Mascot
Knox County · Holston River · Strawberry Plains
River-bottom Knox County land at the Jefferson County line.
About Mascot
Mascot is an old zinc-mining community in east Knox County, set along the Holston River between Corryton and Strawberry Plains, where river bottomland meets rolling ridge farms.
Its position gives buyers Knox County services with quick access to I-40, Douglas Lake, and the Jefferson County line.
What you'll find on the market
The notes below describe general geography and property types, not any specific listing.
In-town homes
Farmhouses and homes on river-adjacent acreage.
Acreage & land
Bottomland pasture and wooded ridge tracts.
Views, water & retreats
River-frontage parcels and recreational land.
Newer builds & commercial
Newer builds and commercial-adjacent land near I-40.
Holston River bottomland under east Knox ridges.
Lifestyle
River access, quiet county roads, and a twenty-minute drive to downtown Knoxville or the Strawberry Plains interstate corridor.
Getting around
- • TN-168 and Strawberry Plains Pike
- • I-40 — about 10 minutes
- • Downtown Knoxville — about 20 minutes
- • Douglas Lake — about 30 minutes
A look around the area
Illustrative scenes of the landscape that shapes the Mascot market.
Market context
River frontage, farm tracts, and homes on acreage, with interstate-adjacent parcels drawing commercial interest. Flood zone status matters on bottomland here — always verify.
For current comparable sales, days-on-market, and a property-specific valuation in Mascot, request a private CMA from Spring Mountain Realty.
Landmarks & local geography
- Historic Mascot mine site
- Holston River corridor
- House Mountain (nearby)
- Strawberry Plains
Outdoor recreation
- Holston River fishing & paddling
- Douglas Lake nearby
- House Mountain hiking
- Rural cycling routes
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Information on this page describes Mascot's geography, lifestyle, and general real estate market context only. It is not a representation about the makeup of any neighborhood, the character of its residents, school assignments or quality, crime, or the suitability of the area for any particular buyer or household. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own independent research — including school assignments through Knox County Schools, property tax data through the county assessor, utility and septic availability, and any other criteria personally important to them — and to consult the relevant public agencies.
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