Greenville Magazine - June 2008 - (Page 56)

time, Crigler says, to make a move. “Whether you’re transferring in or already living here, it’s a great time to buy or move up,” he says. “Rates are terrific, and values are remaining steady and have actually bumped up a little bit. I think it’s going to be a good, solid, steady year.” Buying by the Numbers What can you buy for $150,000 or less? under $350,000 Typical listings might range from a home with 3 ½ acres in Pickens to a 3 bedroom/3 bath town home on the Eastside. If proximity to downtown is what you’re looking for, you can buy in the North Main Area in this price range, but if Simpsonville’s where you hope to live, you can find a single family home with 3 or 4 bedrooms in this range. Where can you live for $250,000 or less? Homes are available in well-known neighborhoods including Pebble Creek, Neely Farm and Heritage Lakes along with Paris Mountain, Powdersville and the Augusta Road area. A typical sampling in this price range might include a 4 bedroom/2 bath home in the historic Overbrook area or a contemporary home in an established Eastside community such as Dove Tree. Where will you find homes under $350,000? $450,000 or less You’ll find a wide selection of homes in this price range from a 5 bedroom/3 bath in Gower Estates to a 4 bedroom/3 bath in Wimberly Farms. In this range, you can find renovated homes in well-established areas, waterfront property, new construction or homes with land for horses. Planning to spend somewhere around $450,000? Consider River Walk, Asheton Springs, Chatelaine or Keowee Key. New construction is available in luxurious condos on the Eastside, and homes have been offered in this range in areas including Stonehaven. Have a budget of about $550,000? about $550,000 Typical purchases in this range might include Thornblade, Augusta Road, Pebble Creek or Montebello. Farther from town, this price range will afford luxurious living plus property in areas such as Glassy Mountain or Lake Keowee. Looking to spend $650,000 or more? You’ll find some of Greenville’s in-town luxury condominiums in this price range along with areas including The Cliffs properties and Augusta Road. Wondering what’s out there for $750,000 or more? $750,000 or more Greenville offers many listings in this price range and above with a fair number of properties topping the million dollar mark. Chanticleer, Thornblade, waterfront on Lake Keowee and McDaniel Avenue can all be considered at this spending level. GM 56 Greenville maGazine | may/june 2008

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Greenville Magazine - June 2008 Contents From the Publisher My Greenville Everyday Heroes Tackling Diversity Greenville’s Gone Global In The Lead From the Pros Anderson Suburban Sprawl Wellness The REAL State of Real Estate Something to Bark About Minority-owned Business A Look Back 1-Tank Trips Private School Resource Guide After Hours The Bulletin Around Town Viewpoints

Greenville Magazine - June 2008

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