A piece of paradise at a low cost
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1/1/2007
Fort White is growing. In the last 3 years I have lived here, I find it a quiet, country, peaceful setting with very low taxes. There are many people here that for generations have lived here but are now giving up their properties whether to development companies or just selling because the taxes have increased due to development.
Living in Northern United States all of my life, I did find it a bit strange at first the division of cultures. However, within the last year due to increase of "outside" population it is bringing in a new attitutde which is good. There are still some of the "Good ol boys" around here that are finding driving with a beer in hand is no longer a practice the sherriff can look the other way on anylonger so to speak. A "No Tolerance Law" being enforced in the community, many were arrested and no longer here.
My property value increased $50,000 in 2 years. I do not believe I could have received a better return in my investment anywhere else. A lot of it is due to the development plans withing the next 3 years. I have teenage boys that go to High School and have adjusted well. The High School was built less than 5 years ago and cosmetically is beautiful. The faculty it has had a major overhaul last year and great progress is in the making. Also due to the new "outside" population growth that is now being supportive in parents involved in their childrens education.
Moving from Northern States where taxes were quite near $17,000 a year and property values over $600,000. You can still purchase or even build a new home here for under $250,000 and taxes under $2800 a year.
There is no State Tax on income only federal deductions. Land is going at about $16,000 to 25,000 an acre.
As far as crime goes. That has to do with association. No matter where you go in this world there are some folks that just like to do drugs. You know them when you see them and it is your choice to associate with them or not.
It is a small town but is growing very rapidly. A small price for paradise and very happy to be a part of it.
Liz | Fort White, FL