West Knoxville

Homes for Sale in Bearden, Knoxville TN

Established West Knoxville with genuine walkable pockets and a mix of housing you cannot find in newer subdivisions.

The Abbott Mary Team at Capstone Realty Group
865-363-1791
315 Ebenezer Rd SW, Knoxville, TN 37923
Knox · Blount · Loudon · Anderson · Sevier counties

Living in Bearden

What It Is Like to Live in Bearden

Bearden runs along Kingston Pike west of downtown and is one of the few parts of Knoxville where you can reasonably walk to dinner. The Bearden Village stretch has restaurants, coffee, and small retail clustered tightly enough to matter.

Housing is genuinely mixed. You will find 1920s and 1930s homes near the Pike, mid-century ranches on the streets behind it, newer infill where older properties were replaced, and condos and townhomes aimed at buyers who want the location without the yard.

It is a popular landing spot for buyers moving out of downtown who want more space, and for buyers coming in from farther west who want to be closer to the city. That two-directional demand keeps inventory tight.

At a glance

Bearden at a Glance

County	Knox County - inside Knoxville city limits
Major routes	Kingston Pike, Northshore Dr, I-40, Papermill Dr
Schools	Bearden High, Bearden Middle, Sequoyah and Rocky Hill elementary zones
Character	Mixed-age housing, walkable pockets, central location

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 Bearden figures and we will send the current MLS data.

Where to look

Neighborhoods and Areas in Bearden

A starting map of Bearden. Which of these fits depends on your budget, your commute, and how much land you want.

Practical detail

Schools and Getting Around

Schools in Bearden

Bearden is generally zoned to Bearden High and Bearden Middle, with elementary zoning varying street by street between Sequoyah, Rocky Hill, Bearden, and West Hills. Elementary boundaries here are genuinely granular - two houses on the same block can differ, so verify rather than assume.

Commute and access

Downtown Knoxville is 10 to 15 minutes east. I-40 access at Papermill and Northshore makes the rest of the region easy to reach. The Kingston Pike corridor itself is slow at peak, which is the trade for the walkability.

Straight answers

Bearden Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bearden a good neighborhood in Knoxville?

It is one of the most consistently in-demand parts of the city, largely because of the location and the mix of housing. Buyers who want character homes and a short commute tend to land here.

What kinds of homes are in Bearden?

A genuine mix - pre-war homes near the Pike, mid-century ranches on the interior streets, newer infill construction, and condos and townhomes. That variety is the main reason people search here.

Is Bearden walkable?

Parts of it genuinely are. The Bearden Village stretch of Kingston Pike has restaurants and retail within walking distance of the surrounding streets. Most of the residential area is not walkable to services.

What should I inspect closely in an older Bearden home?

Crawlspaces and foundations first, then original plumbing and electrical, roof age, and any additions that may not have been permitted. Homes of this vintage reward a thorough inspection.

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