This South Knoxville 1910 home near the JFG sign has been completely restored
If you were to take a tour of the residence at 2025 Dawson St., you might conclude that the home was of recent construction. From the stunning hardwood floors and contemporary lighting to the trendy appliances in the kitchen and the luxuriously accommodating bathrooms, it’s apparent that the interior of this five-bedroom, three-bath structure was designed with today’s homeowners in mind.
Remarkably, however, the house was built in 1910, making it a fixture on the South Knox landscape for well over a century. Although it started out as a family dwelling, the property was used for commercial purposes for a number of years until a previous owner completely transformed it and got it rezoned for residential use.
Now that it’s been returned to a state of domestic glory, it’s on the market again and waiting for new owners who will appreciate both its attributes and its enviable location.
“The home was taken down to the studs and beautifully restored. They did a wonderful job adding all the modern amenities that homeowners want now,” said listing agent Apryl Sweat of the Real Estate Firm. “It’s a one-of-a-kind gem in the heart of South Knoxville.”
Among the many improvements were all-new plumbing and electrical wiring as well as a new roof, central air conditioning and completely updated kitchen with island, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. It has also been wired for data use, allowing for full integration into the 21st century.
Despite the many functional and aesthetic features that came with the makeover, this traditional, single-family home still has many of the signature attributes of its past. For example, the floor-to-ceiling grand pocket doors are still operational, the original hardwood floors are still in place, and the cathedral ceilings lend a sense of spaciousness that was common in homes of its period.
“The rooms are a good size for a home of that age,” Sweat noted, adding that it would be well-suited for a large family. “The craftsmanship is high quality.”
The property is currently listed for $790,000.
Contributing to the home’s appeal is its location. It sits only a block from the southern terminus of the Gay Street Bridge and is only two blocks from the waterfront proper. As such, points of interest such as Suttree Landing Park and Fort Dickerson Park are within walking distance as are the many eateries, breweries and shops of Sevier Avenue. The Kern’s Bakery site is also within easy striking distance.
And if the next owners are ever in the mood for a unique photo/selfie opp, the JFG sign overlooking the Tennessee River is just around the corner.
“It’s a very cool place to live,” Sweat said. “You can ride your bike to Ijams Nature Center or walk downtown for dinner.”
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: South Knoxville home near Sevier Avenue is remodeled and for sale
