Why Live in Underwood-Petersville
Underwood-Petersville, located just outside Florence, AL, is a rural community with convenient highway access to Downtown Florence, about 5 miles south. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including split-level and ranch-style houses from the 1960s and '70s, New Traditional homes from the 1990s and early 2000s, and older shotgun-style houses from the 1920s. The Underwood-Petersville Community Center, which doubles as a Tennessee Valley Tornado Shelter, is a central hub for local events, including Neighborhood Watch meetings. Nearby, the Underwood Youth Complex offers six fenced-in ballparks for t-ball, softball, and baseball leagues. Cypress Creek, on the neighborhood's west edge, is a popular spot for fishing. The Lauderdale County School District serves the area, with Underwood Elementary and Wilson High both receiving high ratings. Local dining options include Homeside Restaurant, Nanny D's Restaurant, and Chat N Chew, a family-owned burger stand. Essential amenities like Walmart Supercenter, Food Outlet, and CVS are a few miles south along Cox Creek Parkway. The community is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Underwood-Petersville a good place to live?
Underwood-Petersville is a good place to live. Underwood-Petersville is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Underwood-Petersville has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.0 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $64,024 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 27.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Underwood-Petersville are home owners, with 31.7% of residents renting and 68.3% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Underwood-Petersville, AL a safe neighborhood?
Underwood-Petersville, AL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Underwood-Petersville?
The median home price in Underwood-Petersville is $364,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $73,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,890 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $81K a year to afford the median home price in Underwood-Petersville. The average household income in Underwood-Petersville is $64K.
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Home Trends in Underwood-Petersville, AL
On average, homes in Underwood-Petersville, Florence sell after 154 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Underwood-Petersville, Florence over the last 12 months is $520,000, up 55% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$520,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$364,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$161,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Median List Price
$364,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
55%