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if anyone is knowledgeable about living in these areas please provide comment. i am actively retired and can support a $400,000 home with my federal pension. i know it is very hot in knoxville in the summer. i would be exempt from state income tax in nc as i am a federal retiree. asheville seems very pricey but has the amenities. thanks
if anyone is knowledgeable about living in these areas please provide comment. i am actively retired and can support a $400,000 home with my federal pension. i know it is very hot in knoxville in the summer. i would be exempt from state income tax in nc as i am a federal retiree. asheville seems very pricey but has the amenities. thanks
Of the three, Hendersonville would be your best bet for amenities, price range (you don't have to spend $400K), weather, access to highways, nice neighborhoods or more rural etc. (I am personally not familiar with Knoxville other than what I read on these forums and from neighbors who have moved to Hendersonville.) Start by looking on www.realtor.com . Get an account, enter your criteria and look at your results often. You will be sent updates whenever something new comes on the market.
Best wishes.
I am knowledgeable about both areas and believe that Knoxville has a lot going for it especially for the actively retired. It is well rounded with a diversified economy. Activities are simple or complex depending upon your interests. Everything you need and people from all places and walks of life. I always run into interesting people when I am there and can see developing a good network. The negative for me is I find the terrain of living in a River valley between two mountain ranges a bit difficult comfort and health wise.
Hendersonville has many retirees and there always seems to be a group of people doing something local. Daytrips to Asheville or several interesting locations are easily doable. If Asheville is important to you, it would be worth a look see. Asheville, if it is what you desire, has positives too. Either city would be better for me physically than Knoxville. The big negatives are the congestion in living and the road network as more people move in and the almost singular economic engine, tourism. That impacts every aspect from housing to people. Medical and retirement economies have increased with growth but that doesn't provide that much of a multifacted economic basis for the community.
But that may not be a factor for you. We all have different factors
You looking to live in a city or with in a short drive time of how many minutes ?? In some areas in NC 400,000 will get a nice home in a hill side setting with views in others just an average home
In WNC you can buy a house above 3500' and take advantage of organic air conditioning.
Knoxville has better health care, more hospitals and specialists.
Asheville has more and closer mountains.
Knoxville wins for lakes (no contest).
Asheville has more high end restaurants and what I call "hippie food" (which I love).
Knoxville has a wider variety of restaurants, especially ethnic, but fewer that could be considered top notch.
Both have good downtowns with restaurants and bars, Asheville has far more retail, especially boutiques and crafts. Parking is more plentiful in Knoxville.
Knoxville has a symphony, opera and several theaters. Someone from Asheville can tell you what is available here.
Asheville is cooler than Knoxville. The elevation is 2,000' compared to 850'
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