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Caryville

Caryville

Located in Campbell County

$364,396 Average Value
$245 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

Caryville offers lake access and mountain scenery

Caryville is a small town that offers a mix of mountain and lakefront scenery. Cove Lake State Park takes up a large chunk of this community, putting many here within minutes of activities ranging from hikes to kayak and canoe outings. The park belongs to the larger Norris Lake area, which has various resorts and marinas along hundreds of miles of forest-lined shoreline. Caryville is otherwise a laidback community with some opportunities for waterfront living. “It’s a bedroom community to Knoxville,” says Tracy Lobertini, a broker with Alco Builders & Realty. “There are waterfalls, there’s a state park, and you’re really close to I-75. And a lot of retirees will retire here. Caryville proper has Twin Cove Marina, and that’s a big draw for people who want lake homes or second homes.”

Ranch-style homes dot the rolling landscape throughout Caryville.
Ranch-style homes dot the rolling landscape throughout Caryville.
Caryville residents enjoy boating and fishing just steps from home.
Caryville residents enjoy boating and fishing just steps from home.
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Neighborhoods offer a mix of forest and lakefront living

Some neighborhoods in town provide room, while others put residents within yards of each other. Several in the area live in the woods, where homes are on top of hills overlooking narrow, winding roads with no sidewalks. The area around the Twin Cove Resort and Marina is among the few places with waterfront homes and private docks. Styles here include ranch-style homes and modern Colonial Revivals. There are also cabin and lodge-style homes along the hillsides. Many homes here are under 2,000 square feet and run roughly between $190,000 and $370,000. Larger homes and ones near the lake go from about $470,000 to $790,000. A few more upscale waterfront homes go from $940,000 to $1.7 million.

Upscale lodge-style homes in Caryville can exceed $940,000.
Upscale lodge-style homes in Caryville can exceed $940,000.
Lakeside homes sit along wooded shorelines near Twin Cove Resort and Marina.
Lakeside homes sit along wooded shorelines near Twin Cove Resort and Marina.
Lodge-style homes blend rustic design with Caryville’s wooded hillsides.
Lodge-style homes blend rustic design with Caryville’s wooded hillsides.
Caryville offers waterfront living with private docks and wooded surroundings.
Caryville offers waterfront living with private docks and wooded surroundings.
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Outdoor spots include hiking trails and waterfalls

Cove Lake State Park is the town’s main outdoor attraction, with its more than 600 acres providing grounds and waters for various activities. The park is particularly popular among hikers, who’ll find over 7 miles of trails winding through the forest. Those trails include paved sections that accommodate joggers and cyclists. The park also provides access to a section of the Cumberland Trail, a multi-county path and continuous park that runs the entire length of East Tennessee. For anglers, the 210-acre lake provides a steady supply of bass, bluegill and crappie. Avid off-roaders and those looking for mountain views may also go to the Royal Blue Upper Cumberland Wildlife Management Area. Asbury Park has a basketball court, a few baseball fields and a playground, all across the road from several homes.

Royal Blue’s forested ridges create a scenic setting for off-road exploring.
Royal Blue’s forested ridges create a scenic setting for off-road exploring.
Cove Lake State Park
Cove Lake State Park
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Dining options include barbecue, burgers and Waffle House

The town has a few restaurants serving Southern comfort foods. Some chains are also as popular in the community as the locally-owned staples. “We have a Waffle House,” Lobertini says. “I know that’s like a joke, but when Waffle House was shut down for renovations, we really missed it because everybody does like it.” Located off the shores of Cove Lake, Rickard Ridge BBQ is an institution owned by an award-winning pitmaster. Rickard’s other features include a living room area with a couch and various memorabilia around a stone fireplace. Less than 5 miles northeast in Jacksboro, Walmart offers a grocery and retail shopping option.

Waffle House in Caryville is a familiar stop for classic breakfast plates.
Waffle House in Caryville is a familiar stop for classic breakfast plates.
Walmart in nearby Jacksboro offers groceries and essentials for Caryville households.
Walmart in nearby Jacksboro offers groceries and essentials for Caryville households.
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Students may attend Campbell County schools

Campbell County Public Schools serves Caryville and receives a C from Niche. Located in the town is Caryville Elementary School, which gets a C grade. Depending on where they live, students may also go to Jacksboro Elementary School, which receives a B-minus. Two elementary schools feed into Jacksboro Middle School and Campbell County High School. The middle school gets a B-minus, while the high school receives a C. Campbell County High offers various courses and dual enrollment credits for students looking to learn a trade and go straight into full-time work not long after graduation. These courses cover areas like welding and nursing.

Caryville Elementary School
Caryville Elementary School
Jacksboro Middle School
Jacksboro Middle School
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Music and arts festival draws thousands to Cove Lake

In September, thousands come to Cove Lake State Park for the annual Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival. The event’s centerpiece is its lineup of string performers entertaining the crowds with bluegrass, folk and blues tunes. There’s also a jam tent for those interested in doing impromptu sessions together. Food trucks serve options like barbecue and tacos, while exhibits show off handmade pottery, photography and quilts.

I-75 and U.S. Route 25W provide commuter routes

Commuters have direct access to Interstate 75. The highway goes straight to Knoxville, about 30 miles south. Drivers also have access to U.S. Route 25W, which goes to the nearby communities of Jacksboro and LaFollette. Located about 10 miles northeast, LaFollette Medical Center is the nearest hospital to Caryville. The town is also just over 40 miles north of McGhee Tyson Airport, the region’s hub for commercial flights.

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
1,205
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
1985
Months of Supply
3.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,058
Above the national average
1,931
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,500
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
27,007

Homes for Sale

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Caryville Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,944
Median Age
43
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$52,578
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$65,301

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.2%
College Graduates
12%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.6%
% Population in Labor Force
53.4%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®®

40 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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