Where should I live??? (Asheville, Tryon: appointed, real estate, elementary school) - The Mountain Region including Asheville - City-Data Forum

jumpbig · 09-06-2009, 05:29 AM

I have been trying to decide where I would like to relocate to and maybe someone out there can give me some suggestions. Let me start by saying that I am 34, single and have been living in South Florida for the past 30 years. I own a small business (that I will be keeping) and plan to come back to Fl every year Jan-April. Ok this is what Im looking for: moderate climate (I want to see all 4 seasons, at least a little snow), mountains (I love the blue ridge, but need rolling land as I have horses), rural, but not too rural (I would like to be within 40 minutes of a city that has good restauraunts and entertainment).

I visited Asheville, NC for 7 days and was kind of disappointed. While it is beautiful (love the mountains) and I had some very good food, there were so many hippies and it just had a vibe that i was not expecting. Also the real estate prices were high (I need at least 10 acers for the horses). I like the look of Virginia & West Virginia around the blue ridge mts, but know nothing about the cities. I started to look in Kentucky as the prices and taxes are lower and for the fact that it is "horse country", but I have a feeling I will regret the move b/c there are no mountains.

Any suggestions would be great!

Asheville Native · 09-06-2009, 04:11 PM

East Tennessee, northwest South Carolina, north Georgia

RadicalDudette · 09-07-2009, 09:24 AM

jumpbig-

Asheville is inside of Buncombe County. So check into the communities of Buncombe County.

The real estate prices are extremely high and out of range for many. But the developers in this area are not natives of this city/county. Most of the downtown of Asheville has been taken over by outside developers.

Living in Buncombe County North Carolina

Asheville North Carolina
These two sites are official sites.

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Here are some real estate information that might help.

If you want to keep the prices much lower, check outside of the city limits.

Blazer157 · 09-18-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpbig

I have been trying to decide where I would like to relocate to and maybe someone out there can give me some suggestions. Let me start by saying that I am 34, single and have been living in South Florida for the past 30 years. I own a small business (that I will be keeping) and plan to come back to Fl every year Jan-April. Ok this is what Im looking for: moderate climate (I want to see all 4 seasons, at least a little snow), mountains (I love the blue ridge, but need rolling land as I have horses), rural, but not too rural (I would like to be within 40 minutes of a city that has good restauraunts and entertainment).

I visited Asheville, NC for 7 days and was kind of disappointed. While it is beautiful (love the mountains) and I had some very good food, there were so many hippies and it just had a vibe that i was not expecting. Also the real estate prices were high (I need at least 10 acers for the horses). I like the look of Virginia & West Virginia around the blue ridge mts, but know nothing about the cities. I started to look in Kentucky as the prices and taxes are lower and for the fact that it is "horse country", but I have a feeling I will regret the move b/c there are no mountains.

Any suggestions would be great!

I have the PERFECT spot! Especially given you want moderate climate, rolling land, you have horses, want some culture and want to be 30-40 minutes from a big town...I am describing my town of TRYON, NC. It is known as the "Friendliest Town in the South" (which I have found to be true when I started going there from Jupiter, FL), it is in the thermal belt so does not get harsh weather, has a wonderful & growing equestrian community, has some good restaurants for its size yet Tryon is only 15-30 minutes from several large towns offering you anything you'd want...It is a great melting pot - I meet people who have moved there from all over the country and world...a gem of a place! Hope you give it some consideration! Happy to help further if you need it!

lovesMountains · 09-18-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazer157

I have the PERFECT spot! Especially given you want moderate climate, rolling land, you have horses, want some culture and want to be 30-40 minutes from a big town...I am describing my town of TRYON, NC. It is known as the "Friendliest Town in the South" (which I have found to be true when I started going there from Jupiter, FL), it is in the thermal belt so does not get harsh weather, has a wonderful & growing equestrian community, has some good restaurants for its size yet Tryon is only 15-30 minutes from several large towns offering you anything you'd want...It is a great melting pot - I meet people who have moved there from all over the country and world...a gem of a place! Hope you give it some consideration! Happy to help further if you need it!

This is a great suggestion. I too love Tryon, and nearby Landrum

lazinhe · 09-20-2009, 11:06 AM

I am curious about this area as well - have children, so want a great place to raise them, living n alabama now and tired of the bible belt, judgemental mentality - lived in pbg, fl for 8 years so know the jupiter area very well. just want a safe, decent place to raise my kids, friendly people who accept others

nyctnc · 02-16-2011, 05:28 AM

Tryon has to be the strangest place I have ever lived. They are not very accepting to outsiders coming here. They still have a hatred for yankees, which was mind boggling. There is still alot of hatred towards african americans as the Klan is still in the area. Many poorly educated people probably has something to do with this. High alcoholism and drug use. The elementary school in my opinion seems to be the one bright spot so far. Culture shock is a term you will here by many outsiders coming here.

QuilterChick · 02-16-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nyctnc

Tryon has to be the strangest place I have ever lived. They are not very accepting to outsiders coming here. They still have a hatred for yankees, which was mind boggling. There is still alot of hatred towards african americans as the Klan is still in the area. Many poorly educated people probably has something to do with this. High alcoholism and drug use. The elementary school in my opinion seems to be the one bright spot so far. Culture shock is a term you will here by many outsiders coming here.

The OP may have relocated by now. This is an old thread.