Knox County’s Register of Deeds reported a busy October, processing 6,399 new documents related to real property. The volume reflects strong activity in both financing and sales, underscoring the county’s growing real‑estate market.
Financing highlights
The office recorded 1,293 new trust deeds financing land, with a cumulative value of $582.91 million. Fifty‑one loans exceeded $1 million, led by Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank’s $39.17 million mortgage. Walker & Dunlop followed with a $31.05 million loan, while TN Bank and United Community Bank each funded $5.5 million loans. CBBC Bank and ServisFirst Bank contributed loans of $5.2 million and $5.1 million respectively. Pinnacle Bank financed six loans totaling $16.32 million, and Home Federal Bank of Tennessee funded three loans worth $6.33 million. Several lenders had two mortgages on the list, including Citizens Bank ($2.81 million), Enrichment Federal Credit Union ($2.48 million), Fifth Third Bank NA ($5.96 million), FirstBank ($6.60 million), ORNL Federal Credit Union ($5.46 million), and Rocket Mortgage ($5.36 million).
Sales activity
On the sales side, 943 new warranty deeds were recorded, representing $483.63 million in value. Sixty property transfers exceeded $1 million, with eighteen of those classified as commercial properties.
The largest purchase was made by Covenant Health, which paid $38.5 million for three parcels totaling roughly 20 acres along Heiskell Road in Powell. Orange Development, LLC acted as the closing agent.
Tooles Bend Holdings, LLC acquired a 430‑acre tract at 2614 Tooles Bend Road for $21.5 million. The parcel spans both sides of the Pellissippi Parkway, includes two islands, and borders the Tennessee River. Stairway Knoxville, LLC served as the closing agent.
Other notable transactions included:
- LKM Properties, LP sold two properties to Boghani Properties, LLC for $7 million.
- Fox Cove Marina, LLC purchased the Fox Road Marina in West Knoxville for $6.315 million.
- Jackson T Properties, LLC sold the iconic home at 1413 Highland Avenue to Bluetick Holdings, LLC for $3.815 million.
- Southern Rebar & Supplies, Inc. transferred its Coster Road site to Heathshore Properties LLC for $3.4 million.
- 1411 Boruff, LLC bought the commercial building at 1411 Boruff Street for $1.58 million.
- CRD Keystone, LLC acquired 10 acres on Gleason Drive for $2.25 million.
- Magnolia Plaza Strawberry Plains, LLC purchased a parcel between Bojangles and Volunteer Express for an undisclosed amount; Treetop Enterprises, LLC collected $1.1 million for that sale.
Fraud alert program
The Register’s Office reminds residents that its Free Fraud Alert Program remains available to all Knox County property owners. Signing up helps detect potential deed fraud early, protecting homeowners’ investments.
Register of Deeds Sherry Witt encourages residents to take advantage of the program and wishes everyone a safe, family‑focused holiday season.
Original reporting: Knox TN Today — read the source article.
