Neighborhoods/Farragut
Farragut, TN Real Estate — A Local Realtor's Guide
Farragut is the gold standard for families relocating to West Knoxville. With Tennessee's top-rated public schools, walkable Town center development, and a deep bench of established subdivisions, it consistently outperforms surrounding ZIPs for both resale value and quality of life.
Schools
Knox County — Farragut HS, Farragut MS, multiple top elementaries
Commute
20–25 min to downtown Knoxville via Pellissippi/I-40
Lot sizes
1/4 acre to 1+ acre depending on subdivision
HOA
Common in newer subdivisions; older sections often HOA-free
Price range
$400K starter homes to $2M+ custom estates
Market Pulse
Farragut right now
Snapshot: June 2026
Active Inventory
115
homes for sale
Price Range
$360K – $4.30M
current list prices
Median List
$780K
midpoint of asking
$ / Sq Ft
$263
median, list basis
Source: East Tennessee Realtors MLS · active residential listings. These numbers move weekly — call for today's read: 865.771.2652.
Closed YTD · Jan 1 – today
# Sold
220
closed sales
Median Sale
$724K
what buyers paid
$ / Sq Ft
$247
median, sold basis
Days on Market
21
median, list → contract
Sale / List
98.7%
of ask
Source: East Tennessee Realtors MLS · closed residential sales Jan 2 – Jun 12, 2026.
The Vibe
Quietly affluent and family-oriented. Manicured neighborhoods, ball fields full on weekends, a town government that protects what works. Less "new money" flash than parts of West Knoxville — more long-tenured residents who chose Farragut for the schools and stayed for everything else.
Best Subdivisions & Pockets
Where to look in Farragut
Fox Den
Established gated community on the country club — long-tenured residents, mature trees
Andover
Premier West Farragut subdivision with custom builds
Belleaire
Family-friendly with neighborhood pool and tennis
Village Green
Convenient to town, mix of price points
Sweetbriar
Quiet established streets close to Farragut HS
Lifestyle
Founders Park anchors weekend life — concerts in summer, playgrounds, walking trails. Mayor Bob Leonard Park for ball fields and pickleball. Turkey Creek shopping is 5 minutes away. Restaurants worth the drive: Cha Cha (rooftop tapas), Aubrey's, and the local-favorite breakfast spots along Kingston Pike.
Investment Angle
Farragut is a buy-and-hold market more than a flip market. Inventory turns less frequently than the city average because residents tend to stay 10+ years. For investors: long-term rentals to executive families relocating for Oak Ridge / Pellissippi corporate jobs are reliable. STR rules are restrictive — this is a primary-residence town, not an Airbnb play.
Frequently Asked
Farragut questions
Is Farragut a good place to invest in real estate?
For long-term appreciation and rental stability — yes, consistently. For short-term rentals — Farragut's ordinances make STRs difficult; investors should look at Downtown Knoxville or Sevier County instead.
What are the best schools in Farragut?
Farragut High School is one of Tennessee's highest-ranked public schools. Feeder schools include Farragut Middle, Farragut Primary, and Farragut Intermediate — all top-rated.
How long is the commute from Farragut to downtown Knoxville?
Typically 20–25 minutes via I-40 or Pellissippi Parkway, longer at peak hours. Many residents work in Oak Ridge or along the Pellissippi corridor — those commutes are 10–20 minutes.
Is Farragut its own town?
Yes — Farragut is an incorporated town within Knox County with its own municipal government, separate from the City of Knoxville.
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