415 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

$2,300,000

Private garden leads to residential space main level as well as separate stairs to the Master Suite.

Private courtyard as seen leaving the 2 car detached garage

Private courtyard complete with fire pit and multiple seating areas

Relax and enjoy the natural setting in the middle of downtown

Enter from the private courtyard into the Living Room. Enjoy the gas fireplace and 24' ceiling

Living Room view from the Dining Room and Kitchen areas

Living Room view into the Dining Room and Kitchen areas

Dining Room has additional access to the private courtyard

Upstairs open balcony looking from the Master Suite to Bedrooms 2 and 3

Living Room and open staircase view from the Master Bedroom Juliet balcony

Quaint sitting area at top of open staircase.

Oversized Master Suite measures 47' x 21'4" includes massive closet, a large light-filled bathroom, and a laundry room

Private balcony access also leads to the courtyard below

Wood flooring is reclaimed from the original Standard Knitting Mills building

The Master Shower enclosure is wrapped with panels from a decorative Elevator Cab thought to have been originally from a Philadelphia industrial building and later located in an architectural salvage store in Atlanta

Unique shower enclosure shares the large space with 2 sink areas, a commode room, and the laundry room

Massive walk in closet measures 19' x 13'3"

The quaint balcony just off the Master Suite overlooks the private courtyard

The detached 2 car garage and the 2 bedroom guest house is steps from the main exterior entrance

Two commercial suites flank the N Gay St side of the building.

The private detached 2 car garage, accessed off the side alley, is also home to the 2 bedroom Guest House above.

The main residential property is located at 415 W Depot. The 2 office suites are located at 317 N Gay. (Maroon building with green awnings)

Property Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 5 Square Footage: 4,750 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,300,000 List Date: 9/15/2022 Last Modified: 8/14/2023

Overview

Description

Familiar to many Knoxvillians, this unique home has been a 4-time participant in the Downtown Tour Of Homes, featured as the Knoxville Symphony's Showcase House, seen on HGTV programming, was a host home of Knox Heritage's Secret Supper Series, and has been the site of numerous fundraising events for organizations including The Friends of Literacy, Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, Shakespeare On The Square, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, and Cure Childhood Cancer, among many others. Saved from demolition in the mid-90's and re-habbed as a residence in 1998, it's ideal for use as a one-of-a-kind residence in Knoxville's burgeoning downtown, this home of approx. 3200sf boasts a soaring 24' ceiling in a living room with a custom-built bookcases, a gas ventless fireplace, a large kitchen and dining room ideal for hosting, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a landscaped private courtyard, and relatively unique to downtown living, a private 2-car detached garage and 2BR / 1BA garage apartment or guest house. ... (Read more) Familiar to many Knoxvillians, this unique home has been a 4-time participant in the Downtown Tour Of Homes, featured as the Knoxville Symphony's Showcase House, seen on HGTV programming, was a host home of Knox Heritage's Secret Supper Series, and has been the site of numerous fundraising events for organizations including The Friends of Literacy, Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, Shakespeare On The Square, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, and Cure Childhood Cancer, among many others. Saved from demolition in the mid-90's and re-habbed as a residence in 1998, it's ideal for use as a one-of-a-kind residence in Knoxville's burgeoning downtown, this home of approx. 3200sf boasts a soaring 24' ceiling in a living room with a custom-built bookcases, a gas ventless fireplace, a large kitchen and dining room ideal for hosting, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a landscaped private courtyard, and relatively unique to downtown living, a private 2-car detached garage and 2BR / 1BA garage apartment or guest house. Of particular historical interest, the home features heart pine flooring throughout, all of which was salvaged from the one-time Knoxville industrial stalwart Standard Knitting Mills. Additionally, interior doors and exterior marble stairs were rescued pre-demolition of Knoxville's famed Park Hotel. The property also has an additional 2-suite office space with a prominent Gay Street address and street-level presence. Possibilities for professional offices, retail, or gallery, in the past, this space has been home to the ETN chapter of the AIA, a contemporary art gallery, the Knoxville Recycling Coalition, a yoga studio, and is currently occupied by a rock-solid local non-profit. The 861sf space could also be renovated for additional square footage to the main house. The residence is within easy walking distance to downtown's many nightlife destinations including restaurants, bars, plus the Knoxville Art Museum, East TN History Center, the Tennessee and Bijou Theaters, in addition to the University of Tennessee's main campus. The home is also located on the free-to-ride KAT Green Line Trolley route for even easier access. An adjacent 4400SF 2-story storefront property is also available, making this one of downtown Knoxville's most unique and desirable properties, and ideal for a live/work situation second to none!

Listing Details MLS# 1205940

Location Tax Legal Info

House #: 415
St Dir: W
Street Name: Depot
St Suffix: Ave
State/Province: TN
Zip Code: 37917
PIN #: 094EK005
Subdivision: Gay St Improvement Co Resub

Contract Info

Auction Y/N: No
Listing Price: 2650000
Occupancy: Either

General Property Description

Type: 2 Story
Lot Dimensions: 46 x 100 x IRR
Acres: 0.21
Acre Source: Tax Records
Site Built: Yes
Restrictions: No
SqFt - Total (Aprox): 4750
SqFt - Main Lvl: 2611
SqFt - 2nd Flr Lvl: 2146
# Bedrooms: 5
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - 1/2: 2
# of Rooms: 11
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplace: Yes
Property Status: N/A
HOA: No
Year Built: 1900
Bonus Room: No

Status Change Info

Status Change Date: 2023-08-01
Under Contract Date: 2023-04-26
Sold Date: 2023-08-01

More Information

Property Features

Style: Historic; Traditional Construction: Brick Siding: Brick Basement: Slab; None Lot Description: Zero Lot Line; Other Fireplace: Brick; Gas Floors: Hardwood; Tile Fuel: Electric; Gas (Natural) Heat: Central Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Cooling Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Stove; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Other Rooms: Breakfast Room; Den/Study; Great Room; Laundry/Utility Misc Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Pantry; Walk-in Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Washer/Dryer Connect Exterior Features: Balcony; Deck; Patio; Windows - Insulated Fencing: Fenced Yard Outbuildings: Guest House Dining Area: Breakfast Bar; Formal Dining Area; Kitchen/Dining Rm Co Showing: See Agent Instructns New Financing: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room
Kitchen
Keeping Room
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Utility Room
Other
Garage
Office
Office

Documents

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415 W Depot - zoning ›

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IDX

Listing Office: Alliance Sotheby's International

Last Updated: August - 14 - 2023

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415 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917 (MLS# 1205940)