DARLING NORTH HILLS AREA COTTAGE! Immense charm and potential being offered at great price. Your chance to get into a highly desirable area of North Knoxville. This one-level home would be perfect as a primary residence or an investment opportunity. Features include original hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a renovated eat-in kitchen and a floored attic space for extra storage needs. Additional updates include the recently replaced plumbing lines to the house (2011) and a new roof in 2012. Located on a level lot with mature trees and off-street parking. Convenient location that is just minutes from Downtown Knoxville, University of TN, Fountain City and all major interstates.
DARLING NORTH HILLS AREA COTTAGE! Immense charm and potential being offered at great price. Your chance to get into a highly desirable area of North Knoxville. This one-level home would be perfect as a primary residence or an investment opportunity. Features include original hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a renovated eat-in kitchen and a floored attic space for extra storage needs. Additional updates include the recently replaced plumbing lines to the house (2011) and a new roof in 2012. Located on a level lot with mature trees and off-street parking. Convenient location that is just minutes from Downtown Knoxville, University of TN, Fountain City and all major interstates.
Public Records
Oct 15, 2004
Sold
$71,900
$77/sq ft
Knoxville MLS #429372
Oct 8, 2004
Sold
$71,000
$76/sq ft
Oct 1, 2004
Listed
$74,900
$81/sq ft
FOR MLS COMPS ONLY
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,173
2024
$1,173
2023
$1,173
2022
$1,173 (+53.7%)
2021
$763
2020
$763
2019
$763
2018
$763
2017
$763 (−10.0%)
2016
$848
2015
$849
2014
$848
Tax history for 2708 Buffat Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,173
2024
$1,173
2023
$1,173
2022
$1,173 (+53.7%)
2021
$763
2020
$763
2019
$763
2018
$763
2017
$763 (−10.0%)
2016
$848
2015
$849
2014
$848
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
159 ft.
Lot size
8,084 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
897
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Knox County
APN
070PE026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 0
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement Information
Basement Features: Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 930
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 50.07 X 161.46 X IRR
Lot Size Source: Agent Calculated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $849
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Belle Morris Elementary
Middle Or Junior High School: Whittle Springs Middle School
High School: Fulton High School
Location Information
Directions: From Broadway in North Koxville, turn onto Washington Pike to right onto North Hills Blvd, then right again onto Buffat Mill Road. The house is on the left. Look for yard sign on the property.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 897
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,084 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Knox County
APN: 070PE026
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 930
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 930
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built Details: EXIST
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Belle Morris Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Whittle Springs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Fulton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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 • 37917
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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
$217,000 – $262,000
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