$95,900
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 544 Sq Ft
229 Taylor Ave Unit 3, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Deborah Roark Boone Real Estate
$95,900
229 Taylor Ave Unit 3, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Deborah Roark Boone Real Estate
Elizabethton, TN, part of the Tri-Cities area, is a small historic town with a population of around 14,000. Founded in 1799, it boasts the first independent American settlement west of the original 13 British colonies. The Elizabethton Historic District features buildings from the late 1700s through the 1930s, including a notable 140-year-old covered bridge. The town emphasizes tourism, with attractions such as rivers, lakes, and mountains catering to outdoor activities like kayaking, floating, and trout fishing on the Watauga River. Housing options range from historic homes downtown to ranch-style and Cape Cod homes, with pricier properties in Biltmore and more affordable options in Valley Forge. The local economy is driven by education and manufacturing, with major employers including the Elizabethton City School District, Snap-On Tools, and Mapes Piano String Co. The Elizabethton City School District and West Side Elementary School are highly rated. Residents enjoy 13 parks, a city pool, and adult sports leagues, as well as the Elizabethton Golf Club. Dining options include BBQ and Mexican restaurants along West Elk Avenue and downtown. The annual Covered Bridge Days Celebration in fall features music, crafts, and fireworks. Transportation is facilitated by U.S. Routes 321 and 19E, with Johnson City 10 miles west and Knoxville 115 miles southwest. The Tri-Cities Airport is 24 miles northwest. Crime rates are lower than both the Tennessee and national averages, contributing to the town's appeal.
On average, homes in Elizabethton, TN sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Elizabethton, TN over the last 12 months is $219,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.