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8-12 Emory Pl, Knoxville, TN

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Three contiguous historic buildings in booming Knoxville district.

Type:OFFICE

Property size:

12,000 SF

Lot size:

0.16 Acres

Price / SF:

$166/SF

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Rare opportunity to own three contiguous historic buildings.
Located in the Emory Place Historic District, a rapidly evolving commercial corridor.
Ideal for creative office, retail, gallery, or studio use.
Classic brick facades, tall ceilings, and abundant natural light.
Suitable for tenant, owner‑occupant, investor, or multi‑use redevelopment.
Located in a walkable area on the edge of Downtown Knoxville.

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Taylor Thompson

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For Sale

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Three contiguous historic buildings in booming Knoxville district.

Type:OFFICE

Property size:

12,000 SF

Lot size:

0.16 Acres

Price / SF:

$166/SF

Added:: Nov 25, 2025
Days on Market:: 201
Last Refresh:: May 19 at 9:26 pm

Property Features for 8-12 Emory Pl

General Information

Standard status: Active
Size: 12,000 SF
Lot size: 0.16 Acres
Property subtype: OFFICE

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Listing Contact

Taylor Thompson

Listing agent Taylor Thompson License #369177

Listing office SVN I Wood Properties

Listing date Nov 25, 2025

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HighLights

Rare opportunity to own three contiguous historic buildings.
Located in the Emory Place Historic District, a rapidly evolving commercial corridor.
Ideal for creative office, retail, gallery, or studio use.
Classic brick facades, tall ceilings, and abundant natural light.
Suitable for tenant, owner‑occupant, investor, or multi‑use redevelopment.
Located in a walkable area on the edge of Downtown Knoxville.

Overview

Located in the Emory Place Historic District, this property features three contiguous historic buildings. The district has become a creative, design-driven hub on the edge of Downtown Knoxville. The area is experiencing redevelopment and revitalization, becoming a destination for businesses seeking character, walkability, and community. The properties offer classic brick facades, tall ceilings, and abundant natural light. The total property size is 12000 square feet. These buildings are suitable for creative office, retail, gallery, or studio use. This property provides the chance to own in one of Knoxville’s most rapidly evolving historic commercial corridors. It is ideal for a tenant, owner-occupant, investor, or a multi-use redevelopment vision.

Local Financial Insights For Retail

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NOI Build-Up

Component	$	$/SF
Gross rent	$259.2k	$21.60
− Vacancy	−$13.0k	−$1.08
EGI	$246.2k	$20.52
− OpEx	−$73.9k	−$6.16
NOI	$172.4k	$14.36

12,000 SF · lease $21.60/SF/yr · vacancy 5.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use

Retail

$2.46M

$2.15M – $2.87M (±1% cap)

NOI $172,368 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.62%

Second Best

Office B

$2.27M

$1.98M – $2.65M (±1% cap)

NOI $158,760 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.94%

Theoretical Best

Office A

$2.97M

$2.60M – $3.47M (±1% cap)

NOI $208,051 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.40%

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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Office buildings

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City: Knoxville
County: Knox
State: Tennessee
Longitude: -83.9224
Latitude: 35.9743

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What type of property is this?

Office building - Three contiguous historic buildings in booming Knoxville district.

Where is this office building located?

The property is located at 8-12 Emory Pl Knoxville, TN.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $2,000,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Rare opportunity to own three contiguous historic buildings.; Located in the Emory Place Historic District, a rapidly evolving commercial corridor.; Ideal for creative office, retail, gallery, or studio use.

8-12 Emory Pl, Knoxville, TN

Three contiguous historic buildings in booming Knoxville district.

Property Features for 8-12 Emory Pl

General Information

We can help!

HighLights

Overview

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

Alternative Uses

Current Use by Public Records

Suggested Use

Location Insight

Nearby Similar for Sale

Turnkey Short-Term Rental Duplex

Transmission Repair Auto Shop

Five-Unit Multifamily Investment Opportunity

Two-Story Commercial Redevelopment Building

Fully Leased 4-Plex Income Property

Fully Leased Four-Plex Investment

Charming Historic Fourth & Gill 4-Plex

Duplex with Separate Driveways

Two Multifamily Buildings on One Lot

Three-Unit Residential Income Property

Hardee's NNN Lease Investment

Knoxville Multifamily Investment Opportunity

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