Fairview Park
Neighborhood in Athens, Alabama
Limestone County 35611
1950s bungalows and Cape Cods along Irvin Street
Bungalows, ranch homes, simple Cape Cods and Tudor-inspired homes from the 1950s fill the streets of Fairview Park. “There’s no room to build new homes since it’s in the heart of Athens,” says Tammy Bolch, an experienced real estate agent with Dream Key Real Estate. “The homes have been there for about 75 years.” Most feature three bedrooms, uncovered parking and large yards. With many homes featuring driveways, residents don’t have to deal with many cars parked in the street. Each home has a few tall trees in the yards, which turn golden in the fall. Home prices here can range from $100,000 to $300,000, and they often sell after a month on the market.
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Athens High named a top school in Limestone County
Athens Elementary sits in the middle of Fairview Park. Niche gives Athens Elementary an A-minus and ranks it as the number one Niche Standout Elementary School in the Huntsville Area. Students later attend Athens Middle, which gets a B. Athens High School gets an A-minus and is listed as the second-best public school in Limestone County by Niche. Here, students can try out for the championship-winning girls’ soccer, softball or swim team. There are multiple private Christian schools available in the area as well.
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Easy access to Interstate 65
Residents in Fairview Park don’t have access to public transportation, so folks have to rely on their cars and bikes. E. Elm Street connects the neighborhood to nearby U.S. Highway 31 and Interstate 65. Those who need to commute to Huntsville 30 miles away tend to be on the road for almost an hour. Interstate 65 also takes drivers into Tennessee. Residents might take a day trip to see historic sites in Fayetteville.Seniors gather for games at Athens Activity Center
Older residents hang out at the Athens Activity Center to join their friends for game night, book club or dancercise. Volunteers also serve lunch for visitors to enjoy before or after the day’s events. Kids and adults have fun at 5th Avenue Park, also known as Robert Allen Tinnon Park. Future athletes practice on the baseball diamonds while young kids play on the playground and parents walk along the paved trail.Athens draws a crowd with annual events
Throughout the year, Fairview Park residents visit Athens to celebrate different annual events. Parents take their children to Athens State University for the Annual Athens Storytelling Festival in October. Here, kids will hear enrapturing stories from professional storytellers. Older kids and adults who want to be spooked by stories sign up for a Haunt Walk. Guests walk throughout historic Athens to hear ghost stories and try their luck at seeing a spooky specter.Residents feel refreshed after visiting Revive Cafe
With downtown Athens less than a mile away, residents don't have to travel far to find shopping and dining destinations. Two specialty stores along North Jefferson Street, Tienda Mexicana La Fuente and El Azteca Supermercado Y Taqueria, provide residents with the ingredients they need to cook Mexican dishes. Most locals drive a mile to Hometown Grocery to pick up the essentials. McConnel says there’s also a new Publix near U.S. Highway 31. Those who need to refuel after shopping at the antique stores downtown stop by Revive Cafe for a coffee and sandwich. “Village Pizza is a popular restaurant, and Old Black Bear Brewing just opened,” says McConnel.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jennifer Lacasse
Jennifer Lacasse
Newton Realty
(256) 898-0503
40 Total Sales
1 in Fairview Park
$135,000 Price
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Blake Hale
Blake Hale
Weichert Realtors-The Sp Plce
(938) 444-1058
129 Total Sales
1 in Fairview Park
$180,000 Price
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Leighann Turner
Leighann Turner
RE/MAX Platinum
(256) 898-0927
293 Total Sales
1 in Fairview Park
$218,000 Price
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Taylor Gregory
Taylor Gregory
Newton Realty
(256) 374-0521
139 Total Sales
1 in Fairview Park
$134,000 Price
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Brian Campbell
Brian Campbell
Responds QuicklyKendall James Realty
(256) 795-3473
43 Total Sales
1 in Fairview Park
$147,000 Price
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Samantha Walker
Samantha Walker
Responds QuicklyCapstone Realty LLC Huntsville
(256) 870-2550
468 Total Sales
2 in Fairview Park
$195K - $200K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 4th to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Big Spring Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Fifth Avenue Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Athens Limestone Fitness Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Trinity's
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Robert Beaty Historic District
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Christopher Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fairview Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fairview Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairview Park, Athens sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairview Park, Athens over the last 12 months is $202,450, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$189,900
Median Sale Price
$202,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$189,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$124
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
201
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,481
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,801
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,999
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,826
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,917
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.9%
College Graduates
16.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
% Population in Labor Force
51.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Robert Beaty Historic District
Historic district in walking distance of downtown Athens
Athens
Huntsville suburb with growing industry and historic charm
Oakdale
An established community with planned subdivisions in a rural setting
Cartwright
A growing rural community near Huntsville bursting with southern charm
Piney Chapel
Brick midcentury ranches surrounded by nature, plus proximity to downtown Athens
Persimmon Grove
Unincorporated Limestone County community with new home construction
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