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The East Tennessee guide.

Every community is different. These guides cover lifestyle, schools, market trends, and what it's actually like to live there — from downtown Knoxville lofts to Norris Lake retreats.

Knoxville
East Tennessee

Knoxville

Urban energy meets Southern charm

Tennessee's third-largest city offers a walkable downtown, world-class research institutions, and quick access to the Great Smoky Mountains.

Median
$429,000
DOM
18d
Active
842
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Farragut
East Tennessee

Farragut

Blue-ribbon schools, refined living

One of East Tennessee's most sought-after suburbs — top-ranked schools, master-planned neighborhoods, and easy commutes to Oak Ridge and downtown Knoxville.

Median
$685,000
DOM
14d
Active
143
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Maryville
East Tennessee

Maryville

Historic streets, mountain doorstep

A charming small city with a beautifully preserved downtown, strong schools, and a fifteen-minute drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Median
$419,000
DOM
21d
Active
267
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Alcoa
East Tennessee

Alcoa

Airport-close convenience with small-city feel

Home to McGhee Tyson Airport and Springbrook, Alcoa blends new development with quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods next door to Maryville.

Median
$385,000
DOM
19d
Active
132
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Oak Ridge
East Tennessee

Oak Ridge

Science city with wooded neighborhoods

The Secret City is home to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, strong schools, and mid-century architecture nestled into the Cumberland foothills.

Median
$335,000
DOM
22d
Active
178
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Lenoir City
East Tennessee

Lenoir City

Lakefront living on Fort Loudoun

Waterfront homes, marinas, and quick I-75 access make Lenoir City a favorite for boaters, retirees, and Knoxville commuters.

Median
$395,000
DOM
20d
Active
154
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Loudon
East Tennessee

Loudon

Historic river town

A picturesque riverfront community on the Tennessee River with 19th-century downtown architecture and easy lake access.

Median
$355,000
DOM
24d
Active
89
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Seymour
East Tennessee

Seymour

Rolling acreage between two cities

Between Knoxville and Sevierville, Seymour offers larger lots, gentle rolling terrain, and quick access to both the city and the mountains.

Median
$465,000
DOM
24d
Active
118
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Sevierville
East Tennessee

Sevierville

Gateway to the Smokies

Strong tourism economy, exceptional short-term rental potential, and some of the region's most spectacular mountain-view homesites.

Median
$512,000
DOM
26d
Active
389
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Gatlinburg
East Tennessee

Gatlinburg

Iconic mountain-town living

A storied Smoky Mountain gateway with strong short-term rental performance, dramatic ridge-top views, and direct access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Median
$725,000
DOM
32d
Active
176
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Pigeon Forge
East Tennessee

Pigeon Forge

Tourism engine of the Smokies

The heart of Smoky Mountain tourism — cabin rentals, entertainment, and consistently strong short-term rental cash flow.

Median
$615,000
DOM
28d
Active
245
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Powell
East Tennessee

Powell

Community-first north Knox County

A close-knit community north of Knoxville with excellent value, strong schools, and easy access to I-75.

Median
$359,000
DOM
15d
Active
96
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Clinton
East Tennessee

Clinton

Small-town charm on the Clinch

Anderson County's seat pairs a walkable historic downtown with quick access to Norris Lake and Oak Ridge.

Median
$305,000
DOM
22d
Active
112
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Kingston
East Tennessee

Kingston

Watts Bar waterfront

A quiet Roane County city where the Tennessee, Clinch, and Emory rivers meet — big-water views and lake-life pricing.

Median
$325,000
DOM
25d
Active
78
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Jefferson City
East Tennessee

Jefferson City

College-town character, lake-country pricing

Home to Carson-Newman University with quick access to Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake, and value pricing for larger acreage.

Median
$315,000
DOM
26d
Active
102
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Kodak
East Tennessee

Kodak

I-40 convenience, Smokies access

A growing Sevier County community minutes from Sevierville and directly on the I-40 corridor.

Median
$375,000
DOM
23d
Active
87
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Corryton
East Tennessee

Corryton

Country living, quick Knox commute

Rural northeast Knox County with acreage, pastureland, and easy drives to Knoxville and Halls.

Median
$349,000
DOM
20d
Active
64
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Strawberry Plains
East Tennessee

Strawberry Plains

Between Knoxville and Douglas Lake

An unincorporated community that spans Knox, Jefferson, and Sevier counties — country lots with quick I-40 access.

Median
$335,000
DOM
21d
Active
71
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Louisville
East Tennessee

Louisville

Fort Loudoun waterfront

A small Blount County lakefront community on Fort Loudoun Lake with some of the region's premier waterfront estates.

Median
$545,000
DOM
22d
Active
68
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Friendsville
East Tennessee

Friendsville

Quiet Blount County countryside

A historic Quaker settlement offering rural quiet, larger lots, and a short drive to Farragut or Maryville.

Median
$385,000
DOM
25d
Active
42
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Greenback
East Tennessee

Greenback

Tellico Lake country

A small Loudon County community on the doorstep of Tellico Lake, popular with retirees and lake-lifestyle buyers.

Median
$395,000
DOM
27d
Active
55
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New Market
East Tennessee

New Market

Historic Jefferson County village

A small Jefferson County community with rolling farmland, historic character, and value pricing.

Median
$295,000
DOM
24d
Active
38
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Mascot
East Tennessee

Mascot

Rural east Knox County

A quiet east Knox County community along the Holston River with acreage and easy Knoxville access.

Median
$315,000
DOM
22d
Active
41
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Rutledge
East Tennessee

Rutledge

Grainger County lake country

The Grainger County seat, minutes from Cherokee Lake — rolling farmland, tomato country, and lake access.

Median
$285,000
DOM
28d
Active
47
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Blaine
East Tennessee

Blaine

Rural Grainger County

A rural Grainger County community with acreage, quick House Mountain access, and easy commutes into Knoxville.

Median
$275,000
DOM
26d
Active
34
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Maynardville
East Tennessee

Maynardville

Norris Lake country

The heart of Union County and gateway to Norris Lake — rural character, waterfront opportunities, and quick drives to Knoxville.

Median
$389,000
DOM
28d
Active
84
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Norris
East Tennessee

Norris

Planned town on the lake

A TVA-planned town on the shores of Norris Lake with mature trees, historic homes, and a tight-knit community.

Median
$355,000
DOM
22d
Active
36
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Rockford
East Tennessee

Rockford

Little River convenience

A small Blount County community on the Little River, minutes from Alcoa, Maryville, and the airport.

Median
$345,000
DOM
21d
Active
39
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Walland
East Tennessee

Walland

Foothills of the Smokies

Foothills Parkway country — dramatic mountain views, Blackberry Farm's neighborhood, and quiet acreage.

Median
$495,000
DOM
30d
Active
44
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Townsend
East Tennessee

Townsend

The peaceful side of the Smokies

A quieter, less commercial gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains — cabins, mountain retreats, and Little River frontage.

Median
$525,000
DOM
29d
Active
92
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