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Hampton

Hampton

Neighborhood in Johnson City, Tennessee

Washington County 37658
$213,439 Average Value
$227 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

A small-town feel with ample ways to explore wildlife

Hampton first appeared on the map in the late 1860s when the president of the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad named the community after his wife. Four mountains frame the area, warranting slow growth in the years following its establishment and the laid-back nature of its current state. "Hampton is a sweet little town and removed from the hustle and bustle of Elizabethton and Johnson City," says Sierra Arnett, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Security Real Estate and Northeast Tennessee native. "You feel like you're in a different world. It's a slower way of life and the people there are kind and welcoming." Its natural surroundings cater to various recreational opportunities, where residents can spend a day fishing and swimming at Watauga Lake or hiking out to nearby Laurel Falls. Though a handful of local establishments serve the area, the shopping and opportunities of Elizabethton are just 5 miles north.

Days spent on Watauga Lake

“Watauga Lake is a major tourist attraction in that area,” Arnett says. The lake is a 4-mile trip northeast, where visitors splash about at Shook Branch Swimming Area. “Winter is one of the most popular times of the year for fishing out on the lake,” Arnett says. Anglers can drop their watercraft in at Rat Branch Boat Ramp for a day of casting lines. Laurel Fork Trailhead sits closer to home in the neighborhood. The trail leads to the foot of Laurel Falls’ 40-foot-high cascades, where visitors cool off in the natural pool below after the 1.5-mile trek. Residents also stop by Hampton Watershed Trails off 1st Avenue to enjoy local wildlife or pedal its mountain biking paths.

Johnson City is currently expanding Tweetsie Trail, its well-known railroad-turned multi-use pathway. The trail starts in Downtown Johnson City, runs through Elizabethton and will soon stretch southeast through the community to the foot of Cedar Mountain. The city plans to finish the expansion by 2025.
There's the local Shook Branch Swimming Area for residents at the Watauga Point Recreational Area just outside of Hampton, TN.
There's the local Shook Branch Swimming Area for residents at the Watauga Point Recreational Area just outside of Hampton, TN.
Residents can enjoy a hike through the forest at the Hampton Watershed Trails located in Hampton, TN.
Residents can enjoy a hike through the forest at the Hampton Watershed Trails located in Hampton, TN.
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Ranch-style homes and varying acreage

A drive through Hampton’s central residential pocket reveals a series of grid-like streets encompassed by the ridgelines of neighboring mountains. Enduring sidewalks with grass-filled cracks denote the community’s age alongside centuries-old churches and “Butler Mansion,” Simerly’s Italianate-style home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Early 1900s ranch-style homes fill the remainder of Hampton’s historic district alongside a handful of Cape Cod, Colonial and cottage styles. Lots average just over a quarter acre, which increases in the rural portions of the neighborhood farther out. Here, narrow roads past mature trees and ranch-style homes, some of which sit on lots spanning more than 5 acres. Homes typically sell between $75,000 for a home in need of repair to $340,000. However, recently built homes on more land can reach up to $560,000.
Ranch styled homes are commonly found in the Hampton, TN neighborhood.
Ranch styled homes are commonly found in the Hampton, TN neighborhood.
A large, multifamily home in the neighborhood of Hampton, TN sits on a large grass lot.
A large, multifamily home in the neighborhood of Hampton, TN sits on a large grass lot.
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Laurel Fork Restaurant's breakfast offerings

Laurel Fork Restaurant is the only locally owned spot in the area. The diner’s busiest time of day is breakfast, when it serves southern comfort foods like biscuits and gravy within its casual dining room. A handful of chain restaurants like McDonald’s and Subway also line U.S. Route 19 for quick bites. From within the community, residents can also pick up daily essentials from Dollar General, groceries from Redi Mart Supermarket and tools for their next project at Brown’s Grocery & Hardware. Hampton Trails Bicycle Shop also provides repairs and equipment for all cyclists from amateurs to professionals. However, residents travel north to Downtown Elizabethton for a wider selection of restaurants and retail stores.
Brown's Hardware and Grocery is located right in the neighborhood and has a wide variety of home goods, supplies, and foods in Hampton, TN.
Brown's Hardware and Grocery is located right in the neighborhood and has a wide variety of home goods, supplies, and foods in Hampton, TN.
The Yard & Nursery Depot also offers a wide variety of local, fresh produce for residents in Hampton, TN.
The Yard & Nursery Depot also offers a wide variety of local, fresh produce for residents in Hampton, TN.
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Getting involved at Hampton High School

Hampton Elementary School teaches the area’s prekindergarten through eighth-grade students and holds a B-minus rating on Niche. The school sits within the community alongside Hampton High School, which maintains the same rating. High school students can participate in an array of student clubs and organizations ranging from Future Farmers of America to Architecture and Engineering Design.
Hampton Elementary School teaches the area’s prekindergarten through eighth-grade students and holds a B-minus rating on Niche.
Hampton Elementary School teaches the area’s prekindergarten through eighth-grade students and holds a B-minus rating on Niche.
Hampton High School located in Hampton, TN where students can participate in an array of student clubs and organizations ranging from Future Farmers of America to Architecture and Engineering Design.
Hampton High School located in Hampton, TN where students can participate in an array of student clubs and organizations ranging from Future Farmers of America to Architecture and Engineering Design.
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Getting around on U.S. Route 19

U.S. Route 19 runs through the center of the community, linking commuters to Elizabethton 5 miles north and Johnson City 15 miles northwest with the help of U.S. Route 321. The former is home to the Sycamore Shoals Hospital and Elizabethton Municipal Airport, which services private flights. Those looking to travel out of the area must take flights out of Tri-Cities Airport, a 32-mile trip northwest along Interstate 26

Hampton's flooding concerns

Considering its location in the valleys of surrounding mountains, Hampton is susceptible to flooding after heavy rainfalls and inland tropical storms. According to First Street, the community has a significant flooding risk, with roadways noted as the highest concern.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Sarah Powers Parker

    Sarah Powers Parker

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    Arbella Properties JC

    (423) 523-8845

    131 Total Sales

    1 in Hampton

    $175,000 Price

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  • Elizabeth Whittemore

    Elizabeth Whittemore

    KW Johnson City

    (423) 830-4401

    104 Total Sales

    1 in Hampton

    $122,500 Price

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  • Matthew Finstad

    Matthew Finstad

    Coldwell Banker Security Real Estate

    (423) 840-8637

    35 Total Sales

    1 in Hampton

    $78,000 Price

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  • Cory Parsons

    Cory Parsons

    eXp Realty, LLC

    (681) 237-7484

    413 Total Sales

    1 in Hampton

    $163,000 Price

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  • Krystin Cantrell

    Krystin Cantrell

    Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC

    (423) 278-9345

    114 Total Sales

    2 in Hampton

    $185,000 Price Range

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  • Jason Johnston

    Jason Johnston

    Coldwell Banker Security Real Estate

    (423) 460-8842

    71 Total Sales

    2 in Hampton

    $78K - $235K Price Range

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tri-Cities

42 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hampton US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

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Hampton Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Hampton, Johnson City sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hampton, Johnson City over the last 12 months is $390,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$439,900
Median Sale Price
$390,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$390,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$399,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$227

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
449
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1966
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,705
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
22,433

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,003
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$45,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,614

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.1%
College Graduates
20.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.8%
% Population in Labor Force
51.1%
Below the national average
65.1%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

26 / 100
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Arbella Properties JC
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