The Knoxville real estate market stayed hot in 2023, and some massive home sales did not do anything to cool it off.
Knoxville ranked fourth in home price growth among the top 100 metros from July through September, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
That means the average home brought a heftier return to sellers in Knoxville, but this story does not deal with the average homes.
Here's a look at the most expensive residential real estate sales in 2023.
The data was collected by the Knox County Property Assessor's office and is through Dec. 18. Property details come from Zillow.
1. 10416 Leonidas Meadow Way - $8.5 million
Sold: June 9
Location: West Knox County
Description: At over 13,000 square feet, this mansion has five bedrooms, nine bathrooms and plenty of amenities. From a wine cellar and fitness center inside to an infinity pool that overlooks the lake, it's easy to see how this home was the most expensive of 2023.
2. 1614 Lyons Bend Road - $6 million
Sold: June 9
Location: Riverbend
Description: Built in 1929, this 4,319-square-foot home has three bedrooms and four bathrooms.
3. 5804 Lyons View Pike - $4.74 million
Sold: Aug. 9
Location: Lyons View
Description: In addition to five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, this three-story, 9,620-square-foot mansion also has two kitchens. And if that weren't enough, it also has an infinity pool and spa.
4. 1119 Scenic Drive - $4.125 million
Sold: Feb. 3
Location: Sequoyah Hills
Description: This 9,028-square-foot, five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home has a stone façade and a spacious backyard.
5. 6719 Sherwood Drive - $4.075 million
Sold: April 28
Location: Old Westmoreland
Description: Boasting a saltwater pool and spa in its massive yard, this home has four bedrooms, six bathrooms and over 6,500 square feet of space.
6. 1043 Craigland Court - $3.9 million
Sold: May 1
Location: South Knox County
Description: This 5,300-square-foot Tuscan farmhouse villa looks like it was plucked straight out of Spain. With five bedrooms and five bathrooms, the home sits on a lush, green property.
7. 12827 Highwick Circle - $3.65 million
Sold: Nov. 17
Location: Farragut
Description: This five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home has nearly 10,000 square feet and some special rooms like a theater, humidor and wine cellar.
Out back, it has a saltwater pool with a slide, and a hot tub.
8. 1917 Oakleigh Way - $3.579 million
Sold: Oct. 30
Location: Riverbend
Description: With five bedrooms, nine bathrooms and over 11,400 square feet of space, this home is located in the gated Oakleigh Subdivision. A home theater, exercise room and game room round out the amenities inside.