The Northeast Alabama city of Albertville sits atop Sand Mountain, a sandstone plateau home to 22,000. Known as the “Fire Hydrant Capital of the World,” this city has recently added amenities that provide residents with entertainment and draw visitors from across the region. “We’re the bustling city in Marshall County,” says Anna Weathers Smith, a Realtor with Main Street Realty Plus LLC. “We’re not a big city, but it feels like it here. It’s a wonderful place to live and raise your family.” Poultry processing is also important to the region.
Albertville is the fire hydrant capital of Alabama, with over 4 million produced there.
Downtown Albertville has a large number of locally owned small businesses, including shops and restaurants.
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New Traditional and ranch-style homes throughout the city
The median price of an Albertville home is about $240,000, which is slightly above the state median. Homes stay on the market for an average of 58 days. New Traditional and ranch-style homes are commonly found, and more expensive estates sit on the city’s outskirts. There are also lots and large parcels of land available for building.
Ranch style homes are amongst the most popular type in Albertville.
The newer construction homes in Albertville tend to be modern farmhouse or new traditional style.
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Huntsville International Airport is the main airport for residents throughout north Alabama.
Huntsville International Airport a short drive from the city
State Road 431 cuts through the northern end of the city, connecting drivers to Gadsden, about 25 miles away. Around 10 miles away is Guntersville, a popular getaway destination with access to Guntersville Lake, the largest lake in the state. The closest major airport is Huntsville International Airport, around 60 miles away. The city provides point-to-point public transportation, though it asks that rides be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. There is no hospital in Albertville, but Marshall Medical South, a 150-bed hospital, is about 5 miles away in Boaz.
The Albertville City School District serves around 6,000 students
Students are served by the Albertville City School District, which holds a B grade from Niche. The district serves nearly 6,000 students across six schools. Albertville Kindergarten & Pre-K has an individual B-plus grade. The city is home to Alabama Aviation College, a division of Snead State Community College.
Sead State Community college in nearby Boaz, has an aviation annex in Albertville.
Albertville High School is a public secondary school serving students from 9th to 12th grades.
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Sand Mountain Park is the city's entertainment center
Sand Mountain Park, opened in 2021, is a source of city pride. The 130-acre space is home to dozens of sports amenities, several playgrounds and a waterpark. Across from the park’s athletic facilities is a 6,000-seat amphitheater that hosts concerts and other live events. In winter, the amphitheater transforms into the region’s largest outdoor ice rink. “The park has increased our quality of life,” Weathers Smith says. “It’s a big deal for our mental and physical health.” Other city parks are focused on recreation and ae used as gathering spaces. Just over 15% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park, lower than the urban U.S. median of 55%.
Albertville's Sand Mountain park boasts a 6,000 seat amphitheater that attracts many big name artists.
There are a multitude of athletic facilities at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville.
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The MTN District is filled with local shops and restaurants
The city refers to its downtown as the MTN District. It is filled with local restaurants, bakeries and breweries, and drinks can be enjoyed while walking around the area. “A lot of those buildings are more than 100 years old,” Weathers Smith says. “With all the new restaurants and bars, they are coming back to life.” Retail boutiques are also abundant. The city recently announced that a retail and restaurant development called Sand Mountain Marketplace is coming soon.
The Plaid Giraffe in downtown Albertville is a place where you can find unique children's clothes.
Boot Leggers Pizza and Spirits is once of several restaurants in downtown Albertville.
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The Albertville Museum is in the heart of downtown
The city has tried to inject more culture into its downtown in recent years, including moving the Albertville Museum downtown in 2019. The Downtown Albertville Farmers Market operates twice per week from May through August and once per week in September and October. Each summer, the Made on the Mountain Festival celebrates life on Sand Mountain with live music and food trucks.
The Albertville City Museum features a famous mural on its exterior wall.
Inside the Albertville City Museum you will find treasures donated by local residents that tell the history of the town.
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The coolest climate in Alabama
The city’s violent crime and property crime rates have risen in recent years, though both rates remain below the national average. Sand Mountain’s elevation gives Albertville and the surrounding area the coolest climate in the state, though summers still get hot and humid. Marshall County has a higher risk of tornadoes and strong winds than most of the country.
Most of the trees lining the residential streets in Albertville are disidous.
Even in winter you will find Albertville comfortable to walk around in without a heavy coat.
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