Oak Grove
Cooling off at Boone Lake Beach and purchasing rentals from Rockingham Marina
Situated a mile northeast of the community, off Boone Dam Road, Boone Lake Beach offers ample -parking that leads to a zoned-off swimming area to cool off from the summer heat. Alongside taking a dip in the lake, visits to the beach include picnics within the shade of old-growth trees or at one of several provided picnic tables, as well as catching glimpses of local wildlife. Meanwhile, those spending time on the water can tube, waterski or fish for bass and catfish. For those without personal watercraft, Rockingham Marina, less than a mile southeast of the neighborhood, offers rentals as well as supplies sold in its Marine Store and Café.From wooded ranch styles to a-line waterfront homes
Mid-to-late-20th-century ranch-style homes run along the community’s winding residential roads, where dense forestry provides a sense of rurality and privacy. These wooded portions open up to subdivisions developed at the turn of the century, filled with New Traditional-style homes. Closer to the shores of Boone Lake are one and two-story a-frame-style houses offering water views. Many along the waterfront feature private docks, providing a place to store boats and relax by the water. “It lost its appeal because of how muddy it got when they drained the lake for dam repairs," Versaw says. "People didn’t really go out on the lake. However, after the refilling in the last couple of years, people started getting back on the lake and property values went up again.” Prices for a home in Oak Grove range from $200,000 to $450,000, while larger recently built or waterfront homes can reach up to $600,000.Daniel Boone High Schoo's enduring school spirit
Young students attend Boones Creek Elementary School, which welcomes grades prekindergarten through 8th grade and maintains a B-minus rating on Niche. The school promotes the SafeTN app to students, staff and families. The system allows for anonymous reporting of misconduct, distressing behavior and other concerns to create a comfortable space for students to learn. The community’s oldest students head to Daniel Boone High School, which maintains a B-rating. The high school’s football team competes annually with their rivals, The David Crockett High School Pioneers. To build anticipation, the school hosts Musket Week, a series of different themed outfit days and a pep rally to get the school spirit pumping before the game.Dining and shopping along North Roan Street
Restaurants along North Roan Street make up the bulk of the area's dining options. Blue Gill’s Café presents a traditional breakfast diner feel, serving up dishes like biscuits and gravy and country-fried steak. Holy Tacos Cantina, along the same strip, is located directly southeast of the neighborhood. The eatery spans three stories and offers patio dining, providing a colorful and breathable atmosphere for patrons to enjoy a variety of Mexican fare. Similarly, shopping for groceries at Ingles Market and retail at the indoor stores of The Mall at Johnson City can be done along the throughway and within 6 miles of the neighborhood.Appalachian Fair's country acts and Demolition Derby
The Appalachian Fair, including its previous forms, has hosted a six-day festival in the heart of Gray since 1926. Those making the 3-mile drive southwest to the fairgrounds seek thrills on traditional carnival rides, as well as find a spot to enjoy live country performances, the Demolition Derby and plenty of other events for all ages. The fairgrounds also host several expos and shows throughout the year, ranging in interest from cattle shows to the Tri-Cities TOY & HOBBY Show & Sale.Downtown Johnson City access via Interstate 26
Interstate 26 sits 3 miles southwest of the community, offering 8-mile drives to downtown Johnson City southeast. Franklin Woods is a shorter trip in the same direction, 7 miles out, off Med Tech Parkway. Catching flights at Tri-Cities Airport 6 miles northeast is possible via a journey along North Roan Street and State Route 75. Students heading to class at Northeast State at Gray can reach its campus on Dillon Court along a 4-mile commute.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kelly Hixson
Berkshire Hathaway Greg Cox Real Estate
(423) 799-2598
121 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$452,000 Price
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Cory Parsons
eXp Realty, LLC
(681) 237-7484
413 Total Sales
3 in Oak Grove
$128K - $429K Price Range
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Amy Versaw
KW Johnson City
(423) 524-9573
70 Total Sales
3 in Oak Grove
$155K - $540K Price Range
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LANDON MORRISON
RE/MAX Preferred
(423) 328-8970
139 Total Sales
5 in Oak Grove
$255K - $800K Price Range
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Jason Johnston
Coldwell Banker Security Real Estate
(423) 460-8842
71 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$512,900 Price
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Sarah Powers Parker
Responds QuicklyArbella Properties JC
(423) 523-8845
131 Total Sales
2 in Oak Grove
$273K - $376K Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oak Grove | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
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Oak Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Grove, Johnson City sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Grove, Johnson City over the last 12 months is $399,900, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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