Helena, AL

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THE CITY OF HELENA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE WORK AND PLAY!

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Home Sales in Helena Alabama slowed in the month of October, with only 19 sales recorded. This was better than the 7 that closed in November of 2008, but down from the 33 we saw in August 09, and 28 in September 09. Prices ranged from $60,000 for a foreclosure that needed a lot of work in Tocoa Parc to $370,000 for a 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath on the water in Timberlake. The median price for homes sold in Helena, Alabama in October was $148,000. Four sales ranging in price for 140-170 were in Old Cahaba.

Helena, Alabama was rated one of the top cities to live in and has a considerable amount of inventory attractively priced for the first time home buyer (25 homes are priced below $125,000). Currently there are 239 homes for sale in Helena, Alabama starting at $86,000 for a 2 BR, 1.5 BA townhome on Rocky Ridge to $995,000 for an Estate in Environs Park on the Cahaba River.

If you would like to see what homes are for sale in Helena, Alabama, take a look on my site at www.ToniBird.com/search.asp? Under "location", scroll down to Helena/Pelham and you'll see everything for sale in these great cities.

THE MONKEY BASKET in Old Town Helena...Gift Baskets, Candles & Gourmet Food Items

Old Town Helena has a lot of interesting shops in it's historic business district, and one of my favorites is The Monkey Basket.

Owned and operated by my friend Judy Ellington, the shop is filled with lots of fun gift items, but gift baskets are her specialty. Whatever the occasion, Judy can create the perfect basket and send it anywhere you like.

Having a party? The Monkey Basket can help you with party needs and gifts.

Judy features a selection of fine quality candles made by Tyler Candle Company. They come in a variety of sizes and scents and smell wonderful!

The Monkey Basket also has a nice selection of gourmet food items. There are kits for making a bunch of different flavored cheese balls that have caught my eye. After Judy described how easy they are to make I am ready to try them all out, but it will take a while because there are so many to choose from.

So the next time you are having a party, need to send a gift for a special occasion, or just want to hang out, come by and visit Judy at The Monkey Basket. She is a lot of fun and you will enjoy meeting her!

Judy's shop hours are Monday - Thursday from 11 am - 7 pm, Friday from 11 am - 8 pm, and Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm.

The Monkey Basket

4075 Helena Road

Helena AL 35080

205-664-2542

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BIRMINGHAM AREA REAL ESTATE

205.902.4868

Keller Williams

One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL 35244

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Family Dining on Buck Creek at THE DEPOT DELI & GRILL in Old Town Helena AL

When you drive through Old Town Helena it's easy to tell that The Depot Deli & Grill is a tremendously popular place from all the cars in their parking lot. Serving everything from hot dogs to grilled specialty sandwiches, this is a family friendly place in the middle of the Old Town Helena business district on the banks of Buck Creek. You can dine inside or enjoy the view of the creek and waterfall from the covered dining patio. If you talk to anyone who lives or works in Helena you are sure to get a "thumbs up" review of The Depot! Click here to check out their menu.

The building itself has quite a bit of history surrounding it. Moved to its present location in 1999, it is one of the oldest structures in town. Originally located just north of the present railroad crossing, The Helena Freight House & Depot was built around 1872 by the South and North Alabama Railroad Company. Just about everyone and everything coming into or leaving Helena passed through this depot. It survived a major fire in 1895, a tornado in 1933 and numerous floods.

Located at the intersection of Highway 261 and Lake Davidson Lane in Old Town Helena, The Depot Deli & Grill is easy to find. It's right next to the bridge over Buck Creek and across from the The Red Caboose and the railroad tracks.

The Depot Deli & Grill

29 Lake Davidson Lane

Helena AL 35080

205-620-1426

Monday - Saturday

11 am to 9 pm

Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP

BIRMINGHAM AREA REAL ESTATE

205.902.4868

Keller Williams

One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL 35244

Ann@AnnAllenTeam.com

© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved

Photos taken by Ann Allen, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Ann Allen, Keller Williams Realty, Hoover AL. Please check if Creative Commons License as been granted for this or other photography provided by Ann Allen. Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back. Thank you for your understanding.

Family Dining South of the Border Style - San Antonio Grill in Helena AL

The San Antonio Grill is one of my family's favorite places to go in Helena for an inexpensive but fun and delicious dining experience. Judging from the full tables, a lot of others think so too. Even on Friday evenings when the restaurant is really busy, the staff is always smiling and the service is excellent.

Specializing in Mexican dishes and my favorite, Margaritas, the menu also includes items for adults and children that prefer something other than Mexican cuisine, such as American burgers and salads.

I love to come to the San Antonio Grill when I am really hungry because chips and yummy salsa are on the table moments after being seated. Pictured to the left is how I like to start my meal. That is my favorite Margarita that they serve...top shelf, on the rocks with no salt. This is the medium, but they also have a smaller size and a larger version too.

One of the dishes I like to order here that I don't find at some of the other Mexican restaurants is the Chorizo Quesadilla. Served with lettuce, guacamole and pico de gallo, it's cheesy goodness fills me up and could easily feed two people.

Located in the middle of Helena's main shopping district on Highway 17, the San Antonio Grill offers plenty of free parking and is easy to find. If you have not already discovered the San Antonio Grill, you need to stop by and see why it is such a popular place. Take out is available too.

San Antonio Grill

425 Helena Market Place

Helena AL 35080

205-620-1222

Courtesy of Ann Allen, e-Pro, SRES, ASP

BIRMINGHAM AREA REAL ESTATE

205.902.4868

Keller Williams

One Chase Corporation Drive, Suite 150

Hoover, AL 35244

Ann@AnnAllenTeam.com

© 2009 Ann Allen, All rights reserved

Photos taken by Ann Allen, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Ann Allen, Keller Williams Realty, Hoover AL. Please check if Creative Commons License as been granted for this or other photography provided by Ann Allen. Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back. Thank you for your understanding.