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Standard Knitting Mill 1400 Washington Ave 400,000 SF 100% Leased Industrial Building Knoxville, TN 37917 $8,500,000 ($21.25/SF)



Investment Highlights
- Opportunity Zone location with substantial potential tax benefits for qualifying investors.
- Minutes from Downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee, providing strong market visibility.
- Approximately 9.54 acres and ±400,000 square feet of existing building structure suitable for adaptive reuse.
- Industrial Mixed-Use zoning supports retail, entertainment, residential, and other commercial applications.
Executive Summary
This property offers a premier redevelopment opportunity within minutes of Downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee campus. The former Standard Knitting Mill spans approximately 9.54 acres with an existing structure of roughly 400,000 square feet, creating a substantial footprint for adaptive reuse or repositioning. Located within an Opportunity Zone, the site provides valuable tax incentives for qualified investors, enhancing long-term returns and redevelopment potential.
The property benefits from strategic frontage and accessibility, positioned near major transportation arteries, including Interstate 40 and prominent urban connectors. Knoxville’s dynamic economic environment and robust population base provide strong demand drivers for mixed-use, commercial, and residential developments. Industrial Mixed-Use (I-MU) zoning allows for a wide range of future uses, including entertainment, retail, and multifamily, offering exceptional design flexibility for end users or developers.
Given its scale and location, this asset represents a rare chance to transform a historic industrial facility into a thriving hub within one of Tennessee’s most active growth markets.
The property benefits from strategic frontage and accessibility, positioned near major transportation arteries, including Interstate 40 and prominent urban connectors. Knoxville’s dynamic economic environment and robust population base provide strong demand drivers for mixed-use, commercial, and residential developments. Industrial Mixed-Use (I-MU) zoning allows for a wide range of future uses, including entertainment, retail, and multifamily, offering exceptional design flexibility for end users or developers.
Given its scale and location, this asset represents a rare chance to transform a historic industrial facility into a thriving hub within one of Tennessee’s most active growth markets.
Property Facts
| Price | $8,500,000 | Rentable Building Area | 400,000 SF |
| Price Per SF | $21.25 | No. Stories | 4 |
| Sale Type | Investment or Owner User | Year Built | 1958 |
| Sale Condition | Redevelopment Project | Parking Ratio | 0.06/1,000 SF |
| Property Type | Industrial | Clear Ceiling Height | 18’ |
| Property Subtype | Warehouse | No. Dock-High Doors/Loading | 14 |
| Building Class | C | Opportunity Zone |
Yes
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| Lot Size | 8.90 AC | ||
| Zoning | I-3 - Industrial | ||
| Price | $8,500,000 |
| Price Per SF | $21.25 |
| Sale Type | Investment or Owner User |
| Sale Condition | Redevelopment Project |
| Property Type | Industrial |
| Property Subtype | Warehouse |
| Building Class | C |
| Lot Size | 8.90 AC |
| Rentable Building Area | 400,000 SF |
| No. Stories | 4 |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Parking Ratio | 0.06/1,000 SF |
| Clear Ceiling Height | 18’ |
| No. Dock-High Doors/Loading | 14 |
| Opportunity Zone |
Yes |
| Zoning | I-3 - Industrial |
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Fairly walkable
40/100
Exceptionally drivable
90/100
Limited public transit
30/100
Fairly bikeable
40/100
Property Taxes
| Parcel Number | 082PD-001 | Improvements Assessment | $0 |
| Land Assessment | $0 | Total Assessment | $1,518,080 |
Property Taxes
Parcel Number
082PD-001
Land Assessment
$0
Improvements Assessment
$0
Total Assessment
$1,518,080
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