Why Live in Saint Albans
The St. Albans neighborhood surrounds the small village of Alexandria, which came into existence in the 1830s. Houses were built along Main Street that are still around today and attract prospective homebuyers with late 19th-century charm. “A lot of them are still in their original condition with amazing detail and woodwork,” says Brian Kelly, a real estate agent with RE/MAX Connection, Realtors with nearly 20 years of experience. “The surrounding area is growing for those who want a slower pace.” Driving down Main Street in Alexandria, houses with front porches and classic 19th-century architecture are plentiful, including an 1850 colonial and an 1880 Farmhouse, both with over 2,000 square feet. “There are a certain niche of people who are attracted to homes like that, not necessarily first-time homebuyers,” Kelly says. “With the older homes in town, most of them are in the $300,000 to $350,000 range, depending on the condition. Some may be pushing $400,000, but that’s rare.” A home surrounding the town of Alexandria will be more modern and be on larger lots. A modern contemporary house with almost two acres is close to $900,000 with four bedrooms and over 5,000 square feet of
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Albans a good place to live?
Saint Albans is a good place to live. Saint Albans is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Saint Albans is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Saint Albans has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.1 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $107,356 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 39.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Saint Albans are home owners, with 12.7% of residents renting and 87.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Saint Albans can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Saint Albans neighborhood guide.
Is Saint Albans, OH a safe neighborhood?
Saint Albans, OH is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Saint Albans?
The median home price in Saint Albans is $357,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $71,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,850 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $79K a year to afford the median home price in Saint Albans. The average household income in Saint Albans is $107K.
What are the best public schools in Saint Albans?
The best public schools that serve Saint Albans are:
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Are home prices dropping in Saint Albans?
Yes, home prices in Saint Albans are down 12% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Saint Albans, OH
On average, homes in Saint Albans, Alexandria sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Albans, Alexandria over the last 12 months is $357,500, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$357,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$357,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$425,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$357,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%