Wanting to move to Knoxville - some questions (Chattanooga, Maryville: crime, safe area)

[hiknapster]

Using your parameters I ran a search and I am not seeing an inordinate amount of properties for sale. I guess it is a matter of perspective but I just don't see it. We don't have a lot of property for sale, with acreage or not, in this area - especially when you compare it to other parts of the country. A couple of years ago I was a real estate agent. We didn't have an unusual amount of homes for sale then or now.

Regarding deed restrictions, mineral rights, etc., you might get better responses on the real estate section of this forum where those questions can be addressed since it isn't specific to Knoxville.

Originally Posted by NJ_Jim

Hello all just a quick question, I have noticed - looking for homes - there is an inordinate amount of homes for sale. I searched on a site, they list amount of homes for sale per town. I am looking NE of Knoxville. Just wondering are all the folks leaving the Farms? Is there something going on I might need to know? Just so you know where I have been looking, towns like Maynardville and the near-by towns. My search took me there because when I ask for 5+ acres these are the results.

Now when I ask " Should I know about.....". I looked into moving into the deep east part of Penn and I found out something very important - no agent told me ( another topic )- that there could be a type of Deed restriction(s). Ie. someone else could OWN the resource(s) right(s) on your land - ie, wood, minerals, gas, oil etc - very unnerving.


Maybe people are just getting older and moving out of these TN towns? Just so many homes for sale is making me wonder.

I did find a nice little homestead just outside of Knoxville, but they wanted $12,000,000 !!! can anyone give me $11,846,450 for a down payment, ya know just because...( ya wanna ).. lol.

[StarfishTwo]

If you want to be near the mountains, instead of Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, why not give Maryville/Blount County another look? Yes, it's a smaller town, but it's sandwiched in between Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains. Maryville is an easy drive from both central Knoxville and the trendy westside, so you could still draw clients from the Knoxville population. And a 20 minute drive will put you on the Foothills Parkway with amazing views of the Great Smoky Mountains, only a few more minutes away.

[TexKnox]

Originally Posted by austinbound10

Hi All, I have been reading across the board at so many of the posts on various topics. I feel like I'm already getting to know so many of you.
We looked at Charleston, SC last week....ahhh...back to Knoxville
The only problem I am having personally is I want to see the Mountains, so I am looking more at PF or Seiverville, but...I need to go out into the 'community' and neighborhoods there to see more of the people and offerings.
Butttt, I like the city life....night life, music, little variety shops (not the brand kind) so I am a bit blurred in what to look for.
Does PF and Seiverville have a night life that is safe and unique? Or does it close up after 8 pm?

Hey Austinbound!

I'm really surprised nobody has clued you into the South Knoxville area yet (if they did, I missed it). I am talking specifically the area that I live in, outside the city limits of Knoxville, south of John Sevier Hwy, north of Maryville, Seymour, and Sevierville. I have a view of the Smokies from my front yard and out the front windows of my house. I am centrally located to Knoxville, the Smokies, Maryville, Dollywood, PF, Gatlingurg, etc... It's absolutely gorgeous in my neighborhood. It sounds like just the place you're looking for (as far as scenery goes). Some people run businesses out of their homes here, and that might be an option for you.

If you have any questions about he immediate area that I'm in, let me know.

[austinbound10]

Thanks Tex, I appreciate the direction. We are coming for a visit next week so we will certainly check it out! Yes, I do want to see those hills and breathe in the nature!

[worm1908]

Start playing disc golf....then you'll be sold! We have some solid courses! Wherever you move, you will love...it will be yours!

[ltnflvr]

Good luck in your seArch for a very safe, sunny place with a nice night life, parks, great people, and a vibrant night life. Nobody likes all of thAt stuff, so it's sure to be affordable too!!!

[creeksitter]

a very safe, sunny place with a nice night life, parks, great people, and a vibrant night life. Nobody likes all of thAt stuff, so it's sure to be affordable too!!!

I take it this is a sarcastic comment as Knoxville has most of that and is pretty affordable. Tucson has the sun, Louisville has great restaurants, Roanoke has a hoppin little downtown and a great art museum......

Are you reacting to the people in Boulder who rationalize high rents by saying that is necessary for a good quality of life?

[hiknapster]

Creeksitter, looking at his posts, I'd be very surprised if he's ever been to Knoxville. If he has, I doubt it was recently, but I'm guessing never. Odd post, that's for sure.

[HelenJim]

Hey Hiknapster, it's Helen. What do you mean by the real estate section of this forum, how do I find it? Thx.

[meo92953]

I second that. Can you give us info? I've found some on the tri-state areas but not Knoxville. Thanks tons!