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LIVING
HERE

Small Town
Affordability

ith a healthy median home
W value of $276,100 and rent on
average only $973, Lincoln County’s
varied housing market has a place for
everyone. Single-family homes, lakeside
condominiums and apartments mean a
variety of choices for all levels of income.
While a waterfront home may top $1 million,
Lincolnton and areas in the west of the county
offer home prices that are less than the county
average; a three-bedroom single family home
can be purchased in the low $200Ks.
An hour from Charlotte and just a little longer
to Asheville makes living in Lincoln County
free and easy. Residents enjoy the charm of
small-town living while being within range of
the larger job markets the cities offer. Many
people, of course, choose to live and work
in Lincoln County; the lower cost of living in
the county, along with the smiling faces along
the sidewalks, mean making a home here is
attractive for families and individuals alike.
Home prices have been on the rise – up more
than 20% in the past few years . The good news
for buyers and sellers is that once houses are
placed on the market, they tend to sell within
less than one month. Plus, the property tax rate is
lower than the national average.

The area’s growth with new construction
means that those who wish to have a brand-
new home have plenty of options. Traditional
neighborhoods invite residents to settle in
for a lifetime. Possibilities include living in the
larger City of Lincolnton or retreating to the
smaller bedroom communities to experience
the peace and quiet of the countryside.
Search the membership directory of the
Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of
Commerce to find the best realtors. Chamber
members represent both sellers and buyers.
See more at lincolnchambernc.org.
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