Come and see this unique house centrally located in Knoxville! This house is just wanting for new owners to put the own updates and touches on this charming home! This house could easily be made into a 3 bedroom home because of the 2 large living areas. The 2nd bathroom is small, but could easily be made much larger with a little modification! (There is actually an existing shower behind a wall)! Original hardwoods are under the carpets! Electric panel in the garage has been updated to a circuit panel from a glass fuse box. Whether it is the arched doorways, arch over the bathtub, built in classic goodies, or the curved ceiling in the kitchen, there is plenty to fall in love with here! This spacious home has an all brick exterior, 2 car garage, and a half acre flat yard in an area where a lot of homes are being fixed up and restored to their original prestige! Although this home does need some TLC, it was used as a rental and lived in up until mid-January 2026! This property is sold AS-IS Storage building does not convey.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$176Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kevin Dyke• Realty Executives Associates
Come and see this unique house centrally located in Knoxville! This house is just wanting for new owners to put the own updates and touches on this charming home! This house could easily be made into a 3 bedroom home because of the 2 large living areas. The 2nd bathroom is small, but could easily be made much larger with a little modification! (There is actually an existing shower behind a wall)! Original hardwoods are under the carpets! Electric panel in the garage has been updated to a circuit panel from a glass fuse box. Whether it is the arched doorways, arch over the bathtub, built in classic goodies, or the curved ceiling in the kitchen, there is plenty to fall in love with here! This spacious home has an all brick exterior, 2 car garage, and a half acre flat yard in an area where a lot of homes are being fixed up and restored to their original prestige! Although this home does need some TLC, it was used as a rental and lived in up until mid-January 2026! This property is sold AS-IS Storage building does not convey.
Public Records
Feb 20, 1997
Sold
$60,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,484
2024
$1,484
2023
$1,484
2022
$1,484 (+18.4%)
2021
$1,254
2020
$1,254
2019
$1,254
2018
$1,254
2017
$1,254 (+11.6%)
2016
$1,124
2015
$1,125
2014
$1,125
Tax history for 217 Grata Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,484
2024
$1,484
2023
$1,484
2022
$1,484 (+18.4%)
2021
$1,254
2020
$1,254
2019
$1,254
2018
$1,254
2017
$1,254 (+11.6%)
2016
$1,124
2015
$1,125
2014
$1,125
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
218 ft.
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,460
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Knox County
APN
071JL016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
EN
Established Residential Neighborhood District
The EN Established Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate Knoxville's older neighborhoods, which exhibit a uniform character and have a development pattern of complex, intricately designed homes on a highly connected street network. The EN District provides for the stability of these established neighborhoods, while allowing for continued development that is compatible with the existing development pattern. 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
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Jan 1, 2001 • Final
Electrical permit residential
Work on an upgrade.
Electrical
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: 2
Parking Total: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Other Room
Room Features: Utility Room
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement Information
Basement Features: Crawl Space
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Central
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range
Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Other, Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,460
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: Level
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 X 220.93 X IRR
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,484
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Water Available, Cable Connected
Location
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS for best results. Take Asheville highway towards downtown Knoxville. Turn right on Grata Drive. House on left. Sign in yard
Topography: Level
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,460
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Knox County
APN: 071JL016
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1460
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1460
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor
Year Built Details: Existing
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Chilhowee Intermediate School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Holston Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Austin East High/Magnet
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 21 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
Knoxville, TN • 37914
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$244,000 – $295,000
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