-term rental income. With the potential to convert the basement into a separate apartment with a private entry, you can maximize your rental returns. Conveniently located just 6 minutes from the University of Tennessee and 7 minutes from West Town Mall, with easy access right off I-40, this property offers both convenience and potential. And for those seeking a weekend getaway or exploring the music scene, Gatlinburg is just 38 miles away, while Nashville, the capital of music, is a mere 2.5 hours drive. With no HOA fees and a competitive price, this property is your chance to increase equity through remodeling or start earning rental income right away. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Schedule a showing today! This property is being advertised as a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home. However, according to the tax office records, it may appear as a four-bedroom, two-bathroom property. It seems there was an additional bathroom and bedroom downstairs at some point, but this is no longer the case. Buyers are advised to consider this information when evaluating the property. Please verify all details independently to ensure accuracy. All measurements and information provided are obtained from the tax office and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer is responsible for obtaining their own information and verifying all details regarding the property.
Attention Dream Home Seekers and Investors! *SOLD AS IS* Unlock the potential of this blank canvas and transform it into your dream house! Situated in a prime location with easy access to major interstate roads, this property offers endless possibilities. Featuring the main house with the potential to become your ideal living space, complete with three bedrooms upstairs, and the added bonus of an in-law apartment downstairs, this home is perfect for multigenerational living or rental income. Investors, take note! This property presents an excellent opportunity for short or long-term rental income. With the potential to convert the basement into a separate apartment with a private entry, you can maximize your rental returns. Conveniently located just 6 minutes from the University of Tennessee and 7 minutes from West Town Mall, with easy access right off I-40, this property offers both convenience and potential. And for those seeking a weekend getaway or exploring the music scene, Gatlinburg is just 38 miles away, while Nashville, the capital of music, is a mere 2.5 hours drive. With no HOA fees and a competitive price, this property is your chance to increase equity through remodeling or start earning rental income right away. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Schedule a showing today! This property is being advertised as a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home. However, according to the tax office records, it may appear as a four-bedroom, two-bathroom property. It seems there was an additional bathroom and bedroom downstairs at some point, but this is no longer the case. Buyers are advised to consider this information when evaluating the property. Please verify all details independently to ensure accuracy. All measurements and information provided are obtained from the tax office and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer is responsible for obtaining their own information and verifying all details regarding the property. Contact the tax office for the most up-to-date data and details about this property. SPANISH Esta propiedad se está anunciando como una casa de tres habitaciones y un baño. Sin embargo, según los registros de la oficina de impuestos, podría aparecer como una propiedad de cuatro habitaciones y dos baños. Parece que en algún momento hubo un baño y una habitación adicionales en el piso de abajo, pero esto ya no es así. Se recomienda a los compradores que consideren esta información al evaluar la propiedad. Por favor, verifique todos los detalles de forma independiente para garantizar la precisión. Todas las medidas e información proporcionadas son obtenidas de la oficina de impuestos y se consideran confiables pero no garantizados. El comprador es responsable de obtener su propia información y verificar todos los detalles sobre la propiedad. La exactitud de esta información no está garantizada. Comuníquese con la oficina de impuestos para obtener los datos más actualizados y detalles sobre esta propiedad.
LAAR #702996
Mar 15, 2024
Listed
$120,000
$69/sq ft
GCAR #1385009
Feb 12, 2024
Sold
$62,000
$35/sq ft
Jan 31, 2024
Pending
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Jan 15, 2024
Price Changed
$89,000
$51/sq ft
Jan 10, 2024
Listed
$109,000
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 27, 2013
Sold
$35,000
$20/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 1985
Sold
$25,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$711 (+2.2%)
2024
$695
2023
$695
2022
$695 (−1.5%)
2021
$705
2020
$705
2019
$705
2018
$705
2017
$705 (−2.2%)
2016
$721 (−0.1%)
2015
$722 (+0.1%)
2014
$721
Tax history for 159 Old State Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$711 (+2.2%)
2024
$695
2023
$695
2022
$695 (−1.5%)
2021
$705
2020
$705
2019
$705
2018
$705
2017
$705 (−2.2%)
2016
$721 (−0.1%)
2015
$722 (+0.1%)
2014
$721
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
147 ft.
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,749
Year built
1940
Style
Other
County
Knox County
APN
071IF030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
RN-1
Single-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District
The RN-1 Single-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate traditional low density residential neighborhoods in the City of Knoxville, exhibiting a predominant development pattern of single-family homes on relatively large lots and with generous setbacks. Two-family dwellings may also be allowed by special use approval. Limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district may also be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Educational / school
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 0
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Basement Information
Basement Features: Slab
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Electric, Other
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Flooring: Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Frame, Other
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,749
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other, Rolling Slope
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Dimensions: 62M X 148M X IRR
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $696
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Ritta Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: Holston Middle School
High School: Austin East High/Magnet
Location Information
Directions: Driving on I-40 eastbound, take exit 392 and turn left onto Rutledge Pike. Follow Rutledge Pike and take a left onto McCalla Avenue, then another left onto Pelham Park Avenue. Continue on Pelham Park Avenue and take a left onto Old State Road. The property will be the second house on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,749
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Knox County
APN: 071IF030
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1749
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1749
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor
Year Built Details: EXIST
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Ritta Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Holston Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Austin East High/Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$173,000 – $209,000
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