I want to retire early! SF with no kids & big dogs. Looking for a home in decent shape, 800-1200 sqft, preferably with a little land. I can relocate anywhere in the USA - rural, small town, small city (NMT 100,000) but NOT a larger city. Price, safety, and stress free living are my number one priorities. Also, great outdoor lifestyles activities (hiking, mountain biking...etc) and low property & state taxes would be a huge bonus. I am fine with rural as long as I'm within about 100 miles of an area with modern convieniences. Any suggestions? Any one know of any great places, tucked away somewhere with cheap, easy, stress free living?
2006-08-20 01:08:27 · 6 answers · asked by Smashing D 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
a friend told me recently that Victoria, Texas has the best pricing on homes.....Houston is an hour and a half away. The coast of Rockport, Texas (a thriving small town and very expensive property) is one hour away. We are from Texas and know that Victoria is a nice easy town. I think the population is about 50,000. We can't figure out why homes are so inexpensive, but she has researched it.
2006-08-20 01:27:04 · answer #1 · answered by Cassie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many parts of the rural South can fill that bill. Try the areas around Nashville, Tennessee, and the Smoky Mountain region. The climate's gentle (lower utilities), taxes are super low, in some places electricity is still at super low rates because of the rural electrification act, there's a lot of opportunity for outdoor activities and you can be in a larger city with an hour.
If you like a more snowy climate, the areas outside Lake George NY have a lot of homes that sell inexpensively, and you're only an hour from Albany. The scenery is gorgeous and if you like the outdoor life and four seasons, you can find a lot to enjoy. It's really quiet and low-stress, low crime rate, friendly people and a close-knit community. You have to be able to handle the snow though.
2006-08-20 08:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by wynterwood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The state of Maine - say, within 100 miles of Portland, Augusta or Bangor. Maine meets most of your criteria with the possible exception of "under $60k". For that, you'd probably have to settle for a trailer or a fixer-upper. Property taxes vary from town to town but are generally low. Absolutely safe and stress-free. If you're interested, ping me and I'll give you a real estate contact.
2006-08-20 08:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harrison, Arkansas, just south of Branson, Missouri
2006-08-20 08:13:39 · answer #4 · answered by darkesidhe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Within 100 miles of Asheville, NC. You would love it.
2006-08-20 08:15:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest NE PA area ( Wilkes-Barre / Scranton).... I think it would best fit your budgetary concerns.... also low crime. However that is just one place.... I am sure you will find places all over the US that fit your criteria.
2006-08-20 08:17:24 · answer #6 · answered by kitty.hicks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋