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Alexander
Mills - central; just south of US-74
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Bostic
- central; northeast of Forest City on NC-1006
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Caroleen
- southeast; on US-221-A
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Chimney
Rock - west; on US-64/74-A
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Cliffside
- southeast; on US-221-A
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Ellenboro
- east; intersection of US-74 business and NC-1749
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Forest
City - central; on US-74 business and US-221-A; north of
US-74
How about a downtown with sidewalks that you can walk down,
streets you can cross safely, and trees, shrubs and lots of
beautiful flowers? A downtown where you can see car shows,
have fun at festivals (right downtown!) and even participate
in street dancing? Hey, you can buy a house in Forest City
for a lot less than so many other places I could name — and
with low taxes to match. For a list of real estate agents in
Forest City, go to
NCMLF.com
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Henrietta
- southeast; on US-221A
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Lake Lure
- west; on US-64/74-A
To be brutal, Lake Lure is the Lake; no real down town. If you are wealthy — and fortunate —
enough to afford one, the lakefront homes are what so many
of us dream about. A drive around the west side of the lake
on Memorial Drive (US-64/74A) is very revealing. And, as an
additional reward, there
is a great restaurant (with very relaxing view of the
lake through their picture windows) on the south side of the
lake at the
intersection of NC-9. That view of Lake Lure is almost like
looking at a Norwegian fiord.
There are some great real estate
values on the east side of Lake Lure. (You need to take Bills Creek Road and
follow the signs.) There are concerted efforts by other developers to create
similar communities. And that is the subject of an intense debate
in the community of Lake Lure. Even if you don't intend
to buy, Lake Lure is well worth a look.You'll find a list of real estate
agents in the Lake Lure area at
NCMLH.com
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Rutherfordton - central;at intersection of US-64 and
US-221
When I first saw Rutherfordton I was not favorably
impressed. It is an old town and, at least the downtown,
looks it. I called it the city of seven hills (no I didn't
count them) and was lucky to find a parking spot three
blocks away from the Chamber of Commerce. But what this old
town has, and lots of, is flavor. The people greet you - a
stranger - on the streets with smiles and they obviously
mean it. Even the town's cops are eager to please (as long as
you obey their laws, I guess). There are a few very
attractive homes for sale in the very attractive residential
areas - especially north of downtown. Rutherfordton is a
town where you wouldn't mind raising kids. A list of the
local real estate agencies can be viewed at
NCMLF.com.
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Shiloh
- southwest of intersection of US-74 and US-221
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Spindale
- central; between Rutherfordton and Forest City
The
communities on these pages are listed alphabetically so
Spindale would have been last, anyway. But if not, I would
have made it last. In Spindale there is Main Street with its
(mostly) old buildings and atmosphere. Then there is the
US-74-A parkway (freeway?) to the west with its new shopping
centers, office parks and hotels. And, also on the west
side, there is Isothermal Community
College. I haven't viewed the campus close-up but from the highway, it is
beautiful especially with the nicely landscaped lawn and pond. The college
make Spindale very different from its two neighbors, Rutherfordton and
Forest City. Young adults, especially college students, have a way of doing
that. Most of the houses for sale are in more spaced out residential areas —
almost rural in character. And, if you are on a budget, you'll love the
prices and taxes. As a chap from Massachusetts remarked, "What taxes?"
Find out more from one of the real estate agencies in
Spindale:
NCMLF.com
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Sunshine
- north of Bostic on Sunshine-Bostic Rd (NC-1006)
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Thermal
City - northcentral; on US-221 just north of Union Mills
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Union
Mills - northcentral; just west of US-221
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