Borden Village
A community gathering place at Borden Park
The neighborhood is built around Borden Park, a central hub for gatherings and outdoor activity. It has amenities such as tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground and trails through the woods. A community center within the park can be reserved and is often utilized by neighborhood residents. Less than half a mile from the neighborhood, Riverview Park has a safari-themed splash pad as well as eight pickleball courts.
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Highly rated Kingsport schools
Kingsport City Schools serve Borden Village, which is zoned to Lincoln Elementary. The school receives an A-minus grade from Niche. Students then can attend either A-graded Ross N. Robinson Middle or B-plus-graded John Sevier Middle before reuniting at the district’s only high school, Dobyns-Bennett High. The school receives an A grade from Niche, which ranks it the 19th-best public high school in the state.
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Centrally located between downtown and suburban shopping centers
Borden Village has access to shopping and dining on both sides of the neighborhood. Downtown is roughly a mile northwest and has plenty of local flavor, from restaurants to boutiques. Several shopping centers are directly southeast of Borden Village, across Eastman Road. The Greenacres Shopping Center has an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and a Dollar General, while the Food City grocery store is next door in the Southland Shopping Center. Roughly a mile down Fort Henry Drive is the Fort Henry Mall, which includes several shops and the NCG Cinema.
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Small bungalows, cottages and ranch-style homes
Small one-story homes sit along the narrow streets of Borden Village, sometimes with chain-link fences marking off the pocket-sized yards. Bungalows, cottages and ranch-style houses are most common. Prices range between $100,000 and the mid-$200,000s based on square footage and condition.
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Events within Kingsport include Fun Fest
Annual events are popular throughout Kingsport. The most expansive is the nine-day Fun Fest, which starts with neighborhood-level block parties, including one in Borden Village. The festival is capped with three consecutive nights of concerts at Dobyns-Bennett High’s football stadium. Prior headliners include Goo Goo Dolls and Phillip Phillips. “Fun Fest is huge,” Lively says. “It brings people in from everywhere, and it’s a lot of fun.” Other events focus on downtown, including the city’s Fourth of July celebration and Santa Claus’ arrival to Kingsport on the traditional Santa Train, which has run through Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee every December for over 80 years.Walkable neighborhood with cars needed to get around the city
Borden Village is roughly a mile from downtown Kingsport, but is directly next to the area’s largest employer, Eastman Chemical. While residents can walk their neighborhood, including to Borden Park, cars are often necessary for errands around Kingsport. The Kingsport Area Transit System operates a bus line with a stop within the neighborhood. Tri-Cities Airport, 13 miles away, offers flights to hubs including Charlotte and Atlanta.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cory Parsons
Cory Parsons
eXp Realty, LLC
(681) 237-7484
413 Total Sales
2 in Borden Village
$110K - $178K Price Range
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Kristina Kilgore
Kristina Kilgore
The Addington Agency Bristol
(423) 418-5873
117 Total Sales
1 in Borden Village
$153,500 Price
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Sarah Powers Parker
Sarah Powers Parker
Responds QuicklyArbella Properties JC
(423) 523-8845
131 Total Sales
1 in Borden Village
$180,000 Price
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Heather Price
Heather Price
KW Kingsport
(423) 397-2937
246 Total Sales
3 in Borden Village
$89K - $255K Price Range
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GRAHAM WITHERSPOON
GRAHAM WITHERSPOON
True North Real Estate
(423) 251-8165
109 Total Sales
1 in Borden Village
$190,000 Price
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Tony Vaughn
Tony Vaughn
Momentum Group
(423) 250-2361
98 Total Sales
2 in Borden Village
$74K - $190K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Scott Adams Memorial Skate Park
Borden Park
Riverview Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Borden Village | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Borden Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Borden Village, Kingsport sell after 115 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Borden Village, Kingsport over the last 12 months is $490,000, up 45% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$385,570
Median Sale Price
$490,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$675,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$340,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
45%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$200
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
778
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,296
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,298
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,577
Median Age
44
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,499
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,605
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.9%
College Graduates
16.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
% Population in Labor Force
49.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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.
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