Ready Crossing sits on the border of Alabama and Tennessee, and as the name hints at, the area’s history is centered on a railroad that crossed state lines. Today, there’s still an element of motion around Ready Crossing, especially with Route 53 passing through and Interstate 65 so close by. Not only do these transportation amenities put Ready Crossing within reach of downtown centers —it’s about 17 miles to Athens— but it also helps residents explore the wider region. As a result, Ready Crossing is fairly suburban, even though it trades out density in favor of more rural features like wide open spaces.
A beautiful aerial view of Ready Crossing.
A smaller white home with a front porch in Ready Crossing.
You will find an abundance of horses grazing in Ready Crossing.
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Brick ranches galore, with Craftsman leanings
Housing in Ready Crossing is predominantly made of brick in all colors, from red to tan to white, giving a sturdy, consistent and classic quality to the neighborhood. Prices are generally in the mid $200,000s to low $300,000s. Ranches are a common style, but even then, the modern look of homes in Ready Crossing stretches that genre to new dimensions. Instead of low slung, flat-roofed ranches, homebuyers are more likely to see sprawling ranches with multiple gables and covered front porches with columns. At some levels, the homes are developed enough in style to lean almost Craftsman, especially when they become multiple stories. Ready Crossing has a neat grid of streets, and residential layouts look quintessentially suburban with their neat front lawns, ornamental shrubs, clean sidewalks and fenced backyards. Ensconced in this environment, it’s sometimes easy to forget that just beyond the homes are pastures, horses, hay bales and cotton fields.
A beautiful read brick ranch-style home on a large lot in Ready Crossing.
A row of large brick homes on large lots in Ready Crossing.
A row of smaller brick ranch-style homes in Ready Crossing.
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State champions at Sparkman High
A highly ranked school pipeline adds to Ready Crossing’s appeal. Cedar Hill Elementary has a 16-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and earns a B overall from Niche. Sparkman Middle has a 20-to-1 student-teacher ratio and scores even higher, with a B-plus overall. Sparkman High scores the highest, with an A-minus overall. The school is known for having a strong sports program, including the girls’ wrestling team, which won a state championship in 2023.
Sparkman Middle School is located in Toney Alabama.
Sparkman High School was founded in 1958 in Harvest, AL near Monrovia.
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Blue Water Springs Park is traditional
Blue Water Springs Park is a 6 mile drive east, and it offers a traditional park experience with ballfields, a playground and picnic tables. Realtor Gloria Page with Zach Taylor Real Estate points out that other attractions are within day trip distance, for those who are willing to cross the border into Tennessee. “Dunlap has the Historic Coke Ovens Park, which people will drive to see,” she says.
Savie Cafe speaks to the area's rustic character
Savie Café is a community hangout where patrons grab coffee with sweet pastries and savory breakfast wraps, in a rustic farmhouse atmosphere that plays well to Ready Crossing’s character. Next door, El Paso Mexican Restaurant serves up crowd favorites like taco salad served in a crisp tortilla bowl. Taziki’s Mediterranean Café offers global dishes with familiar flavors, like a grilled chicken wrap. The Publix grocery store at Harvest Square is a surefire go-to when running errands. Plus, the Shoppes of Madison in nearby Athens offers a range of big box stores, from Target to Walmart. Bowl Madison, a bright and colorful bowling alley, often gets filled up and is a great place to rub elbows with the community. Cineplanet 15 offers another entertainment option.
Locals dine in or take out delicious food from Savie Café in Ready Crossing.
Local love going to Savie Café for breakfast and lunch in Ready Crossing.
Locals crave the pastries and a cup of coffee at Savie Café in Ready Crossing.
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An easy-to-navigate grid
Ready Crossing is divided into a reliable grid of thoroughfares, making it easy to get around. Wall Triana Highway runs north-south across the length of the neighborhood, while Ready Section Road, Elkwood Section Road and Pulaski Pike are the main east-west paths. Route 53 plays a crucial role, not only as a commercial corridor but also as a connection to nearby Harvest, where the Publix is located. Interstate 65, which leads to downtown Athens, is also nearby. There’s walkability within developments at Ready Crossing, thanks to sidewalks, but it’s essential to own a car for running errands.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,606
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,757
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,602
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
21.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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