* Name: Silver Springs
* Location: Cleveland, Tenn., on Old Freewill Road. The neighborhood is a two-mile drive from exit 25 on Interstate 75, and is a few minutes away from downtown Cleveland’s shopping district. The subdivision is served by Walker Valley High, Prospect Elementary and Ocoee Middle schools.
* Status: 39 lots are planned in this small subdivision, 15 of which already have been built and occupied. Two houses are under construction, and three residences are available for purchase.
* Price: Home prices range from $159,900 up to $229,000 for one- and two-story houses. Square footage from 1,500 to 2,200 is available for homes constructed on quarter-acre lots.
* Features: Designed as starter or retirement homes, the Craftsman-style houses in Silver Springs are outfitted with all the latest features while still retaining the convenience and efficiency that makes them affordable, according to builder Dennis Epperson. Underground utilities, curbed streets and cable access keep the neighborhood clean and tidy, while its location straddling the border between city and county gives homeowners low taxes but access to city utilities. Granite countertops, wood floors and ample molding give interiors an upscale finish, while brick or stone accents outside lend a gentle beauty to the neighborhood, Epperson said.