$269,900
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,189 Sq Ft
1700 Francis Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909
Traci Richmond The REAL ESTATE Office
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amherst a good place to live?
Amherst is a good place to live. Amherst is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Amherst has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 35. The average household income is $78,603 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 37.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Amherst are renters, with 59.3% of residents renting and 40.7% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Amherst can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Amherst neighborhood guide.
Is Amherst, TN a safe neighborhood?
Amherst, TN is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Amherst?
The median home price in Amherst is $415,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $83,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.37%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,070 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $89K a year to afford the median home price in Amherst. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Amherst is $79K.
What are the best public schools in Amherst?
The best public schools that serve Amherst are:
- Bearden Elementary School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Bearden High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- West High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
What are the best private schools in Amherst?
The best private schools that serve Amherst are:
- Sacred Heart Cathedral School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- River's Edge Christian Academy has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School has a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
What are the most popular zip codes in Amherst, Knoxville, TN?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Amherst, Knoxville, TN?
The most popular neighborhoods near Amherst, Knoxville, TN are West Hills, West Knoxville, Lonas Drive, Marble City and Bearden.
