102 Poplar Rd Is Under Contract: A 1944 Oak Ridge Ranch That Moved Fast

A 1944 ranch on almost half an acre in Oak Ridge went under contract two days after it hit the market. 102 Poplar Rd listed at $309,900 on October 23, 2026, and by October 25 it had a buyer. Reggie Nichols of MaX House has the listing.

It's still worth a look. The MLS shows it as Pending with showings allowed during the inspection period, and a quick sale like this one says a lot about what Oak Ridge buyers want right now. Below is the full rundown, plus two MaX House homes near the same price that are still for sale.

Here's what we'll cover:

102 Poplar Rd at a Glance

UNDER CONTRACT

$309,900

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,225 sq ft

102 Poplar Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

MLS# 1359701

Listing courtesy of LPT Realty, LLC

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• Status: Pending, Continue to Show, Inspection (under contract since 10/25/2026)
• List price: $309,900, about $253 per square foot (no price changes)
• Beds and baths: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, split-bedroom layout
• Size: 1,225 square feet, all on one level
• Lot: 0.49 acres, level with a rolling slope
• Built: 1944
• Parking: one-car carport on the main level
• Systems: central heat (natural gas and electric), central air, public water and public sewer
• HOA: none

Where Things Stand on the Contract

"Pending, Continue to Show, Inspection" means the seller accepted an offer and the buyer is in the inspection period. Showings can still happen while that runs, and a contract can still fall through over an inspection, an appraisal or a loan.

If this house is exactly what you've been hunting for, ask us about a backup offer. A backup offer gets you in line if the first contract falls apart, and it costs nothing to ask. Either way, set up a search on the Oak Ridge homes for sale page so the next one lands in your inbox the day it lists.

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Inside the House

Hardwood runs through the living room and bedrooms, with tile in the kitchen and baths. A brick fireplace sits between the living room and the kitchen, and a wall of built-in shelves gives you a spot for books and photos.

Hardwood floors, built-in shelves and the brick fireplace in the living room.

The eat-in kitchen has white cabinets to the ceiling, a subway-tile backsplash, stainless appliances and a window over the sink that looks out to the street. A pantry wall of cabinets lines the hallway nearby.

The eat-in kitchen with white cabinets and stainless appliances.

The split-bedroom plan puts the main suite on one side of the house with a walk-in closet and a walk-in tile shower. The other two bedrooms have ceiling fans and hardwood floors, and the hall bath has a tub with subway tile. A mudroom-style drop zone with wood shelves keeps shoes, bags and keys in one spot.

A walk-in tile shower in one of the two full baths.

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The Covered Deck and the Lot

Out back, a big deck sits under a full roof with recessed lights, so it works in a summer rain or on a cool fall night. The yard rolls out past it toward the trees.

The covered back deck looks out over the yard.

At 0.49 acres, there's room for a garden or a play set, and the seller's remarks describe the lot as unrestricted. Below the house, there's a basement the listing describes as storage space, plus a crawl space. Want more room below? Here are Oak Ridge homes with a basement.

From above: the deck, the lower level and the yard.

Schools, Taxes and Drive Times

Schools: The listing shows Willow Brook Elementary, Robertsville Middle and Oak Ridge High, all part of Oak Ridge Schools. Zones can change, so confirm by address with the district before you buy.

Taxes: The listing record shows $2,134.67 a year in property tax. This home sits in Anderson County, and Oak Ridge owners pay both city and county property tax. Your bill can change after a sale, so confirm with the county trustee before you budget.

Approximate drive times (light traffic; rush hour runs longer):

• Oak Ridge High School: about 5 minutes
• A.K. Bissell Park and the Oak Ridge Civic Center: about 5 minutes
• Y-12 National Security Complex: 10 to 15 minutes
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory: 15 to 25 minutes
• Pellissippi Parkway at Hardin Valley: 20 to 25 minutes
• West Town Mall: 30 to 40 minutes
• Downtown Knoxville: 35 to 45 minutes
• McGhee Tyson Airport: 35 to 45 minutes

New to town? Our Oak Ridge relocation guide covers utilities, schools and neighborhoods, and the pros and cons of living in Oak Ridge gives you the honest picture.

Why It Sold So Quickly

Only the buyer knows for sure. Here's what the listing shows: one-level living, a price under $310,000, almost half an acre with no HOA, and a short drive to Y-12 and the middle of town. The bright white kitchen and tiled baths in the photos didn't hurt either.

That mix is what a lot of first-time buyers and Oak Ridge workers ask us for. If that's you, get pre-approved now so you can move when the next one shows up. Our first-time home buyer guide walks through the steps, the mortgage calculator shows the monthly payment, and our post on buying with 7% mortgage rates covers ways to bring that payment down.

Similar MaX House Homes Still for Sale

Both of these are Active MaX House listings near the same price, each a short drive from Oak Ridge or Knoxville jobs.

$305,000

3 beds | 1 bath | 1,193 sq ft

509 Scenic Dr, Clinton, TN 37716

MLS# 1351939

Listing courtesy of LPT Realty, LLC

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$310,000

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,423 sq ft

420 Hialeah Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920

MLS# 1358342

Listing courtesy of LPT Realty, LLC

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509 Scenic Drive is a 1961 ranch in Clinton, also in Anderson County, listed by Jonathan Figueroa. 420 Hialeah Drive is a basement ranch on a 0.77-acre corner lot in South Knoxville that just dropped to $310,000; read our full post on 420 Hialeah Drive for the details.

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Thinking About Selling in Oak Ridge?

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Talk to MaX House

Want to see 102 Poplar Rd while showings are still allowed? Tap See This Home above for the photos, then reach out and we'll check on the contract and set up a time.

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Cover photo: Bissell Park in Oak Ridge by Lynn Freeny, U.S. Department of Energy, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Home photos courtesy of the listings.