Knoxville sits on limestone, and that shapes its houses more than most people realize. Much of Knox County is karst terrain, with sinkholes, caves and underground drainage, so settling foundations and drainage problems come up often. Add Victorian-era homes near downtown and a big student rental market around the University of Tennessee, and there are a lot of houses here that are easier to sell as-is.
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Knoxville neighborhoods we buy in
We buy throughout the city, including Fourth and Gill, Old North Knoxville, Mechanicsville, Parkridge, Burlington, Holston Hills, Fountain City, Inskip, Lonsdale, Bearden, West Hills, Sequoyah Hills, Fort Sanders and South Knoxville. We also buy across Knox County in Halls, Powell, Karns and Farragut, and in nearby Maryville and Oak Ridge.
What we see in Knoxville houses
- Foundation and sinkhole issues. Knox County's karst ground can cause settling and, in some spots, sinkhole problems. Many buyers with loans back out when an inspection finds them.
- Old homes near downtown. Fourth and Gill, Old North Knoxville and Parkridge have many late-1800s and early-1900s homes with old wiring, plumbing and roofs.
- Student and long-term rentals. Houses near campus and in older neighborhoods often have years of wear.
- Hillside lots. Sloped lots, crawlspaces and drainage problems are common in East Tennessee.
Why Knoxville owners sell to us
More than half of Knoxville households rent, according to Census estimates, and many of our calls come from landlords ready to be done. We also talk with heirs settling a family home, owners facing a foundation or drainage repair they don't want to take on, and people who have moved away.
See our pages for an inherited house, probate, a house that needs repairs, being a tired landlord, or a vacant house.
Probate, foreclosure and evictions in Knoxville
Knox County estates are handled by the Probate Division of the Knox County Chancery Court. Homes in Blount or Anderson County go through those counties' courts. Evictions are heard in Knox County General Sessions Court after a 14-day notice for unpaid rent. Tennessee foreclosures are non-judicial and move quickly. See our Tennessee page.
Questions Knoxville sellers ask
Will you buy a house with foundation or sinkhole problems?
Yes. We buy houses with structural issues as-is and factor the repair into the offer.
Can you buy a rental near UT with tenants still in it?
Yes. We can buy with tenants in place and work around existing leases.
Do I need to clean out the house before selling?
No. Take what you want and leave the rest.