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Hunter

Hunter

$284,631 Average Value
$439 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Rural living at the foot of Holston Mountain

Hunter sits at the foot of Holston Mountain, combining a rural residential landscape with the outdoor recreation available in its natural surroundings. Swimming holes, paddling on the Watauga River and other activities are nearby. While U.S. Route 91 connects residents to Elizabethton and the neighboring tri-cities for work and shopping, many choose Hunter and stay there because it is a little farther out. “It’s very rural, and you’re going to get some good mountain views,” says Katy Bennett, a Realtor with Hurd Realty. “There’s a lot of people that have been there for a long time. That’s where the family is, so that’s where people want to be.”
Nestled at the foot of Holston Mountain, Hunter combines serenity with nature’s beauty.
Nestled at the foot of Holston Mountain, Hunter combines serenity with nature’s beauty.
The landmark home atop the hill in Hunter serves as a welcoming sight for residents returning home.
The landmark home atop the hill in Hunter serves as a welcoming sight for residents returning home.
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Exploring Blue Hole Falls

Nearby recreation is limited mostly to outdoor activities due to Hunter's location. Hunter Elementary School has multiple playgrounds, swing sets and a covered pavilion. Star Fitness, located just outside the neighborhood, is an athletic facility with a gym, fitness classes and other amenities. Wahoo’s Adventure Watauga River Outpost sits within the neighborhood, off John Sheffield Private Drive. Alongside booking a campsite for the weekend, visitors can sign up for guided kayak and rafting tours on the water. Blue Hole Falls, 8 miles northeast, offers another way to enjoy the outdoors. Its half-mile trail loop leads to three separate waterfalls, which are fed by Mill Creek and drop into natural swimming pools. The falls sit along Panhandle Road, which leads up Holston Mountain to panoramic views at Holston High Point and the RF-4C Jet Crash Memorial Site.
Hikers explore scenic trails leading to Blue Hole Falls near Elizabethton.
Hikers explore scenic trails leading to Blue Hole Falls near Elizabethton.
Hunter offers a peaceful blend of rural living, mountain views, and outdoor fun.
Hunter offers a peaceful blend of rural living, mountain views, and outdoor fun.
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Hunter's ranch-style homes

U.S. Route 91 runs diagonally through the community past Elizabethton Municipal Airport to the west and beyond the white spire of Stoney Creek Baptist Church marking the community’s eastern edge. Residential areas branch off the thoroughfare and are just wide enough for cars to slowly pass one another. Ranch-style homes built from the early 1900s onward comprise much of the community, but there is a pocket of New Traditional styles in the Hunter Ridge subdivision. With a CAP Index crime score of 1, compared to the national average of 4, Hunter offers quiet, half-acre lots accommodating above-ground pools, chicken coops and sheds. “It’s nice because of the mountains, but the elevation is not high enough to where it’s too steep to garden,” Bennett says. Prices typically range from $125,000 to $570,000 for a larger, more recently built home. Condos are also available closer to the main road and range in price from $150,000 to $200,000.
Ranch-style homes in Hunter blend charm with spacious, half-acre lots.
Ranch-style homes in Hunter blend charm with spacious, half-acre lots.
Quiet streets in Hunter invite residents to enjoy a slower pace of life.
Quiet streets in Hunter invite residents to enjoy a slower pace of life.
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Shopping and dining along State Route 91

Dollar General and Redi Mart are along State Route 91, but residents must make the 3-mile trip to Food City in Downtown Elizabethton for a larger selection of groceries. Walmart Supercenter and Lowe’s Home Improvement are 2 miles farther away. Closer to home, Kimbo’s serves breakfast in its cow-themed interior, while the family owned Burger Hut is proudly open seven days a week. Downtown Elizabethton’s East Elk Avenue has more options for shopping and dining.
Riverside Taphouse in Hunter offers a relaxing spot to enjoy drinks by the river.
Riverside Taphouse in Hunter offers a relaxing spot to enjoy drinks by the river.
The Coffee Company in Hunter brews fresh, local coffee for a cozy, inviting experience.
The Coffee Company in Hunter brews fresh, local coffee for a cozy, inviting experience.
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Unaka High School's extracurriculars

Prekindergarten through eighth-grade students enroll at Hunter Elementary School, which feeds into Unaka High School. Both receive a C-plus rating on Niche. Unaka High School's students can join Future Farmers of America, Future Business Leaders of America and several other extracurriculars.
Unaka High School encourages academic excellence and student growth.
Unaka High School encourages academic excellence and student growth.
T A Dugger Junior High School fosters leadership and lifelong learning in every student.
T A Dugger Junior High School fosters leadership and lifelong learning in every student.
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Commuting to the Tri-Cities

State Route 91 runs through the southern portion of the community, connecting residents to Downtown Elizabethton 4 miles southwest. “People that live in Elizabethton commute out of the area for work,” says Dale Williams, owner of Rainbow Realty and Elizabethton resident. Commuters can reach Bristol, 25 miles north, via U.S. Route 19 and Kingsport, 35 miles northwest, via Interstate 26. Meanwhile, Johnson City sits 14 miles southwest, along U.S. Route 321. The route also leads to Johnson City Medical Center and James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, which provides care for veterans, both a mile farther in the same direction. Elizabethton Municipal Airport sits directly southwest of the community and can account for occasional overhead noise from small private planes and piloting lessons. Tri-Cities Airport, 30 miles northwest, connects travelers to five major international airports.
Food City in Hunter provides convenient grocery shopping with local favorites.
Food City in Hunter provides convenient grocery shopping with local favorites.
Redi Mart in Hunter offers quick stops for essentials and friendly service.
Redi Mart in Hunter offers quick stops for essentials and friendly service.
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Carter County Club Cruise-ins

Classic cars fill Downtown Elizabethton for Carter County Car Club Cruise-ins every Saturday from May through October. The event sees people from around the region stopping by East Elk Avenue to display their vehicles and spark conversations with fellow enthusiasts. The cruise-ins also fundraise to support local children's charities.
Canoes glide smoothly on Wahoo's Adventure Watauga River year-round.
Canoes glide smoothly on Wahoo's Adventure Watauga River year-round.
Star Fitness in Hunter offers a spacious gym for residents to stay active and healthy.
Star Fitness in Hunter offers a spacious gym for residents to stay active and healthy.
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Transit

Airport

Tri-Cities

43 min drive

Hunter Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$1,499,000
Median Sale Price
$594,681
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,650,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$225,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,499,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
97%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$439

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
547
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,585
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,060
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
22,215

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,844
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.7%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$58,552
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,590

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
% Population in Labor Force
67%

Area Factors

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Walk Score®

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