Pre-retire looking for a mountain to stare at (Knoxville, Sevierville: new home, subdivisions)

[hiknapster]

Of course, in the next couple of years, growth, anywhere in the country, may be non-existent.

[Pre-RetireTN1959]

Originally Posted by hiknapster

Of course, in the next couple of years, growth, anywhere in the country, may be non-existent.

Wow Hiknapster, the more I see of this Townsend, the more I like it. Property is a little higher than I expect. But it might be worth it. It has alot restaurants according to Yahoo Maps...for pop under 300. But I'm not complaining...most days I prefer somebody else do the cooking

I found one property that was only 1 acre priced at $65K...but I think it's close to golf course. I found a couple 5 acre around $40K, I wonder what they would think of me there?

[gemkeeper]

Townsend does cater to tourists as it is so close to the entrance of the Smoky Mtn. Nat'l Park. So, although there are not many permanent residents there are a lot of seasonal and vacation home developments.

I think that is what is dictating the higher land costs. Hubby and I also looked at quite a few lots in the Townsend area, but decided we wanted a more permanent feel to our neighborhood.

It might work to your advantage, PreRetire, since you want to try to have a little more isolation. But, look out for the holiday weekends and summer tourist-time!

It is very beautiful in the area. Lots of wooded mountain developments with several acres on each parcel. Check it out in person; you might really like it.

[creeksitter]

Rugby, Wartburg, noooo... you'll be using sooo much gas getting to activities and we'll all be breathing the pollution. I'm thinking Oak Ridge has a lot of craft type programs and general culture. You'll be around a lot of retired engineers, is that good or bad?

Just over the north slope from OR is Oliver Springs, much cheaper property and views of the Cumberlands. It's a bit of the depressed coal town but OR isn't far.

I dunno about Townsend. You'll have the restaurants of a tourist town but not much else culturally.

[Pre-RetireTN1959]

Originally Posted by creeksitter

Rugby, Wartburg, noooo... you'll be using sooo much gas getting to activities and we'll all be breathing the pollution. I'm thinking Oak Ridge has a lot of craft type programs and general culture. You'll be around a lot of retired engineers, is that good or bad?

Just over the north slope from OR is Oliver Springs, much cheaper property and views of the Cumberlands. It's a bit of the depressed coal town but OR isn't far.

I dunno about Townsend. You'll have the restaurants of a tourist town but not much else culturally.

I don't think I want to deal with tourists again. As for the retired engineers, I guess that's ok but they might be as burned out as me...LOL

I took at look at Oliver Springs, they filmed October Sky there and outside of that and the historical society, couldn't find much more. I found 3 or 4 properties for sale, they weren't cheap. There was one 7 acre that was listed at $115K, others were up in the $200K range. I hoping to spend alot less on the land.

[creeksitter]

Oh that's ridiculous. Not ridiculing you - just the realtor. What you need to do is drive the roads with views and look for a hand lettered sign nailed to a tree.

Another note - kimberlin heights is really South Knoxville. You'll find some properties with views. You can hang out at the Book Eddy (used books) on Chapman highway near town.

[Pre-RetireTN1959]

Originally Posted by creeksitter

Oh that's ridiculous. Not ridiculing you - just the realtor. What you need to do is drive the roads with views and look for a hand lettered sign nailed to a tree.

Another note - kimberlin heights is really South Knoxville. You'll find some properties with views. You can hang out at the Book Eddy (used books) on Chapman highway near town.

Yeah, that's what I thought too....a used bookstore...that's a nice.

[LauraC]

Townsend is the gateway town to Cades Cove. 2 million people visit Cade's Cove every year according to Wilipedia.

[Pre-RetireTN1959]

Originally Posted by LauraC

Townsend is the gateway town to Cades Cove. 2 million people visit Cade's Cove every year according to Wilipedia.

Hey LauraC, I know it's closer to Chattanooga but you seem to know alot about TN. Do you know much about Dayton TN?

[knoxgarden]

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