Updates and Systems at 12736 Broken Saddle Rd

Tankless water heater, new upstairs HVAC, and a sunroom mini split installed in September 2026: the mechanical side of 12736 Broken Saddle Rd has had real attention. This ninth post on the Fort West home in Farragut skips the pool tour and looks at what a careful buyer actually asks about on a 1989 house, which items the MLS says are new, and what still belongs on your inspection list.

Everything below comes from MLS 1357175 as checked on November 8, 2026. Where the listing is silent, we say so and tell you what to ask. If you are new to the area, our Farragut relocation guide covers the bigger picture.

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The Listing at a Glance

$829,000

4 beds | 3 full baths | 4,009 sq ft

12736 Broken Saddle Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934

MLS# 1357175

Listing courtesy of LPT Realty, LLC

See This Home

• Built: 1989, all brick, two stories, Fort West
• Heat: central forced air, natural gas and electric per the MLS
• Cooling: central, zoned, with ceiling fans
• Recent work named in the listing: new upstairs HVAC, tankless water heater, sunroom mini split (September 2026), new main-level LVP, new bedroom carpet, fresh paint
• Utilities: public water and public sewer
• Status: Active at $829,000 on November 8, 2026

For every room photo and the MLS detail sheet, open this home's page on our site.

Heating and Cooling

A house this size is usually split into more than one comfort zone, and the MLS marks cooling here as zoned. That matters in a two-story plan with a cathedral-ceiling den, because warm air rises and the upstairs movie room and bedrooms can run a few degrees off the main floor. The listing says the upstairs system is new. It does not give an install date or age for the main-level equipment, so ask the seller for that date and any service records.

The heat source is listed as natural gas and electric, which typically means a gas furnace on one system and a heat pump or electric strip on another. Your inspector can confirm which is which. For a broader look at what inspections catch in this region, read our guide on radon and home inspections in East Tennessee.

The Sunroom Mini Split

Sunrooms are often the one room a central system never quite reaches. The sellers added a ductless mini split here in September 2026, so this glass-walled room has its own climate control instead of borrowing from the den. Ask for the installer invoice and any manufacturer warranty paperwork, and keep it with your closing file.

That two-month-old unit also means one less piece of equipment to budget for in the first few years. Run your own numbers with the mortgage payment calculator before you decide how much cushion to keep for repairs.

Hot Water and Utilities

The MLS lists a tankless water heater. On-demand units heat water as it is used instead of keeping a tank warm, which frees floor space and, in most homes, trims standby energy use. They do need periodic descaling, so ask when it was installed and whether it has been flushed.

Water and sewer are both public, so there is no septic tank or private well to inspect. Gas service supports the den's gas log fireplace as well. Buying in the colder months? Our post on buying a home in winter in Knoxville explains why heating checks are easier to judge in November than in July.

Floors, Carpet, and Paint

Cosmetic updates are the ones buyers see first and the ones that would otherwise land on a move-in punch list. Per the listing, the main level has new luxury vinyl plank, all four bedrooms have new carpet, and the interior has fresh paint. For a buyer, that usually means unpacking without scheduling a flooring crew.

LVP holds up well to pool traffic, pets and backpacks, which suits a main floor that opens toward the backyard. Our full floor plan walk-through shows where each of those surfaces sits.

Video Walk-Through

Elevated Media Co. filmed a vertical tour of the home. Watch it with this checklist in mind and note where the new floors start and stop.

Outside the Walls

Brick exteriors need little routine upkeep, and the MLS also notes vinyl windows and professional landscaping. The two-car garage plus extended driveway parks up to five vehicles. Out back, the in-ground saltwater pool, Trex deck and privacy fence are on the list for your inspector too.

The listing does not state a roof age or the age of the pool equipment. Those are fair questions to put in writing before your inspection window opens. For the backyard in full summer mode, see the original pool and brick post.

Questions for Your Inspector

• Install year and service history for the main-level HVAC system
• Install date and paperwork for the new upstairs system
• Tankless water heater age, venting and last descaling
• Roof age and any repair history
• Saltwater pool pump, filter and salt cell condition
• A radon test, standard practice in East Tennessee

Shopping from out of town? Our remote buying help explains how we attend inspections and send video for you, and the first-time home buyer page walks through the inspection timeline.

What the Price Covers

Listed September 29, 2026, for $850,000, the price now stands at $829,000. Pool furniture, pool toys, and the movie room screen and projector convey with the sale per the listing. Compare it against other active homes on the Farragut market page.

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Earlier posts in this series cover drive times from Fort West, a school day in the house, and Fort West history.

Have a House to Sell First?

Many buyers in this range are also selling. Begin by requesting a value estimate on your current house, estimate proceeds with our seller net sheet calculator, and read how we list homes on our sellers page.

Questions about the systems, the updates or the paperwork? Our team will get answers from the listing side for you.

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Sources: MLS listing 1357175 property, heating, cooling, utility and remarks fields as of November 8, 2026. Install dates not stated in the MLS are not given here; confirm with the seller. Cover photo: The town of Farragut, Tennessee, welcome sign 04 by Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Home photos courtesy of the listing. Video tour by Elevated Media Co.