• Who Is The Builder/Developer?

  • Smithbilt Homes is a family owned and operated home building company that has been building affordable, new homes in Knoxville and surrounding counties since the 1950′s.  Smithbilt Homes uses a hands-on approach, guided by meticulous individuals that are involved from inception to creation on each home. Voted “Knoxville’s #1 Home Builder”, Smithbilt builds on average, 350 homes per year. Visit their website for more information: www.SmithbiltHomes.com
• How many homes will there be, and how long is the build out time?
  • The Preserve is a 1,400-acre MASTER-PLANNED community complete with residential, rentals, and commercial plans. This project will take 15-20 years to complete and will include a total of 3,000 units.

• Utility Information

  • Electric, Water, Sewer, Trash: City of Oak Ridge, 865-425-3400
  • Natural Gas: Oak Ridge Utility District, 865-483-1377 

• Who are Cable and Internet Providers?

Builder cannot guarantee Cable, Internet, and Phone will be installed and/or active. Buyer is encouraged to contact the communication service provider to verify the current and future status of communication infrastructure.

 AT&T: (855) 293-7676, Xfinity/Comcast: (800) 266-2278, Dish (TV only): 1-888-975-0994

• What Is the Cost of Property Taxes?

  • Roane County (1.45) and Oak Ridge City (1.38)- Average yearly taxes combined are just shy of 1% of the sales price (ex: If home price is $400,000 then taxes will be about $2,800-$3,000 total per year).

• What Schools are Zoned for The Preserve?

  • The Preserve is proud to be zoned for the #1 School District in Tennessee, Oak Ridge Schools! 
    • Linden Elementary School,
    • Robertsville Middle School,
    • Oak Ridge High School

• Where Is the Closest Fire and Police Station?

  • 3.5 miles to closest Fire Station (Oak Ridge Fire Station #4)
  • 13.5 miles to Oak Ridge Police Department (The Oak Ridge Police Department also maintains a sub-station at The Preserve Wellness Center)

• Fees: $105- $170 monthly depending on the location of the home. Fees include all private amenities: Indoor lap pool, Outdoor Pool with water slide, Wellness Center, Spa, Sauna, Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, Pickle Ball Courts, Fishing Dock, Dog Park, and Private Boat Launch. It also includes mowing of the common areas, maintaining sidewalks, and street lights.
• HOA Contact: The Preserve HOA:            HOA@ThePreserveatOakRidge.com, 865-425-4663

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