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Orebank

Orebank

$201,803 Average Value
$251 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Orebank's combination of comfort and convenience

The suburban neighborhood of Orebank sits east of Kingsport, just outside the city boundaries. The feeling of distance from the city draws many residents to the area. Despite its peaceful character, the area is conveniently located along Stone Drive, with nearby shopping and dining areas. “It feels suburban, but you’re five minutes from Target and a mile from the grocery store,” says Mary Glenn Lively, a Realtor with Southern Dwellings who has lived in Kingsport for nearly 20 years. “But you can’t feel you’re that close.”

Bungalows and cottages, with some scattered manufactured homes

Orebank Road rolls along the Appalachian foothills of Northeast Tennessee. Streets often branch off toward the ridge at the neighborhood’s south. Homes are closely packed and have small yards, sometimes with chain-link fences around the property. Bungalows and one-story cottages make up many of the area’s single-family homes and can sell from the mid-$100,000s to upper $200,000s. Manufactured homes often go between $80,000 and the high $100,000s. Homes along the top of the ridge tend to be well-maintained ranch-style properties and rarely go on the market.

Homes in Orebank typically go between the mid-$100,000s to the upper $200,000.
Homes in Orebank typically go between the mid-$100,000s to the upper $200,000.
This bungalow with simple but tasteful landscaping is located on Mount Vernon Drive in Orebank.
This bungalow with simple but tasteful landscaping is located on Mount Vernon Drive in Orebank.
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Convenient shopping centers on Stone Drive

Stone Drive is the main commercial corridor through the area, with car dealers and industrial suppliers directly outside the neighborhood. The Kingsport Pavilion Shopping Center is roughly a mile down the road toward Kingsport. The mall has a Target alongside traditional big-box stores like Kohls and Bath and Body Works. Aldi is across the street with groceries, and several fast-food restaurants sit within the shopping center. Local restaurants can be found closer to Downtown Kingsport.

A range of fast-food and family restaurants are located along Stone Drive near Orebank.
A range of fast-food and family restaurants are located along Stone Drive near Orebank.
Aldi is the nearest option for groceries, located a mile from Orebank.
Aldi is the nearest option for groceries, located a mile from Orebank.
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Transportation through Northeast Tennessee

Orebank sits off Stone Drive, also known as U.S. Highway 11W, through the Kingsport area. The neighborhood is about 7 miles from Downtown Kingsport, while Bristol is roughly 17 miles the other direction. While the Kingsport Area Transit System doesn’t serve areas outside the city limits, the Northeast Tennessee Regional Public Transit System — NET Trans — allows residents to schedule pickups and drop-offs to get where they need to go.

Education at Sullivan County Schools

Orebank is within the Sullivan County Schools district, with several different school zones in the neighborhood. Most students can attend Indian Springs Elementary and Sullivan Central Middle, which each receive B-minus grades from Niche. West Ridge High receives a C-plus grade and offers various Career and Technical Education courses, including accounting, nursing and culinary arts.

Students from Orebank begin their education at Indian Springs Elementary School, rated B-minus by Niche.
Students from Orebank begin their education at Indian Springs Elementary School, rated B-minus by Niche.
Students from Orebank finish their education at West Ridge High School in Blountville, rated C-plus by Niche.
Students from Orebank finish their education at West Ridge High School in Blountville, rated C-plus by Niche.
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The Kingsport Greenbelt and a golf course for outdoor recreation

The eastern terminus of the Kingsport Greenbelt is at Cleek Road in Orebank. The paved trail runs 11 miles along Reedy Creek through Kingsport and is a favorite for bikers and joggers, with over 1,000 people utilizing it on an average day. Roughly four miles the other way is the public Crockett Ridge Golf Course, which offers an 18-hole course, a driving range, and a pro shop.

The Kingsport Greenbelt stretches 11 miles, making it perfect for bikers and joggers.
The Kingsport Greenbelt stretches 11 miles, making it perfect for bikers and joggers.
Crockett Ridge Golf Course is nestled in the scenic landscape of Kingsport, Tennessee.
Crockett Ridge Golf Course is nestled in the scenic landscape of Kingsport, Tennessee.
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Events at the Exchange Place Living History Farm

Less than a mile west of the neighborhood on Orebank Road is the Exchange Place Living History Farm. The site has interpreters portraying 19th-century farm life and hosts several events throughout the year, including the Spring Garden Fair and the Fall Folk Arts Festival, as well as Halloween and Christmas celebrations.

Watch volunteers weave in traditional ways at the Spring Garden Fair in Kingsport.
Watch volunteers weave in traditional ways at the Spring Garden Fair in Kingsport.
You can find all kinds of herbs and plants at the Spring Garden Fair in Kingsport.
You can find all kinds of herbs and plants at the Spring Garden Fair in Kingsport.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tri-Cities

25 min drive

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Orebank Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$424,900
Median Sale Price
$424,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$424,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$330,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$251

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
350
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,207
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,037

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
991
Median Age
46
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$58,749
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,789

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.1%
College Graduates
35.4%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.4%
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®

2 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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