#1296629, Listing office: The Real Estate Firm, Inc.
3738 Speedway Cir Knoxville, TN 37914
Property details
About 3738 Speedway Cir
The Joseph Knaffl House, located on Speedway Circle in East Knoxville, is now available to new owners. Moved from Gay street in 1927 to make room for the Andrew Johnson Hotel, this two-story, four bedroom, and 2.5 bath home received the Mayor of Knoxville Award from Knox Heritage for the full top-to-bottom, front-to-back restoration after previous owners completed gutted the home of original woodwork, windows and mantles. The marble facade has been meticulously restored, as well as the lime-washed brick exterior walls. The entire home fills with light from the generous glazing and warmth of restored original flooring. On the first floor are soaring ceilings, salvaged oak floors, and a new kitchen. Off a hallway between the living and dining areas is a new powder room under the stairs leading to the primary suite. The primary bathroom features marble tiled shower floor and quartz curb and shelf. Upstairs includes three bedrooms connected by a hallway which includes a laundry center and bathroom with a double vanity and tub shower. The level lot includes off street parking with alley access. Speedway Circle was developed by famed Cal Johnson as an early 1900s horse track before redevelopment into residential lots. It is located moments from I-40, the Knoxville Zoo, the Muse, the Botanical Gardens, and the new Smokies Stadium. Rarely does a home of this prominence become available- it is truly a once-in-a-generation opportunity! A vacant, separately-deeded lot adjacent is also available in a separate listing. Prior to scheduling showing, please read agent instructions and disclosures. Owner/Agent.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Carpet, Hardwood
- Fireplace: Brick, Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Off-Street Parking
- Architectural Style: Historic
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $419,900
- Price/SqFt: $187
- Annual Tax Amount: $38
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Private
- Directions: From downtown Knoxville, take Magnolia, right on Prosser, Left on Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Right on Speedway Circle. Home is on your left.
- Year Built: 1899
- Living Area: 2,239 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.21 Acres
- MLS Number: 1295520
- MLS Name: East Tennessee REALTORS® MLS
- Office Name: Hemlock Realty LLC
- Office Phone: (865) 236-0064
- Office Email: laurence.eaton@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Mar 22, 2013 | Home Sold | $16,100 |
Sep 24, 2008 | Home Sold | $58,000 |
Oct 31, 2003 | Home Sold | $45,900 |
Jun 27, 2001 | Home Sold | $98,730 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $1,775 | $38 |
2022 | $1,775 | $66 |
2020 | $1,000 | $45 |
2019 | $450 | $21 |
2017 | $1,000 | $45 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy
Public Magnet PK-5
1.2 mi
•3001 Brooks Ave
3
Spring Hill Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.4 mi
•4711 Mildred Dr
3
Chilhowee Intermediate School
Public District 3-5
1.4 mi
•5005 Asheville Hwy
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $32,800. Typical income of Knoxville, TN residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 3738 Speedway Cir
The listing price of 3738 Speedway Cir property is $419,900.
The property 3738 Speedway Cir is a house located in Knoxville, Tennessee, 37914.
Active Listing: 3738 Speedway Cir is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 3738 Speedway Cir are: Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Spring Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Chilhowee Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Holston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Vine Magnet Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Whittle Springs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Austin-East Magnet High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Fulton High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $38 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 22, 2013 for $16,100 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 3738 Speedway Cir has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 3738 Speedway Cir is 2,239 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3738 Speedway Cir is 1899.
This home is located at 3738 Speedway Cir in Knoxville, TN and zip code 37914 in the Burlington Speedway neighborhood. This 2,239 square foot home, which was built in 1899, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $419,900.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Knoxville, TN there were more than 161 sold above asking price, over 309 sold below and more than 152 were sold right at the asked price. In May 2025 in Knoxville, TN there were 0.6% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025 median list price was $386,038 and the average listing age was 32 days.