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Where to live: Southeast US
Posted on 12/15/25 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 12/15/25 at 12:18 pm
Im coming to this board in hopes of finding some lesser known locations. I have the ability to work remote and can live anywhere but want to be somewhat close to family.
Id like to be close enough to water that having a boat makes sense but im willing to give that up if its a place with a lot of cheap land. Lower crime obviously preferred so no large cities but I'd like to be within a 2 hour drive of an international airport. This is a few years away so projectability is important and obviously cost of living will be a factor as well
A couple places I've looked into:
Knoxville
Asheville outskirts (Hendersonville)
Hot Springs
Tampa
Charleston
Wilmington
I realize these are all well known popular places. Hoping this board can give some suggestions for something lesser known
I'd like to live on the coast but I'm unsure if I want to deal with the heat of Florida. I love salt water fishing but one of the more mountain lake style destinations may be preferred.
Id like to be close enough to water that having a boat makes sense but im willing to give that up if its a place with a lot of cheap land. Lower crime obviously preferred so no large cities but I'd like to be within a 2 hour drive of an international airport. This is a few years away so projectability is important and obviously cost of living will be a factor as well
A couple places I've looked into:
Knoxville
Asheville outskirts (Hendersonville)
Hot Springs
Tampa
Charleston
Wilmington
I realize these are all well known popular places. Hoping this board can give some suggestions for something lesser known
I'd like to live on the coast but I'm unsure if I want to deal with the heat of Florida. I love salt water fishing but one of the more mountain lake style destinations may be preferred.
This post was edited on 12/15/25 at 12:55 pm
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Posted on 12/15/25 at 12:32 pm to Yeti_Chaser
quote:
I'd like to live on the coast but I'm unsure if I want to deal with the heat of Florida. I love salt water fishing
It's not tropically hot, you'll be fine.
Look between Cedar Key and Tarpon Springs. There aren't too many coastal areas that are "undiscovered" these days, but this stretch is pretty low-key.
I would recommend something around Carabelle/Panacea, but the damned black flies will eat your arse alive.
This post was edited on 12/15/25 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 12/15/25 at 12:35 pm to Yeti_Chaser
quote:
no large cities
quote:
A couple places I've looked into:
Knoxville
Asheville outskirts (Henderson)
Hot Springs
Tampa
Charleston
Posted on 12/15/25 at 12:54 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Yea that's the point of this post. If it's not a medium plus sized city chances are I haven't heard of it
Posted on 12/15/25 at 1:47 pm to Yeti_Chaser
quote:
Asheville outskirts (Hendersonville)
If this is an area that you end up targeting let me know. My parents have a property in Hendersonville and love it. Happy to answer any questions.
Posted on 12/15/25 at 2:13 pm to Yeti_Chaser
I can sell you a place on Sanibel Island if you want. ?? 45 minutes from RSW, 2 hours to Miami. 2.5 to Tampa, 3.5 to Orlando. Get a place in Asheville for the summers (direct flight between punta gorda and Asheville).
Posted on 12/15/25 at 6:42 pm to Yeti_Chaser
Nothing is cheap within an hour radius of Charleston so I'd rule that out
Posted on 12/15/25 at 6:54 pm to Yeti_Chaser
We are full
Posted on 12/15/25 at 6:58 pm to Yeti_Chaser
Paducah and Chattanooga are perfect places for all the amenities but none of the big city headaches. We visit often, in-laws live in Hopkinsville, KY.
Posted on 12/15/25 at 7:01 pm to Yeti_Chaser
Bawcomville
Berwick
Berwick
Posted on 12/15/25 at 7:01 pm to Yeti_Chaser
Just live in Florida
Posted on 12/15/25 at 7:06 pm to Yeti_Chaser
New Iberia. On the coast, great fishing and barbers.
Posted on 12/15/25 at 8:41 pm to wesfau
quote:
Look between Cedar Key and Tarpon Springs. There aren't too many coastal areas that are "undiscovered" these days, but this stretch is pretty low-key.
Hernando Beach, FL - 1 hour from Tampa International and under 2 HR from Orlando airport. You can get a home on a canal with direct Gulf access for 600-700K on stilts or 400K one story. Area is surrounded by wildlife preserves but 10 minutes to Wal Marks. By Louisiana standards the inshore fishing and food is sub par but offshore fishing can be as good once you figure it out but no yellow fin. If you go any further South the prices are going to go up as well as density in population.
Posted on 12/15/25 at 8:41 pm to Yeti_Chaser
Abbeville SC
Posted on 12/15/25 at 8:44 pm to Yeti_Chaser
Pendelton, SC is pretty cool. Was considering moving there for the laid back, slow, low crime community with some walkability in parts.
Close to 85/385. Not far from Greenville. Cool spot.
Close to 85/385. Not far from Greenville. Cool spot.
Posted on 12/15/25 at 8:45 pm to Yeti_Chaser
Ocean Springs, MS
Bay St. Louis, MS
Bay St. Louis, MS
Posted on 12/15/25 at 8:46 pm to Yeti_Chaser
Sugar Tit, SC
Posted on 12/15/25 at 9:02 pm to Yeti_Chaser
Look into Beaufort, SC rather than Charleston.
Beaufort SC
Beaufort SC
This post was edited on 12/15/25 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 12/15/25 at 9:09 pm to Yeti_Chaser
South Central Tennessee is great. Nashville Airport is about 2 hours from me. There is very little crime and land is not terribly expensive.
Posted on 12/15/25 at 9:45 pm to Yeti_Chaser
quote:
Charleston
Is full. Try elsewhere. Outside of the state of South Carolina is best.
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