Character and convenience! This beautiful cottage in the heart of Fountain City is straight from Southern Living. Bathed in light, each room offers it's own charm that isn't to be missed. The sunroom/third bedroom is an amazing space - a wall of windows perfect for an artist of home arborist. Fresh and airy kitchen is the perfect amount of space - larger than normal for cottages of this age. Just as lovely as in the indoors areas, this home features the perfect venue for outdoor living with a covered porch looking out on a private patio with lots of room for entertaining - almost unheard of in the city! Consult the property disclosure for the many updates throughtout!
Character and convenience! This beautiful cottage in the heart of Fountain City is straight from Southern Living. Bathed in light, each room offers it's own charm that isn't to be missed. The sunroom/third bedroom is an amazing space - a wall of windows perfect for an artist of home arborist. Fresh and airy kitchen is the perfect amount of space - larger than normal for cottages of this age. Just as lovely as in the indoors areas, this home features the perfect venue for outdoor living with a covered porch looking out on a private patio with lots of room for entertaining - almost unheard of in the city! Consult the property disclosure for the many updates throughtout!
Knoxville MLS #553755
Jul 3, 2007
Sold
$155,000
$111/sq ft
May 7, 2007
Listed
$159,900
$115/sq ft
Sophisticated style and classic detail define this downtown Fountain City home in garden setting. Lovely renovation leaving charm with modern covenience. Features include built-in kitchen cupboard, breakfast nook, and bright sunroom (current function of third bedroom). Near Fountain City Park, shops, reataurants, duck pond, and great new library.
Knoxville MLS #429084
Nov 11, 2004
Sold
$136,900
$98/sq ft
Oct 4, 2004
Listed
$139,900
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 21, 2002
Sold
$78,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,747
2024
$1,747
2023
$1,747
2022
$1,747 (−8.3%)
2021
$1,905
2020
$1,905
2019
$1,905
2018
$1,905
2017
$1,905 (+17.7%)
2016
$1,619
2015
$1,620
2014
$1,619
Tax history for 205 Gresham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,747
2024
$1,747
2023
$1,747
2022
$1,747 (−8.3%)
2021
$1,905
2020
$1,905
2019
$1,905
2018
$1,905
2017
$1,905 (+17.7%)
2016
$1,619
2015
$1,620
2014
$1,619
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,096
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Knox County
APN
058CE023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
RN-2
Single-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District
The RN-2 Single-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate low density single-family residential development on relatively small lots with smaller setbacks within the City of Knoxville. 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
Apr 2, 2002 • Final
Electrical permit residential
Electrical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Total: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement Information
Basement Features: Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Other
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,395
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Wooded, Level
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Dimensions: 156 X 119
Lot Size Source: Agent Calculated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,620
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Sidewalks
School Information
Middle Or Junior High School: Gresham Middle School
High School: Central High School
Location Information
Directions: From the Duck Pond: Broadway to left on Hotel. Right on Gresham - home is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,096
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Knox County
APN: 058CE023
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1395
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Owner
Building Area Total: 1395
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Owner
Year Built Details: EXIST
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Fountain City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Gresham Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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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 102° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
Knoxville, TN • 37918
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$310,000 – $376,000
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