The Halls community on Knoxville’s north side takes its name from Thomas Hall, a Revolutionary War veteran who built a blacksmith shop and inn in the 1780s near where Emory Road — laid out in 1787 — meets what’s now Maynardville Highway. That crossroads became the anchor of the community, and the name has stuck for well over two centuries. Beaver Creek still runs through the heart of Halls today, now part of Knox County’s new 44-mile Water Trail, keeping the area’s connection to the land as strong as ever. In that same community, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home at 8742 Majors Rd sits on a full wooded acre and is listed at $189,000.
Privacy and Natural Beauty on a Full Acre
The listing is direct about what sets this property apart: privacy and natural beauty define the setting throughout. Built in 1982, the home offers 2,000 square feet across a layout the listing calls cozy yet functional, with unique design touches throughout that give it some real character rather than a cookie-cutter feel. The property sits on a full acre of wooded, rolling-slope land in the Chester Oxendine Proeprty subdivision, delivering a buffer and sense of seclusion that’s genuinely hard to find this close to Knoxville.
A Warm and Inviting Atmosphere
A wood-burning fireplace anchors the living space and provides supplemental heat, contributing to the warm and inviting atmosphere the listing highlights. There is no central cooling system in the home, and no appliances are included in the sale — both important factors for buyers to budget around. The basement is unfinished, functioning more as a crawl space than usable living area, leaving room for a buyer to add value over time.
The Practical Details
Water comes from the public supply, and the property runs on a septic tank. There is no central cooling system installed, and heating runs through the wood-burning fireplace alone. No appliances are included with the sale.
The Numbers
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Price | $189,000 |
| Location | 8742 Majors Rd, Knoxville, TN 37938 |
| Home Size | 2,000 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 2 (1 full, 1 half) |
| Lot Size | 1 acre, wooded, rolling slope |
| Year Built | 1982 |
| Subdivision | Chester Oxendine Proeprty |
| Water / Sewer | Public water / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Wood-burning fireplace / none |
| Appliances | Not included |
Why Halls
Halls sits on Knoxville’s north side, anchored by the historic crossroads that gave the community its name back in the 1780s. Beaver Creek runs through the center of the area, now part of Knox County’s new 44-mile Water Trail, and Halls Community Park and Greenway offers walking trails and open green space nearby. Beaver Ridge Golf Course is a short drive for anyone who plays, and Norris Lake is close enough for regular weekend boating and fishing. For a buyer looking for a wooded acre with real privacy, a home with character, and a community with genuine roots just outside Knoxville, Halls delivers all three.
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