Anderson County
Homes for Sale in Oak Ridge, TN
A stable employment base, well-regarded schools, and some of the best value in the metro.
- The Abbott Mary Team at Capstone Realty Group
- 865-363-1791
- 315 Ebenezer Rd SW, Knoxville, TN 37923
- Knox · Blount · Loudon · Anderson · Sevier counties
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Living in Oak Ridge
What It Is Like to Live in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge exists because of the Manhattan Project, and that history still shapes the housing stock - whole neighborhoods of government-built homes from the 1940s, many since expanded and renovated.
The employment base is the story. Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Y-12 complex anchor a concentration of scientific and technical employment that is unusual for a city this size, and it keeps demand steady through cycles.
Value is the other draw. Your budget goes noticeably further here than in West Knoxville, and Oak Ridge Schools have a strong reputation. The trade is the commute if you work in Knoxville.
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At a glance
Oak Ridge at a Glance
| County | Anderson County - City of Oak Ridge |
| Major routes | Oak Ridge Tpke, Illinois Ave, Pellissippi Pkwy, Hwy 61 |
| Schools | Oak Ridge Schools - a separate city system |
| Character | Manhattan Project housing stock, technical employment, strong value |
Median price and days on market move every month, so we have deliberately left them out rather than post a number that goes stale. Ask us for this month’s Oak Ridge figures and we will send the current MLS data.
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Where to look
Neighborhoods and Areas in Oak Ridge
A starting map of Oak Ridge. Which of these fits depends on your budget, your commute, and how much land you want.
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Practical detail
Schools and Getting Around
Schools in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge Schools is a separate city system with a strong reputation, particularly in math and science, which tracks with the town's employment base. Oak Ridge High School is the anchor. The system serves addresses inside the city.
Commute and access
Downtown Knoxville is roughly 30 minutes via Pellissippi Parkway. West Knoxville and Hardin Valley are closer at about 20. If you work at ORNL or Y-12, the commute advantage of living here is substantial.
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Straight answers
Oak Ridge Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Oak Ridge homes less expensive?
Partly the distance from Knoxville, partly the age of the housing stock - a large share dates to the 1940s. For buyers working in Oak Ridge or willing to commute, that gap is real value.
What are Manhattan Project homes like?
The original government-built houses were designed for speed and came in standardized types. Many have been expanded and renovated over 80 years. Condition varies enormously, so inspect thoroughly.
Are Oak Ridge schools good?
Oak Ridge Schools has a strong regional reputation, especially in STEM subjects, which reflects the town's employment base. It is a separate city system from Anderson County Schools.
How far is Oak Ridge from Knoxville?
About 30 minutes to downtown Knoxville via Pellissippi Parkway, and around 20 minutes to West Knoxville and Hardin Valley.
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Nearby
Communities Close to Oak Ridge
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