Does Knoxville have typical suburbs? What's a good area for a single guy to buy house? (Farragut: rental, new home)

[knoxgarden]

I've lived with one bathroom and with two. Two is better. That's what I have now. One is "en suite" with the master bedroom and I share that with the cats' litter boxes.
The other is near the guest room and is kept nice for guests. When the toilet went out in one -- mine always do -- I still had the other one.
In my house in Maryland I only had one and it was up a flight of stairs. I will never, ever do that again. I need at least a half-bath downstairs.

[murof]

Hi everyone, the OP here. I have been off thinking and reading about Dallas, TX.But I have come back again to TN as my top pick. I enjoyed reading all your comments,even if I wasn't necessarily the focus of all of them.

[creeksitter]

You probably didn't expect this conversation to end up in the toilet :-).

Let us know what else we can help with.

[leonard]

Originally Posted by murof

Hi everyone, the OP here. I have been off thinking and reading about Dallas, TX.But I have come back again to TN as my top pick. I enjoyed reading all your comments,even if I wasn't necessarily the focus of all of them.

Yep, of all the State forums, in my experience, the Tennessee one is the best.

Says a lot about the State and it's people.

[leonard]

[quote=creeksitter;6327820]You probably didn't expect this conversation to end up in the toilet :-)./QUOTE]

Humm, did you notice the not so obvious connection with your name?

"Creeksitter"

[SnoutOut]

If you're into uniform looking neighborhoods, Farragut is a good place to look. If not, I prefer West Knoxville, as there's plenty to do.

[SoldProvider]

Originally Posted by murof

Hello everyone,

Being a single guy with two cats (straight) the last place I want to find myself is out in the suburbs. It would be lonely out there, and I would
feel like a perv.

I am currently living in Denver. I am looking to move in the next two months.
There are a lot of suitable areas in Denver that fit my needs (in-town,
non-suburban, charming house, cafes nearby), but the houses in these areas are far outside my price range.

My price range is only 120-125K. Houses in Denver in this price range
are pathetic, and this is the primary reason I am relocating.

I am looking closely at Knoxville because it has the kind of X factors I am interested in.
It is a larger city, and yet has a college town influence.
It has the Smokey Mountains nearby. And lots of rivers and trees.

So do you have any suggestions for nice neighborhoods where a single
guy won't feel out of place, and yet where I can afford to live? I want a detached house and not a condo.

Work is not an issue right now, I will find work regardless.

I just don't want to live in a scuzzy neighborhood where most of the houses are in need of razing, I definitely want some modest charm.

I am very serious about my move so thanks for your ideas.
ps.. I am 40.

You just can't go wrong in any area of Knoxville! I love it, we moved back here after moving back home. It feels more like home here! It's a great place to live, and each area has it's own advantages! Right now there are lots of great deals in that price range, so you should be able to find a great house. Some of them might be foreclosures, which can sometimes be trashed, but most of them are still good deals!

[adventuregurl]

Originally Posted by William Sold

The North Hills house shows fairly well, I did a tour of it last Saturday for a new buyer. In the exterior picture, the ivy looks a bit overgrown and unkept, but in person it really looks a lot more clean and has character. The only downside was the one bath per three bedrooms. I would state my opinion on destinations, but I think the previous posts gave a pretty good tally of areas to search in. Most homes in this price range will be older, but defintely and A+ on the charm. Many have been tastefully remodeled a bit, but not too much as to keep with the appeal of the exterior of the home. Welcome to Knoxville soon, and I think you'll be pleased with what our area has to offer.

I saw the links you posted earlier in this thread...I'm a complete newbie to this area and absolutely amazed at what you can get for a low price...how inspiring! Are any of the homes in Fountain Hills, and if not could you please post some links to character homes in that area in the $80,000 (or a bit more) range? I am so excited about the checking Knoxville out!
Thank you.

[Beretta]

Originally Posted by adventuregurl

I saw the links you posted earlier in this thread...I ma a complete newbie to this area and absolutely amazed at what you can get for a low price...how inspiring! Are any of the homes in Fountain Hills, and if not could you please post some links to character homes in that area in the $80,000 (or a bit more) range? I am so excited about the checking Knoxville out!
Thank you.

Links to homes for sale are not allowed to be posted on the forum. Feel free to contact a RE agent via DM or email for private information as RE agents are not allowed to make first contact on this forum. Good luck in your search.

[adventuregurl]

Originally Posted by SmokyMtnGal

Links to homes for sale are not allowed to be posted on the forum. Feel free to contact a RE agent via DM or email for private information as RE agents are not allowed to make first contact on this forum. Good luck in your search.

OK, sorry about that...if anyone can give me instructions on where to search myself (if that's allowed), I would appreciate it!
Thanks