Mountain Home
The eats of White Duck Taco Shop and shops of West Main Street
Local restaurants of downtown Johnson City, like White Duck Taco Shop, sit directly east of the neighborhood. “It’s not your typical taco restaurant,” says Linda Spencer, who works at Visit Johnson City across the street. “They have different kinds of tacos like Korean and chicken masala, and it’s right next door to Yee-Haw Brewing Company.” Alongside several other eateries, a walk down East Main Street offers stops into gift shops like The Generalist and Artisan’s Village. For big-name retailers, The Mall at Johnson City sits 2 miles north off North Roan Street, while a Publix sits northwest on the other side of North State of Franklin Road for groceries.
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Mountain views and early to mid-20th century homes
Apartments on the community's southern side, closer to East Tennessee State University, comprise roughly half of the neighborhood. The remaining residential landscape resides on the eastern portion of the neighborhood. A walk through the community reveals narrow sidewalks, a dotting of mature oak trees and sloping streets in the foothills north of Buffalo Mountain. Speed bumps throughout support the neighborhood’s quiet nature, slowing down cars as they pass older homes with wide front porches. Early to mid-20th century houses, alongside a handful built in the last five years, showcase ranch, Craftsman and American Foursquare styles. Potential homebuyers can expect a price range from $100,000 to $320,000, depending on size and condition.
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Afternoon stops into Mountain Home National Cemetery and Old Kiwanis Park
Mountain Home National Cemetery sits along Memorial Avenue. The cemetery, spanning over 100 acres and home to over 14,000 veteran graves, has been a place to pay respects and reflect since 1903. Old Kiwanis Park sits directly northeast, where a padded playground offers a place for little ones to explore while a pair of basketball courts welcome afternoon pick-up games. Meanwhile, the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on West State of Franklin Road is the place to go for live performances, from touring musicians to Broadway shows.
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The sounds and drinks of Blue Plum Festival
Founders Park, on the community's eastern tip, hosts many events throughout the year, including the much-anticipated Blue Plum Festival. The two-day music event held each June brings the community together through performances from local musicians. The festival name honors the city’s history, back when it was a burgeoning 19th-century village with a post office dubbed Blue Plum. “It’s a family-friendly event during the day and livens up even more at night with drinks and such,” says Kelly Hixson, principal broker and owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Greg Cox Real Estate, who has over 14 years of experience selling in the city. “My friend group and I used to all go down, and it was always a fun time.” Similarly, the Johnson City Farmers Market is held at the park's pavilion, offering artisanal goods and produce from local vendors every Saturday morning from May through October.Before-and after-school programming at South Side Elementary School
Young students attend South Side Elementary School, which maintains an A rating on Niche and offers South Side Educare. The before-and after-school program provides tutoring and homework assistance, as well as free play and art-focused activities. Fifth-and sixth-grade students attend Indian Trail Middle School before heading to Liberty Bell Middle School for seventh and eighth grade, both of which have an A rating. The remaining students attend Science Hill High School, which also holds an A rating.
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Short commutes to Johnson City and James H. Quillen VA Medical Center's
Johnson City Medical Center and James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, which serves the area’s veterans, reside within the community, making for short trips to the major employer. “The hospitals and us Realtors work in tandem,” Hixson says. “They bring the people, and we supply them with homes.” East Tennessee State University students can also get to class conveniently, as it is less than a mile south of the community. West State of Franklin Road connects commuters to Interstate 26, 2 miles east, which offers 18-mile trips north to Tri-Cities Airport with the help of State Route 75. Seven Johnson City Transit bus stops reside on Lamont and West Market streets, connecting riders to the greater Johnson City area.Emergency sirens and passing trains
Considering the significant presence of medical facilities in the neighborhood, those living nearby are subject to the sirens of emergency vehicles heading in and out of the area. Similarly, trains regularly pass through the community's southern side during the day and night. As these trains cut through downtown, they sound off whistles, which are in earshot of nearby houses. Though considered background noise to many, some may want to consider this before moving into the community.
Written By
Matthew Simmons
Photography Contributed By
Andrew Byrum
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Kellan Beaver
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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LANDON MORRISON
LANDON MORRISON
RE/MAX Preferred
(423) 328-8970
139 Total Sales
2 in Mountain Home
$176K - $208K Price Range
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Cory Parsons
Cory Parsons
eXp Realty, LLC
(681) 237-7484
413 Total Sales
8 in Mountain Home
$83K - $423K Price Range
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JEANNA LaBOSSIERE
JL
JEANNA LaBOSSIERE
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Preferred
(423) 401-2539
84 Total Sales
1 in Mountain Home
$149,500 Price
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Jil Piercy
JP
Jil Piercy
Responds QuicklyProperty Executives Johnson City
(423) 799-2368
112 Total Sales
4 in Mountain Home
$70K - $150K Price Range
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William (Bill) Lokar
William (Bill) Lokar
Responds QuicklyWeichert Realtors Saxon Clark KPT
(423) 340-4200
41 Total Sales
1 in Mountain Home
$140,500 Price
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LISA BROWN
LISA BROWN
Responds QuicklyCrye-Leike Lakeway West
(865) 327-2101
260 Total Sales
1 in Mountain Home
$239,900 Price
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 6th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Founders Park
Old Kiwanis Park
Transit
Mountain Home Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mountain Home, Johnson City sell after 148 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mountain Home, Johnson City over the last 12 months is $614,900, up 114% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$614,900
Median Sale Price
$614,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$614,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
114%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$276
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
630
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,423
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$675 - $875 per month
- The Harbor
- 2-4 Beds
- 2-4 Baths
- 926+ Sq Ft
- 1109 University Pkwy
- Johnson City, TN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,970
Median Age
31
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,066
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,649
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Quiet living just one block from downtown Johnson City
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Serene mountain living at the foot of Buffalo Mountain
Keystone
A small Johnson City suburb full of recreational opportunities
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An enduring suburban community northeast of downtown Johnson City
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