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Alice Bell

Alice Bell

Suburban Neighborhood in Knoxville, Tennessee

Knox County 37914, 37917, 37924

$284,075 Average Value
$207 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

Quiet Knoxville suburb near a growing retail center

Alice Bell is a sprawling northwest Knoxville neighborhood with many conveniences, including green spaces, churches, schools, and shopping. Major Interstates border the neighborhood on three sides, connecting to an even bigger shopping and dining scene in downtown Knoxville. A new Amazon delivery station, just across Interstate 640, opened in 2024, bringing with it the potential for hundreds of jobs. With that comes more residents, housing and retail options, says Adam Swann, Realtor with Move Home Knoxville. "It's really bringing a lot of people there," Swann says. "It's almost becoming a booming area like West Knoxville, but you're not paying the West Knoxville Prices."

Alice Bell offers many beautiful scenic views in Knoxville.
Alice Bell offers many beautiful scenic views in Knoxville.
The newly completed Amazon Fulfillment Center was big news for the Alice Bell neighborhood.
The newly completed Amazon Fulfillment Center was big news for the Alice Bell neighborhood.
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Booming commercial center along I-640

Alice Bell has a booming commercial center on the northeast corner of the neighborhood where Interstates 640 and 40 converge. This area is a hub for big-box shopping with a Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot and Target. There are various fast food chains and casual sit-down chains such as Applebee's, Cracker Barrel and Texas Roadhouse. Bulk items are available at Sam's Club, while Aldi offers a quick grocery trip. Taco Madres puts a Mexican spin on a sports bar that serves both Mexican and American pub staples in a relaxed atmosphere. The new Amazon facility is located here at the site of the former East Towne Mall. And housing development on the east side is keeping pace with commercial development, with new apartment and condo complexes convenient to the shopping areas.

Alice Bell  has a booming commercial center in the northeast corner of the neighborhood.
Alice Bell has a booming commercial center in the northeast corner of the neighborhood.
Alice Bell residents are thankful to have an Aldi nearby to shop their low prices.
Alice Bell residents are thankful to have an Aldi nearby to shop their low prices.
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Diverse housing styles in Alice Bell

West of the bustling commercial area, Alice Bell maintains a quiet residential atmosphere with meandering, hilly streets and pockets of oak and elm trees. This area has a diverse mix of single-family homes, apartments, duplexes and condos. New Traditional homes with two-car garages are clustered together in newer subdivisions. Brick ranch-style homes, Cape Cods and cottages are typical in the area — and often on lots larger than a quarter-acre. Despite its conveniences, this neighborhood has a median single-family home price of much lower than the city's average. "It's one of those areas where prices have not caught up to the rest of the Knoxville market," Swann says. "In this area, you're still able to buy houses for anywhere between $200,0000 and $350,000."

Alice Bell is a peaceful and family-friendly neighborhood in Knoxville.
Alice Bell is a peaceful and family-friendly neighborhood in Knoxville.
Alice Bell is known for its convenient location and welcoming atmosphere.
Alice Bell is known for its convenient location and welcoming atmosphere.
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Camaraderie and play at Alice Bell Park

Green space is a highlight for this neighborhood, home to the centrally-located Alice Bell Park. Sitting on 12 acres, this park hosts youth baseball and softball games through the Knoxville Falcons, a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening up sports opportunities for kids. The park's Richard Leake Community Center, open Monday through Friday, offers an indoor gym and basketball courts and programming for all ages, such as senior pickleball and summer camps for kids. Golf is another popular activity here. Just west, the Whittle Springs Golf Course is a public 18-hole course with tee times starting at $20.

Alice Bell has a strong sense of community.
Alice Bell has a strong sense of community.
Alice Bell Park sits on 12 acres and features 6 baseball fields residents appreciate.
Alice Bell Park sits on 12 acres and features 6 baseball fields residents appreciate.
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Students attend Knox County Schools

The neighborhood is part of Knox County Schools, earning an overall B-plus from Niche. Younger kids have a quick trip to school, with the C-plus-rated Spring Hill Elementary located right inside the neighborhood. Whittle Springs Middle, about 2 miles west, earns a B-minus. Teens may either attend Fulton High, which earns a B-minus, or Austin-East Magnet High, which earns a C-plus. Austin-East is a performing arts magnet high school offering dance, audio production and theater programs among other arts opportunities. Richard Yoakley is a public alternative school in the neighborhood that is unrated by Niche. It follows a trauma-informed curriculum that provides additional academic, social/emotional and behavioral support.

Richard Yoakley School, Formerly known as Alice Bell, on Washington Pike.
Richard Yoakley School, Formerly known as Alice Bell, on Washington Pike.
Children in Alice Bell may attend Spring Hill Elementary School.
Children in Alice Bell may attend Spring Hill Elementary School.
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Boos and brews at the Knoxville Zoo

Zoo Knoxville is just south of the neighborhood and offers various kid-friendly activities such as riding the train, cooling down at the splash pad and riding with a parent on the zipline. The zoo also hosts several special events throughout the year. In October, there's Brew at the Zoo — general admission includes a tasting glass and unlimited samples from 35 craft breweries — and Boo! At the Zoo, the Halloween event that's not too scary for preschool and elementary-aged kids. It features trick-or-treating along the Boo! Trail.

The Soaring Eagle zip line at Zoo Knoxville is fun for the whole family.
The Soaring Eagle zip line at Zoo Knoxville is fun for the whole family.
Boo! at the Zoo features several nights of not-too-scary Halloween fun.
Boo! at the Zoo features several nights of not-too-scary Halloween fun.
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Seven-mile drive to Downtown Knoxville

With a sprawling layout and not many sidewalks, driving is preferable in Alice Bell. Surrounded by Interstate 40 and its shorter spur route, I-640, the neighborhood is well-connected to the rest of Knoxville. Interstate 40 leads directly to downtown Knoxville, located about 7 miles southwest. The number 23 bus, via Knoxville Area Transit, also departs for downtown Knoxville every hour.

Downtown Knoxville is just a short drive away from Alice Bell.
Downtown Knoxville is just a short drive away from Alice Bell.
Alice Bell residents have public transportation options to get around town.
Alice Bell residents have public transportation options to get around town.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

McGhee Tyson

38 min drive

Bus

Kinzel Way Sb Just Past Millertown Pike

Bus

Washington Pk Wb & Cross Valley Rd

Bus

Washington Wb & Richard Yoakley Sch

Bus

Washington Pike Eb & Hale Rd

Bus

Millertown Pike Wb & Delmar Rd

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Valley View Dr Eb & Laurel View Rd

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Millertown Pike Eb Before S Mall Rd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Alice Bell US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$287,750
Median Single Family Price
$294,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$279,800
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
86
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$299,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,894
Median Year Built
1959
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,449
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,947
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,319
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,859

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
6,118
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$43,873
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,813

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
26%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

28 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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