From the WSJ Real Estate Archives

Money's Worth: Homes in
Fast-Growing Communities

by Sheree R. Curry
From The Wall Street Journal Online
December 01, 2005

The fastest-growing U.S. communities are Greeley, Colo, with 17 % growth, St. George, Utah, with 15.2 % and the Paradise area of Las Vegas, at 14.6 %, reports the U.S. Census Bureau. Here are three homes in these areas.

  • St. George, Utah
  • Greeley, Colo.
  • Las Vegas, Nev.

PLACE/PRICE: St. George, Utah/ $799, 9 00

PROPERTY TAX*: $5,500 per year

THE PROPERTY: 3 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths in 4,675 square feet

DESCRIPTION: This home with vaulted ceilings has a main-floor office and master with dual-sided fireplace. A family room with built-in TV has rock shelving around the fireplace.

NOTABLE: There is a stucco deck and walk-out basement for this 1997 Spanish- style home on a half- acre in the gated Stone Cliff subdivision. There is also a community pool and tennis courts. Association fees are $245 per month.

Note: *Current owner's payment

Sources: census.gov, aboutstgeorgeutah.com, coloradohomes.com, realtor.com, trishsellsvegas.com

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