Ashland City??? (Clarksville, Franklin, Hendersonville: condo, house, neighborhood)

[aabee]

Advice Please...

My hubby and I are thinking of moving to the Ashland City b/c the homes seem to be so much cheaper there than anywhere else in the Nashville area. Does anyone have any insight about this area? Does anyone see it sort of growing over the next few years? I just ask b/c the home we're looking at is small and we would need something bigger in the next 3-4 years when kids come into the picture and we don't want to be stuck with a home we can't sell down the road. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

[Pimpy]

I can honestly see Ashland City being the next "hot spot" once the housing market picks back up. Even now, it is growing at a decent clip and starting to eschew its rural reputation. There is a brand new luxury condo development right on the lake that has attracted many high-end buyers.

The city's main pitfall is that it's a little further from town than other suburbs such as Franklin, Hendersonville, and Mt. Juliet. However, considering that Nashville seems to be following in Atlanta's footsteps and building "out," I don't see why Ashland City wouldn't be considered a savvy investment.

[alleycat]

Originally Posted by Pimpy

There is a brand new luxury condo development right on the lake that has attracted many high-end buyers.

Those towers look so odd there. I don't know for sure, but I've heard there's a problem with them being in the flood plain.

[Pimpy]

Originally Posted by alleycat

Those towers look so odd there. I don't know for sure, but I've heard there's a problem with them being in the flood plain.

I hadn't heard that, but it wouldn't surprise me. They said the same thing about my neighborhood when the Wolf Creek Dam was having problems, but luckily that's being tended to (I hope!)

[alleycat]

Originally Posted by aabee

Advice Please...

My hubby and I are thinking of moving to the Ashland City b/c the homes seem to be so much cheaper there than anywhere else in the Nashville area. Does anyone have any insight about this area? Does anyone see it sort of growing over the next few years? I just ask b/c the home we're looking at is small and we would need something bigger in the next 3-4 years when kids come into the picture and we don't want to be stuck with a home we can't sell down the road. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

There's a number of reasons why most of Cheatham County hasn't grown or prospered as much as the other counties adjacent to Metro Nashville. That's changing somewhat now.

If you purchase a nice house in a nice location there, even if it's small, you shouldn't have too more trouble selling it in the future, or at least no more than in most other areas. And yes, I think Cheatham County will continue to grow as the demand for housing within the "Nashville commuting zone" continues to grow.

[heiresschic]

You might try Joelton? I have been there for 3 years and it is starting to turn around if you ask me. The city is right off of (or not far from) I-24 and people wanting to work in either Nashville or Clarksville (especially military) are right in the middle living in Joelton. Also, those wanting to get closer to Nashville (from Clarksville) may consider moving here as well. Part of it is in Davidson County and the rest is in Cheatham. My property value has gone up little by little...and I believe its getting better. We have lots of land...big trees...friendly neighbors. BUT, what we do not have that we must get is...sewer! We are on septic. I think this is a thing that is holding us back...but they are trying to vote for it to come very soon. When it does...watch out.