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Fairview Park has history and community
Steps from downtown Athens lies the Fairview Park neighborhood. Residents here have access to popular schools, a convenient park, local shops and plenty of dining options. When locals aren’t enjoying downtown, they’re resting in their older homes along quiet streets. The neighborhood was built on a grid, so drivers don’t have to worry about sudden twists or turns in the road while they travel to and from downtown Athens. Fairview Park also sits 30 miles west of Huntsville. Locals can hop on Interstate 65 or U.S. Highway 72 to take a trip to the bustling city center. “Downtown Athens is growing with new restaurants opening. Growth in Fairview Park has declined since developers are waiting for rates to drop before doing any new work,” says Caleb McConnel, Realtor and Owner at Innovative Realty Solutions.
Colorful murals in Fairview Park add to the neighborhood's charm.
Fairview Park doesn't have many neighborhoods, but rather channels of homes with small roads.
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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.
Charming red-brick Tudor homes grace the streets of Fairview Park.
A historic architectural style found in Fairview Park includes Tudor Cape Cods.
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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.
Athens High named a top school in Limestone County
Athens Elementary sits in the middle of Fairview Park. Niche gives Athens Elementary an B plus 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.
Athens High School provides an academically enriching environment for Fairview Park students.
Athen's Elementary School serves students in the Fairview Park neighborhood.
Athens Middle School is a large public school in Athens, AL.
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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.
El Azteca is a well-rated Mexican grocery store that is a hub for many Fairview Park residents.
Fairview Park is a mainly residential area close to Downtown Athens, Alabama.
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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.
5th Avenue Park Playground sign welcomes all in Fairview Park, Athens, AL.
An elevated view of the playground and Wide Shot in Fairview Park, Athens, AL.
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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.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fairview Park
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fairview Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairview Park, Athens sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairview Park, Athens over the last 12 months is $140,000, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Fresh, thoughtfully updated, and perfectly sized for a first-time buyer, this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers the comfort of a major renovation with the simplicity of an easy-to-maintain layout. Taken down to the studs in 2020, it delivers peace of mind, and the big-ticket improvements continue with a roof and HVAC replaced in 2021. Inside, enjoy a the 2025 fresh move-in-ready LVP flooring and
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Darling Bungalow home featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, LR, Open Kitchen and Large, Covered Front Porch. Home is heated and cooled with two 220 VAC window style heat pumps. Clients say home is very comfortable in all seasons. Replaced Vinyl Siding in 2025. Nice 24x20 metal building will remain. Landscaped for privacy and beauty! Convenient to town and shopping. Drive by and check this one out
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