Brick Duplex with Separate
For Sale
$199,900
117 Atlantic Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Multi-Family, Knoxville, TN
Property Size1,632 SF
Price / SF$122.49
Days on Market117
Property Features for 117 Atlantic Ave
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Parking features
On Street
Subdivision
Linwood 2Nd Add
Directions
I-275 N to the Heiskell Ave exit to N. Central St Atlantic Ave
Standard status
Active
APN
081GA026
Size
1,632 SF
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
2301
Utilities
Heating system
Central, Space Heater, Natural Gas
Cooling system
Window Unit(s), Central Air
Building Details
Year built
1940
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Vinyl
Building materials
Brick
Roof type
Asphalt
Listing Agency:
United Real Estate Solutions
(865) 444-2400
Listed By:
Giang Nguyen
(865) 621-2040
Added: May 13
Changed: Sep 5
Last Checked: Sep 6 at 7:06AM
MLS# 1340586
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,632-square-foot duplex, built in 1940, contains two separate residential units. The larger unit offers two bedrooms and one bathroom and is currently leased through Section 8, while the second unit includes one bedroom and one bathroom and is vacant. The existing layout supports either continued rental operations or an owner-occupancy arrangement with a separate unit for rental use.
Exterior construction is brick, with vinyl flooring inside. Heating includes central heat, a space heater, and natural gas service; cooling is provided by central air and window units. Parking is available on the street. The property is located at 117 Atlantic Ave in Knoxville, Tennessee 37917.
Exterior construction is brick, with vinyl flooring inside. Heating includes central heat, a space heater, and natural gas service; cooling is provided by central air and window units. Parking is available on the street. The property is located at 117 Atlantic Ave in Knoxville, Tennessee 37917.
Key Highlights
- Two separate residential units within a 1,632‑square‑foot duplex
- One 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath unit and one 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath unit
- Larger unit currently leased through Section 8
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$15,916
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.96%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$318,320
$318.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$227,371
$227.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$176,844
$176.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,632 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$24.5K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.7K −$1.07/SF
EGI
$22.7K $13.93/SF
− OpEx
−$6.8K −$4.18/SF
NOI
$15.9K $9.75/SF
Area
Knoxville, TN
Vacancy
7.12%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$318,320
Cap Rate 7%
$227,371
Cap Rate 9%
$176,844
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$227.4K
$199.0K – $265.3K
NOI $15,916 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.96%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$209.2K
$183.1K – $244.1K
NOI $14,646 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.33%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$404.2K
$353.7K – $471.6K
NOI $28,295 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.15%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
589
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 37917, TN
25,013
Population
14,216
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
9.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,633
Density / Sq Mi
$51,232
Median Household Income
$37,853
Median Earnings
$1,063
Median Rent
$189,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two residential units provide flexibility for owner-occupancy or continued rental use.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 117 Atlantic Ave Knoxville, TN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $199,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two separate residential units within a 1,632‑square‑foot duplex; One 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath unit and one 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath unit; Larger unit currently leased through Section 8
