This fully renovated single-level home in West Knoxville, combines historic charm with modern updates. Originally built in 1899, it retains its century home significance while featuring stylish LVP flooring, a sleek monochromatic kitchen with granite countertops and new appliances, and a modernized primary bathroom. The large master bedroom offers access to both a covered front porch and a back patio. The freshly sodded, fully fenced yard, gated driveway, and proximity to downtown Knoxville add to its appeal. Listed at $250,000, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home boasts durable finishes and a practical layout perfect for comfortable living.
Backyard Patio Entrance
The exterior view highlights a modern, single-story home with dark blue vertical siding contrasted by a charcoal gray shingled roof. A concrete patio with steps leads to a recessed covered area supported by natural wood posts. French doors provide access from the interior to the patio, enhancing indoor-outdoor flow. The surrounding yard is grassy with a subtle slope and is bordered by a new wooden fence and mature trees, offering privacy and a serene natural backdrop. Black gutters and downspouts match the color scheme, giving the space a sleek, contemporary appearance.
Exterior Side View
Vertical black siding panels cover the exterior walls of this modernized historic home, creating a sleek, contemporary look. White-trimmed windows punctuate the façade, offering a stark contrast to the dark exterior. The gabled roof features black shingles, and an extended overhang supported by exposed wooden posts provides shelter for the adjacent concrete walkway and small porch area. The landscaping includes a well-kept lawn leading up to the side entrance, bordered by a low stone retaining wall that adds texture and depth. The overall aesthetic balances modern design elements with subtle rustic touches.
Covered Patio Area
The space is an outdoor covered patio with a solid concrete floor extending along the side of the house. A white paneled ceiling with built-in recessed lighting and a ceiling fan featuring woven blades provide both illumination and air circulation. Wooden support posts add a natural touch while framing an open view of the adjacent grassy yard bordered by a chain-link fence. The exterior wall of the house is clad in dark vertical siding, contrasting with the light ceiling. Beyond the yard, a quiet street and red brick institutional building form the background.
Backyard Lawn and Patio
A spacious backyard with lush, well-maintained green grass covering the ground. A concrete patio extends from the side of the house, next to a small retaining wall made of stacked concrete blocks. The yard is bordered by two types of fencing: a chain-link fence covered in some foliage on one side and a newer, light wood privacy fence on the other side. Bare trees with some greenery climbing their trunks rise beyond the fences, indicating a mix of natural and landscaped elements. The sky above is clear and blue, framing a serene outdoor space.
Backyard and Exterior View
A spacious backyard with freshly mowed green grass surrounds a modern dark blue house exterior featuring vertical siding. A concrete patio extends from the rear entrance, accompanied by a neatly curved retaining wall around the base of a leafless tree, adding a structured planting area filled with mulch. The backyard is enclosed by a new wooden privacy fence on one side and a chain-link fence on the other, separating the property from neighboring houses and a visible brick building across the street. Mature trees add natural height and texture to the yard’s peaceful, suburban setting.
Backyard and Detached Building
A spacious green backyard with neatly mowed grass surrounds a small, detached building with a modern aesthetic. The building has vertical dark gray siding and a steep, black shingle roof. A single window and a double glass door with white frames provide views into the building. To the right, a short retaining wall made of stacked stone blocks curves around a mulched area with a mature tree, adding natural texture and structure. The yard is enclosed by a new-looking wooden fence on the left and chain-link fencing on the far side, blending privacy with openness. Bare-branched trees frame the scene.
Backyard Garage Exterior
A simple, modern backyard garage with sleek dark gray vertical siding paired with white trim around the single window and French doors. The roof has a steep pitch with dark asphalt shingles, complementing the siding color. A small concrete patio sits just outside the French doors with a low cinderblock retaining wall on one side, creating a cozy outdoor seating or garden area. The green lawn and surrounding leafless trees contrast with the dark exterior, giving the space a clean and functional yet understated aesthetic. The fence and neighboring homes are visible in the background.
Kitchen and Dining Area
The kitchen presents a modern and clean design with white cabinetry and sleek black hardware. Stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, stove, and microwave, complement the neutral color palette. A mosaic tile backsplash adds subtle texture and contrast above the kitchen counters, which have a granite-like appearance. The space opens into an adjoining area with rich-toned wood-look flooring that extends throughout, creating warmth against the gray and white walls. Overhead LED recessed lighting and a ceiling fan with dark blades and a caged bulb fixture add to the contemporary feel. Large windows bring natural light into the space.
Kitchen and Laundry Area
Open space with white cabinetry featuring black handles and granite countertops. The kitchen area includes a double sink positioned beneath a window. Flooring consists of wide plank wood with natural tones that complement the neutral light gray walls. A ceiling fan with dark wood blades and a modern light fixture hangs centrally. In the corner, a closet has a stacked washer and dryer unit. Recessed lighting throughout brightens the space, while the window beside the laundry closet allows natural light. Clean lines and simple finishes give a modern, fresh feel.
Kitchen Corner and Sink
White shaker-style cabinetry with black handles forms an L-shaped kitchen corner, complemented by granite countertops in earthy tones. The backsplash is composed of small, glossy mosaic tiles in shades of gray and beige, adding texture and subtle color variation. A stainless steel electric range sits beneath a matching microwave, and a double-basin stainless steel sink with a high-arc, flexible black faucet is positioned beneath a large window framed in wide, crisp white trim. The natural light from the window brightens the space, highlighting the warm, medium-toned hardwood floor, creating a clean and contemporary vibe with classic finishes.
Bedroom with Closet and Patio Doors
Spacious bedroom area with light gray walls paired with white trim around windows, doors, and baseboards, creating a fresh, modern look. Rich wood-tone laminate flooring adds warmth with varied natural grains and shades of brown and gray. Two large closets with white double doors provide ample storage space. Recessed lighting fixtures throughout the ceiling alongside a central black ceiling fan with integrated light provide balanced illumination. French doors with glass panels open to a fenced backyard, inviting natural light and outdoor views, enhancing the room’s airy and open atmosphere.
Living Room Area
Spacious room with light gray walls complemented by white trim and doors. The floor showcases wide plank wood flooring in varying shades of brown and gray, adding warmth to the modern neutral palette. Recessed ceiling lights provide even illumination alongside a centrally mounted ceiling fan with dark wooden blades and an industrial cage light fixture. Two white doors and a double glass door with white framing open to adjoining spaces, creating flow and natural light. The overall aesthetic combines contemporary finishes with a minimalistic yet inviting design.
Bathroom Shower Area
Gray stone tiles with natural veins cover the shower walls and continue halfway up next to the toilet, creating an earthy, textured look. A built-in niche within the tiled wall offers convenient storage space. The upper wall is painted bright white, providing a clean contrast to the stone. Matte black fixtures, including a towel bar and two robe hooks, add modern, minimalist touches. A white toilet and part of a white countertop with an undermount sink are visible, emphasizing a sleek, contemporary atmosphere while maintaining a balanced, neutral color palette throughout the bathroom space.
Bedroom Corner Details
A minimalist corner of a bedroom with smooth light gray walls and clean white trim. The flooring consists of medium-tone wood planks with natural grain and texture, adding warmth to the space. The ceiling light fixture combines a modern black metal cage design with wooden fan blades, blending industrial and rustic elements. A white door with a simple recessed panel design and modern black hardware creates a striking contrast. Electrical outlets and a light switch are neatly positioned on the walls, maintaining an uncluttered and functional layout. The overall aesthetic is clean, modern, and understated.
Walk-In Closet
Expansive walk-in closet with clean white walls providing a bright and neutral backdrop. A long, white wire shelf and hanging rod run along two adjacent walls for ample storage and organization. The shelf is supported by angled metal brackets creating a shadow pattern on the walls. Flooring consists of warm-toned, wood-look planks adding a natural contrast to the otherwise minimalistic space. The simplicity and openness provide a blank canvas for future customization and easy integration with various interior styles.
Listing Agent: Carl Young of Young Marketing Group, Realty Executives via Zillow
