Erwin, TN

32 Apartments for Rent

Ervin was the actual name of the Tennessee town, changed to Erwin by a typographical error that was never changed.

Erwin is a town in Tennessee which is the county seat of Unicol. This town of 6,000 people is a part of the metropolitan region of Johnson City. In terms of the census, it falls in the Johnston-Kingston-Virginia tri-cities region. The town obtained its name by a mishap in the post. D. J. N. Ervin donated 15 acres of land on which the town was founded. An error in posting and mailing led to the renaming of the town as Erwin. The area has a population density of people per square mile. This makes it one of the most vivid towns in the state. It is bustling with activity, and life in the town center reflects all the allure of modern living.

Moving to Erwin

A number of activities abound in the regions around Erwin especially in the Appalachian Trail. Erwin also presents a few challenges that one might want to take care of before moving. First, it is not recommended to live in the area close to the nuclear facility, but it doesn't present any real danger to the other neighborhoods so do not be worried. In essence, you should be safe in all other areas of Erwin. Secondly, the area has a significantly lower earthquake footprint than the entire state average, so it should not be a shaky affair moving here. However, the likelihood of floods and storms is slightly higher than the state average. Despite this fact, the recorded incidences of severe flooding are still few and far in between.

Securing housing should be done early in order to avoid having to settle for less. Housing in Erwin is on high demand because many people love the place so it is advisable to make property bookings in advance to avoid any disappointment. There are seven large universities in the vicinity of Erwin that present a chance to pursue academics for those interested in an urban environment with world class learning facilities.

Rental Homes

Securing rental housing in Erwin can prove tricky, but it is not impossible to find rental condos in the town center all year round. For those with pricier tastes, the Jonesborough road area presents some delectable properties.

Apartments for Sale

For those interested in owner-occupied properties, the Main street in the town has some wonderful properties up for sale. It is not suitable if you are looking to be renting an apartment, but it has some of the best studio apartments for sale.

Alternative Property

In such areas as the one immediately bordering Rolling Hills road, one may secure a one-bedroom apartment for rent. It is a wonderful place to fish for a rental apartment away from the hustle and bustle of the town.

Neighborhoods

Once you've chosen the type of housing that you prefer, then check out each of Erwin's neighborhoods and what they each offer.

Hulan Hollow: This is a rural neighborhood of Erwin that is primarily composed of medium sized housing. Most of the units are comprised of four bedroom apartments and small studio housing. Most of the housing falls in the established category, but are seldom old. The residences were mainly built between the seventies and the nineties, few of them before that. Vacancy rates are about four times lower than the national average.

Town Center: The Town Center is composed mainly of owner occupied housing. The units are composed primarily of three to four bedroom houses and apartments. Some of them are studio apartments and small one bedroom unit. It is a mainly suburban region that features very low vacancy rates.

Coffee Ridge / Flag Pond: This neighborhood is a rural place in Erwin that features a significant amount of vacant homes. Most of the units were built in the eighties and nineties. The neighborhood has some seasonal trends in housing occupation thus contributing to the significant vacancy rates. On the bright side however, this contributes to reasonable deals on property for rent and purchase, especially during the low season.

Living in Erwin

The town has a rural appeal to it, but offers a vivid place to live. The significantly high population density by the standards of the state presents one of the liveliest places to dwell. Summers are very warm in Erwin and this gives bikers and hikers a wonderful time at the Appalachian Trail. In addition, one must sample the rich culture of the people living in Erwin by attending the shows in the town.

The popular hand painted pieces of cookware called Blue Ridge originated in Erwin. Some of the pieces still remain in homes strewn across the country.

The nearby Appalachian Trail covers 338 miles brings the thrills and frills of hiking and biking to the lovers of the outdoors.