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A slow-paced life in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Tuckasegee, a community in North Carolina, has a few spelling variations, but most agree that the term comes from a Cherokee word meaning "place of the turtle." The verdant area sits within the Blue Ridge Mountains, with an elevation of around 2,100 feet. The Tuckasegee River, known locally as the "Tuck," winds through the community. The area attracts those looking to live in the countryside with lower property taxes. "Our tax base has been very reasonable here, an estimated half [of North Carolina's average property rate]," says Patricia Stanberry, a Jackson County Chamber Ambassador, as well as the broker and owner of Apple Realty LLC. "But they are revamping everything in Jackson [County] too. They've gone up on our tax base and adjusted the millage."
Buying a home and low crime scores in Tuckasegee
The community includes several cottages and chalets with mountain views. Generally, these homes feature wood siding and front porches. Over half of the residences sold are on lots larger than 2 acres. Some properties are suitable for keeping horses. The majority of move-in-ready houses range in price from $350,000 to $800,000. Lots containing manufactured homes cost between $230,000 and $350,000. Condos in Bear Lake Reserve range between $475,000 and $580,000. Tuckasegee has a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, much lower than the national average of 4. Jackson County isn't usually known for major earthquakes, but communities in the Blue Ridge Mountains can experience frequent seismic activity.
Trout fishing and kayaking on the Tuckasegee River
The "Tuck" is a favorite local river for fishing, canoeing and tubing. The waterway contains stone fishing weirs constructed by the indigenous Cherokee tribes in the region. The river is home to several varieties of trout, bass and catfish. Locals access the Tuckasegee River from many locations around the area, such off Shook Cove Road and Highway 107. East LaPorte River Access Park has a sand volleyball court and a play area. There are also multiple preserves and natural areas in the surrounding region. "Panthertown Valley is this huge conservation area [about 16 miles away] with all sorts of waterfalls and hiking trails. It's also horse-friendly," says Nancy Warriner, a region local and broker with Allen Tate Company Highlands.
Corner Market and nearby grocery stores in Sylva and Cashiers
The area contains several corner markets and stores selling convenience items, such as Tuckasegee Trading Co. Following Highway 107 leads to dining options like Cat's Table to the north and Happ's Place to the south. Sylva and Cashiers have supermarkets like Ingles Markets and Food Lion. There is also a Walmart Supercenter about 10 to 20 miles away in Sylva.
Enrolling in Jackson County Public Schools
Children may attend the elementary school, Blue Ridge School, or Cullowhee Valley School, which serves kindergarteners to eighth graders; both have B-minus ratings on Niche. Teens will likely enroll at the B-rated Smokey Mountain High in Sylva. According to Niche, the school is considered the second-best public high school in the county on Niche. Families can make written requests to Jackson County Public Schools for school choice. The superintendent will review each request and decide based on the student's best interest and available space.
Traveling on Highways 281 and 107
The country lane, Highway 281, reaches across the Tuckasegee area; the route intersects with Highway 107 in the community's northern section. Depending on the location, drivers can reach larger towns like Sylva and Cashiers within 12 to 24 miles. "Jackson County is [about] 16 miles to Franklin, Bryson City and Waynesville. You can reach Cashiers in the lower part of the county in about an hour and half," Stanberry says.
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On average, homes in Tuckasegee, Cullowhee sell after 133 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Tuckasegee, Cullowhee over the last 12 months is $477,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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