12 | Real Estate Market
“So, How Much House Can
We Get in the Mountains?”
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BY CHAD LARISCY
REALTOR & TEAM OWNER OF THE MOUNTAIN LIFE TEAM / KW REALTY
You’ll be pleasantly surprised at just how much
home you can get for your money in Union County. Buyers
from Florida and other parts of the country — even Atlanta —
can’t believe they can live on the lake or have a mountain house
on several acres for what they were paying back home. Even
compared to some of our neighboring counties, you’re going
to save $100,000 or so over comparable property.
2018 UNION COUNTY
REAL ESTATE STATS
617
194
Total number
of homes sold
Total number
of lots sold
Average sales
price of homes
sold
Average days
on market
It’s Better Here!
Blairsville-Union County
truly is the place to get
$235,510
away, relax and enjoy
God’s creation. We have
91
lakes and rivers. We have
Source: NEGB MLS
one of the nicest state
parks in the country, as
well as the highest point in Georgia. You won’t find quite the
same level of tourism found in some of the surrounding areas,
so you’re not going to be searching for a parking spot on Friday
night when all the cabin rental folks hit town.
Our area is very conducive to people who want a slower pace
of life. They love the small-town feel and the friendliness of the
community. The icing on the cake: The county is very well-governed
and property taxes are among the lowest in Georgia. And
young families are always happy to find that the school system
is just phenomenal.
There Are So Many Options
Your choices really are wide open here. You can go remote-andrustic
with a mountaintop retreat, or stick closer to town in one
of our charming neighborhoods. Acreage options run the gamut
from secluded land bordering the national forest to mini farms.
Depending on your elevation, you could be looking off into the
mountains of Western North Carolina. Or, you could be down
in a valley near a bubbling creek and looking up at Brasstown
Bald, which is really a spectacular view.
Looking for Amenities?
Another distinctive trait about our area is the number of communities
with strong amenities. Not just paved roads and a gated
entrance, but swimming, tennis, a clubhouse and even mountain
golf. Waterfront communities typically feature lakeside pavilions
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