About Limestone County, AL

Chadwick Place is home to approx. 60 homes, priced anywhere from $189,000-250,000. and higher. When driving through this hidden treasure you definitely get the feel of the country. Off the beaten path and surrounded by wide open fields of Cotton and yet located right off Interstate 72. Very centrally located between Madison and Athens 10 minutes either way. And minutes to Interstates 65 & 565.

There are currently 39 lots available starting phase IV. Chadwick Place features underground utilities, no HOA, and septic. Close by the new Publix shopping center and a variety a places to eat.

Golf in your own back yard at The Canebrake Club in Athens Alabama. Tennis anyone? The Canebrake Club is perfect for an active lifestyle!

If one or more of your family members are Golfing or tennis enthusiasts, then The Canebrake Club located in the Athens Alabama area, just east of Interstate-65, is a must visit neighborhood.

The 18 hole championship course, Home of the 2007 Alabama Open, spans 850 acres of meticulously groomed scenery with tree lined fairways and Piney Creek meandering in and out of several holes. The course was designed by Ron Garl, who travels the world designing golf courses, makes his home in Lakeland, Fla., but has ties to Alabama having spent time in both Talladega and Tuscaloosa.

The Canebrake Club

The semiprivate Club includes a large club house with a pro shop, grille, and members only Partini's Lounge. You will also find a separate Tennis / Swim complex with 6 clay courts that is served by its own resident snack bar.

Available Canebrake Homes for Sale currently on the market, range in price from $169k into the $600's and there are also many remaining lots available for sale. So with reasonable golf club membership fees for residents or a $25 monthly HOA fee for non club member residents, this North Alabama Neighborhood is definitely worth a visit.

Also keep in mind that Athens' shopping, schools, and community services are all nearby including a new Publix grocery just a mile or so from the neighborhood entrance. Canebrake's proximity to Interstate-65, Decatur and Huntsville's major employment and shopping areas are a short 20 to 30 minute commute respectively.

Athens and Limestone County are very proud of their local school system and often don't receive the positive press that is frequently lavished on their Madison County counterparts, but if you research www.GreatSchools.com and other such sites you will find that their ratings and standardized test scores are very competitive with some of the better known public schools in the area.

The Canebrake Subdivision is serviced by Brookhill Elementary, Athens Middle School, and Athens High School. Athens is also home of Athens State University which is a very unique ‘reverse' two year college offering Junior and Senior year academics leading to a Bachelor Degree for Community College and other University transfers.

Golf in your own backyard, here in The Canebrake Club! Live AND play in your own neighborhood!

More great news for the Huntsville Alabama Area which include Madison County and Eastern Limestone County. Forbes has ranked this area as the most affordable place to live during a down turn. This based upon affordability, property taxes, and job growth. See information below for Madison County Alabama:

No. 1 Madison County, Ala.

Commuting distance to Huntsville
Population: 312,734
Affordability: 221.02
Median property tax: $577
Job growth: 3.4%

The information from this article came from Forbes website: http://www.forbes.com/realestate/2008/11/12/cheap-cities-affordable-forbeslife-cx_hc_1112realestate.html

Other good news about the Huntsville Area: http://activerain.com/blogsview/808264/Home-prices-still-appreciating-in-Huntsville-and-Decatur-Alabama

Huntsville Alabama ranked number 12th and Decatur Alabama ranked 10th out of 292 metropolitan areas tracked by the FHFA based upon 1 year increase in home prices. It is my opinion this is because these areas did not see the housing bubble seen by many other metro areas.

Huntsville Alabama

Ranking: 12th

3Q 2008 Growth: 0.51

1 Year Growth: 4.12

5 Year Growth: 31.51

Decatur Alabama:

Ranking: 10th

3Q 2008 Growth: -.48

1 Year Growth: 4.21

5 Year Growth: 22.97

This information see the following article: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/HomePricesByCity.aspx?GT1=33007

Athens Alabama is a quaint small town of approximately 20,000 people in the center of North Alabama approximately 10 miles from both Decatur or Madison. Athens is also one of the oldest cities in the State of Alabama and as such, many homes in the central part of town are part of an historic district. Many of these homes date back to the antebellum period of the early to mid 1800's.

Depending on exactly where your place of employment may be, Athens offers a 20 to 30 minute commute to either Decatur or Research Park in Huntsville. Many who enjoy the feel of a small town community find this commute a small price to pay.

The community is also very proud of their School System which includes Athens High School within the city limits. Athens is also the home of Athens State University which is a very unique ‘reverse' two year college offering Junior and Senior year academics leading to a Bachelor Degree for Community College and other University transfers.

If you are home shopping in the Athens Alabama area it would be good to have a general feel for the market in your particular price range, prior to visiting neighborhoods and viewing specific Homes. Some of the Neighborhoods you are likely to run across while in Athens at various price points include:

• $100k-$200k City Limits, OakHill Estates, Williamsburg Square
• $200k-$300k East Hampton, Plantation East, Silver Oaks, Summit Lakes
• $300k-$400k City Limits, Indian Trace, Canebrake
• $400k-$600k Canebrake, Holland East, Huston Place

Utilize these links to view current listings in these neighborhoods - or visit Huntsville Alabama Homes for a more extensive property search experience.If and when you find a few homes you really like and have put together a short list, be sure to have your REALTOR® perform a Comparative Market Analysis(CMA) on your properties of interest before finalizing any offer. By taking this more detailed look into specific neighborhood mini markets you may find that the neighborhood's pricing model may vary either up or down from the average real estate prices across Athens.

Feel free to contact me should you have any questions!

Happy House Hunting - Elizabeth