Cookeville, located in Putnam County Tennessee with its low cost of living, affordable housing, low property taxes attract newcomers each day. Cookeville is located approximately 100 miles west of Knoxville 80 miles and east of Nashville.

Located on the first tier of the Cumberland Plateau, Cookeville’s elevation is a few hundred feet higher than either Nashville or Knoxville. As a result, temperatures and humidity levels are  generally lower in Cookeville than in either the Nashville Basin or in the Tennessee Valley.

Cookeville is surrounded by beautiful lakes-- Center Hill Lake, Cordell Hull Lake and Dale Hollow Lake. All three Lakes offer lots of Water sports and great fishing. For the Camper and Hiker, there are many State parks near by, along with several Golf courses.

Those seeking art, music, dance, and theater will find all of this in Putnam County; Cookeville has a variety of museums, drama centers, and craft fairs. Cookeville’s community is additionally enhanced by many annual events.

Needless to say this driving city in Tennessee has real estate which many say is highly under-valued. In April 2008 the median home price in Cookeville was $125,000 an increase of 6.2% from 2007. There where 64 home sales with the highest priced home selling for $1,150.000; the lowest for $30,500. There are many real estate deals in this great city, but you need a local market expert to help you. Lilo Clacher is an experienced real estate professional who has more than a decade of home buying and selling experience.

For true local and knowledgeable service contact Lilo directly at 800-820-3511