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Cheap land in and around the Smokies in western North Carolina
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:07 pm
I’ve been casually looking at land for sale and keep finding some very cheap stuff in the Smokies. Good area to retire to or no? What should I know about buying and building on ~10 acres in the Rockies of the east?
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Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:10 pm to TDsngumbo
I hope it's a good place to retire because we've already bought a piece of land up there. No timetable to start building, but the deal was too good to pass up and close to where we wanted to be.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:12 pm to TDsngumbo
check the road connecting the land to the nearest main highway. If the road is too narrow or too steep then it can have a huge impact on the price of construction.
Also look into how far the nearest water and electricity lines are to the property
Also look into how far the nearest water and electricity lines are to the property
This post was edited on 10/13/21 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:14 pm to TDsngumbo
My buddy bought 300 or so acres there and I never realized how beautiful the area is. This is a view from one of the ridges up high on his land. Retire? Yes for sure. Live? Nah
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:15 pm to TDsngumbo
The cheap stuff is very remote and often times hard to access. You’re going to need a septic rated for the amount of bedrooms you want. You’ll have to drill a well for water access. Don’t expect any of these things to happen in a timely manner. Business moves at a very slow pace here.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:19 pm to TDsngumbo
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Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:21 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
The closer you are to the park, the more expensive obviously. But also, watch acres, many times it would say 5 acres for 40k, but only about 1/2 an acre is usable for a house; the rest is the side of a mountain. But, seems like when you get about 20 to 30 minutes north of Gatlinburg, land prices go way down. Check out the land and farm website, they have a lot for sale. Cheap stuff is not always in the boonies.
This post was edited on 10/13/21 at 4:24 pm
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:23 pm to Feelthebarn
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Don't forget retirement age comes with more trips to the doctor and such events.
It might not bother you much now, but being 2 hours round trip from a doctor can be a pain in the arse once a week or more.
Not to mention medical care in general might not be at the level you require in those areas.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:29 pm to FreddieMac
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Cheap stuff is not always in the boonies.
What do you consider cheap? You’re not getting land with easy road access that’s 20-30 minutes from town for less than 10k an acre unless it’s wooded and steep.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:31 pm to Jones
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Retire? Yes for sure. Live? Nah
That’s interesting. You’d think if you would want to retire there you could live and enjoy it there today. That’s a rather weird take. Especially being so pretty.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:35 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
Most of the land I have been looking at the past week is about 30k to 40k for an acre depending on mountain view. I have seen a 2 acre plot for 100k in Weers valley with incredible views. That was pasture land that was being subdivided with a valley stream on it. So, I am thinking 30 to 50k per acre close to the park. I have seen wooded plots up to 10 acres with main road access in valleys for less than 10k an acre. Wife and I think we want to be in Tenn, so we have not looked at NC, but I hear the Ashville areas is beautiful and affordable.
This post was edited on 10/13/21 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:36 pm to Paul Allen
Living somewhere with zero responsibility vs having to work and raise a family comes with different factors wouldnt you say Paul?
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:39 pm to Paul Allen
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You’d think if you would want to retire there you could live and enjoy it there today. That’s a rather weird take
most people think retirement is a little different than working life. crazy take i know
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:40 pm to TDsngumbo
If you want cheap land you'd be better off looking in West Virginia tbh.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:45 pm to TDsngumbo
Check around Huntsville. Great location and in the mountains.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:45 pm to TDsngumbo
There is very cheap land in beautiful places in Colorado, Utah, etc as well, but its expensive as hell to get utilities, access, and construction out there.
This post was edited on 10/13/21 at 4:47 pm
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:50 pm to FreddieMac
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Most of the land I have been looking at the past week is about 30k to 40k for an acre depending on mountain view. I have seen a 2 acre plot for 100k in Weers valley with incredible views. That was pasture land that was being subdivided with a valley stream on it. So, I am thinking 30 to 50k per acre close to the park.
I wouldn’t recommend buying in one of these types of developments. They almost always never sell more than a few properties and the developers go bankrupt. The bank then sells off the remaining land for cheap and that’s how you end up with trailers surrounding your home with beautiful views.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 4:54 pm to Jones
Why be dismissive about it?
Most people retire in desirable places. Mountains, beaches, etc. A desirable place is a great fit for any age.
Most people retire in desirable places. Mountains, beaches, etc. A desirable place is a great fit for any age.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 5:00 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
Not sure I will do anything, I am researching. I have 13 to 15 years to figure it out.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 5:03 pm to Paul Allen
Because 20/30/40 year old me is different than 70 year old me. Life may begin to slow down where I am cool with being on a large piece of land away from everything
I dont see how this is hard to understand
I dont see how this is hard to understand
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