East Side Homes for Sale

East Side in Elizabethton is a neighborhood with a mix of recreational and practical amenities. Billy Bob Garrison Field, located to the northwest, features baseball diamonds and a playground at Cat Island Park. For outdoor enthusiasts, Wilbur Dam, 5 miles east, offers picnicking and trout fishing, while the Wilbur Dam Put-In on the Watauga River is popular for kayaking and tubing. Downtown Elizabethton, 2 miles northwest, is home to East Elk Avenue, where antique stores, outdoor gear shops, and local eateries like Jiggy Ray’s Downtown Pizzeria and Dino’s Restaurant can be found. Riverside Taphouse, known for its craft beer and cider, is also nearby. For daily needs, Food City is a mile away, and Walmart Supercenter is 3 miles west. The neighborhood hosts several annual events, including the Carter County Car Club Cruise-In, Barktoberfest, and the Elizabethton Christmas Parade. Schools in the area include the highly rated T.A. Dugger Junior High School. Highway 67 provides easy access to Johnson City, 11 miles southwest, and Tri-Cities Airport, 26 miles northwest. The neighborhood features ranch-style homes from the 20th century, with varying exterior finishes and mountain views.