What $450K will get you in Knox County: A stone cottage, historic mansion and other homes you can buy at the median price
Everyone likes looking at dream houses, wondering of they might be able to afford that Craftsman bungalow or sleek condo one day.
Witness the enduring popularity of features like Country Living magazine's monthly roundup of, say, farmhouses with porches. Or the New York Times' "What You Get" feature, which takes the tack of picking an arbitrary amount and showing you what that will buy you in different real estate markets. Perhaps due to the inflated cost of living for most of its readers, those typically skew high: above $1 million for many recent roundups.
Inspired, Knox News decided to try its hand at picking out eight homes on the market for sale at around the current median home price. According to Realtor,com, the median listing price of a home in Knox County in April was $449,000.
These eight listings at the median price for Knox County span the gamut
Remodeled 1930s stone cottage in South Knoxville
"Vintage charm meets contemporary living standards in a quaint city setting, with a lot size of 0.78 Acres conveniently located close to downtown Knoxville," this $450,000 listing is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom charmer on the outskirts of Colonial Village.
Graysburg subdivision brick home in cul-de-sac
The 2,156-square-foot brick home on Lauren Michelle Lane boasts four bedrooms and two baths and offers up a brand-new HVAC system and a brand-new above-ground pool. It is listed at $449,900.
Completely renovated South Knoxville modern cottage
This 1940s cottage has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the property also has a separate carriage house, all on a wooded half-acre. Listed at $449,900.
Brand-new construction in Dry Gap
The nearly 2,000-square-foot house has three bedrooms and two baths on Kenzi Rose Lane, construction to be complete in May. Listed at $449,000.
Fully remodeled rancher in Island Home
A fully remodeled 1940s house featuring three bedrooms and two baths. Just under 1,500 square feet and listed at $450,000, comes with a white picket fence and screened in back porch.
Historic mansion in East Knoxville
The 1899 Joseph Knaffl House, located on Speedway Circle in East Knoxville, was moved from Gay Street in 1927. The two-story, four bedroom, and 2.5 bath home is completely renovated and is listed for $449,900.
1970s split foyer home in West Emory
Indulge your Brady Bunch dreams in this updated 1977 open concept house with four bedrooms and three baths. Listed at $449,000.
Mid-century modern on acreage
This remodeled three-bedroom home boasts a cathedral ceiling living room featuring wood beams, sitting on over two acres on Millertown Pike. Listed at $449,000.
Liz Kellar is a Tennessee Connect reporter. Email liz.kellar@knoxnews.com.
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This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: See eight Knoxville area homes you can buy at the median listing price
