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406 W Church Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
$2,689,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
6,480
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
2,309
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,689,000
List Date:
10/24/2025
Last Modified:
3/03/2026
Overview
Description
Welcome to The Ely Building, a masterfully restored architectural treasure where historic character meets modern sophistication. This iconic property has been reimagined into a stunning, light-filled masterpiece offering endless possibilities for luxurious living, upscale commercial use, or a dynamic blend of both. At the heart of the design is a dramatic steel staircase with open risers, encased by a slatted white oak screen that channels natural light from the roof to the lower level—an artful fusion of form and function that connects each floor with grace and purpose. Inside, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to balance warmth and refinement. Wide plank white oak floors, sleek lacquered cabinetry accented with natural wood, and statuary marble backsplashes create a timeless aesthetic enhanced by custom lighting and bespoke finishes. A newly designed rooftop terrace crowns the space, offering an extraordinary retreat with sweeping city views—perfect for entertaining or quiet moments above the bustle. The Ely Building's flexible layout opens the door to countless opportunities, from a sophisticated single-family residence to an elegant office, boutique retail space, or short-term rental. The lower level, with three separate entrances, invites creative use as private offices, a guest suite, or two potential studio apartments for added income or extended living space. With its impeccable design, rich history, and exceptional versatility, The Ely Building is more than a property—it's a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural artistry, blending the soul of the past with the luxury of the present.
Listing Details MLS# 308828
General Property Information
- Stories Total
- 2
- Lot Size Acres
- 0.053
- Lot Size Source
- Public Records
- Living Area
- 6480
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 4300
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 2180
- Bedrooms Total
- 4
- Bathrooms Total
- 3
- Bathrooms Full
- 2
- Bathrooms Half
- Yes
- Garage YN
- No
- Fireplace YN
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1900
- Bonus Room YN
- No
- List Price/SqFt
- 414.97
- Garage Spaces
- 0
Property Features
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Self Cleaning Oven
Architectural Style:
Historical
Basement:
Finished; Walk-Out Access
Construction Materials:
Brick
Cooling:
Central Air
Documents:
Lead Based Paint Disclosure; TN Confirmation of Agency; TN Prop Residential Condition Disc or Ex
Fireplace Features:
Masonry; Wood Burning Stove; Other
Flooring:
Hardwood
Heating:
Central
Interior Features:
Breakfast Bar; Formal Dining; Kitchen Island; Kitchen/Dining Combo; Soaking Tub; Solid Surface Counters; Walk-In Closet(s); Walk-In Shower(s)
Laundry Features:
Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Washer Hookup
Levels:
Three Or More
Listing Terms:
Cash; Conventional
Lot Features:
City Lot
Parking Features:
On Street
Patio And Porch Features:
Patio; Other
Possession:
Close Of Escrow
Road Frontage Type:
City Street
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Security Features:
Security System
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Utilities:
Internet Available
Water Source:
Public
Window Features:
Insulated Windows
Showing Requirements:
Appointment Only; See Remarks
Location Tax and Legal
- Street Number
- 406
- Street Direction Prefix
- W
- Street Name
- Church
- Street Suffix
- Avenue
- County
- Knox
- State
- TN
- Zip Code
- 37902
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Area Major
- Knoxville
- Subdivision Name
- None
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 2930000
- Listing Contract Date
- 2025-10-23
- Auction YN
- No
- Owner Name
- Kristy Wu
- Listing Agreement
- Exclusive Right To Sell
- Occupancy
- Either
- Association YN
- No
Remarks and Miscellaneous
- Public Remarks
- Welcome to The Ely Building, a masterfully restored architectural treasure where historic character meets modern sophistication. This iconic property has been reimagined into a stunning, light-filled masterpiece offering endless possibilities for luxurious living, upscale commercial use, or a dynamic blend of both. At the heart of the design is a dramatic steel staircase with open risers, encased by a slatted white oak screen that channels natural light from the roof to the lower level—an artful fusion of form and function that connects each floor with grace and purpose. Inside, every detail has been thoughtfully curated to balance warmth and refinement. Wide plank white oak floors, sleek lacquered cabinetry accented with natural wood, and statuary marble backsplashes create a timeless aesthetic enhanced by custom lighting and bespoke finishes. A newly designed rooftop terrace crowns the space, offering an extraordinary retreat with sweeping city views—perfect for entertaining or quiet moments above the bustle. The Ely Building's flexible layout opens the door to countless opportunities, from a sophisticated single-family residence to an elegant office, boutique retail space, or short-term rental. The lower level, with three separate entrances, invites creative use as private offices, a guest suite, or two potential studio apartments for added income or extended living space. With its impeccable design, rich history, and exceptional versatility, The Ely Building is more than a property—it's a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural artistry, blending the soul of the past with the luxury of the present.
- Directions
- Henley St downtown to Church Ave. Property located between Walnut and Market St
Status Change Information
- Major Change Timestamp
- 2026-03-03T14:54:30Z
- Major Change Type
- Price Reduced
- Price Change Timestamp
- 2026-03-03T14:54:30Z
- Status Change Timestamp
- 2025-10-23
More Information
Fireplace Features
- Fireplaces Total
- 2
- Masonry
- Yes
- Wood Burning Stove
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Location, Tax, and Legal
- New Construction YN
- No
- Restrictive Covenants YN
- No
- Zoning
- DK-G
- Zoning Entity
- Knoxville
- Parcel Number
- 094LG03001
- Tax Lot
- .
- Tax Annual Amount
- 28058.3
- Tax Year
- 2024
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Electric Range
- Yes
- Electric Water Heater
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Self Cleaning Oven
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Historical
- Yes
Basement
- Finished
- Yes
- Walk-Out Access
- Yes
Construction Materials
- Brick
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Documents
- Lead Based Paint Disclosure
- Yes
- TN Confirmation of Agency
- Yes
- TN Prop Residential Condition Disc or Ex
- Yes
Flooring
- Hardwood
- Yes
Heating
- Central
- Yes
Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Yes
- Formal Dining
- Yes
- Kitchen Island
- Yes
- Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Yes
- Soaking Tub
- Yes
- Solid Surface Counters
- Yes
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Yes
- Walk-In Shower(s)
- Yes
Laundry Features
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- Yes
- Laundry Room
- Yes
- Washer Hookup
- Yes
Levels
- Three Or More
- Yes
Listing Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Lot Features
- City Lot
- Yes
Parking Features
- On Street
- Yes
Patio And Porch Features
- Patio
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Road Frontage Type
- City Street
- Yes
Road Surface Type
- Paved
- Yes
Security Features
- Security System
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Utilities
- Internet Available
- Yes
Water Source
- Public
- Yes
Window Features
- Insulated Windows
- Yes
Showing Requirements
- Appointment Only
- Yes
- See Remarks
- Yes
Documents
Listing Office:
Keller Williams Smoky Mountain
Last Updated: March - 03 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
TN Confirmation of Agency ›