Shelton Park
Townhomes and single-family houses throughout Shelton Park
Residential streets branch off Shelton Mill Road, with suburban drives and cul-de-sacs laid out through the neighborhood. Home styles vary from driveway to driveway, one consequence of the area’s homes being built by different developers at different times. “It’s definitely a little more modern-looking,” Coffin says. “There are a lot of townhomes, and some smaller single family homes.” Townhouses sell between the upper $100,000s and $250,000, while brick Colonial revivals go between $200,000 and $300,000. Meanwhile, 21st-century snout houses and more unique builds sell between $300,000 and the low $400,000s.
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Highly rated Auburn City Schools
Shelton Park is zoned to Auburn City Schools, with students attending Cary Woods Elementary for kindergarten through second grade and Pick Elementary for third through fifth. Cary Woods receives an A-plus grade from Niche, ranked as the best public elementary school in the state, while Pick receives an A. J.F. Drake Middle serves sixth grade, East Samford School serves seventh and Auburn Junior High serves eighth and ninth. Each receives an A grade. Meanwhile, A-rated Auburn High School ranks as the 12th-best public high school in the state and offers both International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs. Less than 2 miles down North College Street, Auburn University is the second-largest in Alabama by enrollment.Accessing downtown Auburn by foot, bike or bus
Shelton Park sits just east of North College Street, roughly a mile from downtown Auburn and the university campus. While locals generally drive to get around, downtown is walkable from Shelton Park, with sidewalks alongside North College. And despite the lack of bike lanes, residents can ride to campus on two wheels, often utilizing the less-crowded side streets. The Tiger Transit bus system operated by the university also serves the neighborhood, available to students, staff and faculty. Interstate 85, the main route through East Alabama, is 5 miles from the neighborhood. Montgomery is 60 miles west, while Atlanta is 100 miles east. Travelers from Auburn often utilize Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport despite its distance as it offers the largest selection of destinations of any nearby airport, over 200.
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Hamilton’s on Magnolia and other favorites in downtown Auburn
A short drive down North College Street from Shelton Park, downtown Auburn has many of the city’s favorite eateries and shops. Hamilton’s on Magnolia serves American cuisine in a warm, wood-paneled setting, while college kids and local residents alike head to bars like Southeastern. On the other side of the neighborhood, Tiger on the Green offers a unique experience with bar food and “lawngolf,” which utilizes a pickleball rather than a traditional golf ball. “It’s very popular. I’ve eaten there once,” Coffin says. “It’s almost like they chip up onto the green, really the whole game is to chip and to putt.” The Auburn Mall is a little over a mile away, with stores such as Belk and Dillards, while a Walmart Neighborhood Market sits across the street from the mall for groceries.
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Tigers football each fall at Jordan-Hare Stadium
Downtown Auburn offers plenty of community events, from outdoor festivals to holiday celebrations like the annual Christmas parade. But — as in many Southern college towns — Saturdays in the fall are sacred, set aside for college football. The Auburn Tigers play at Jordan-Hare Stadium on the university campus in front of nearly 90,000 fans, while plenty more participate in tailgating festivities. And after a Tigers win, students and members of the community “roll” Toomer’s Corner: covering the oaks at the entrance to Auburn’s campus, and anything else within throwing distance, in toilet paper.
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Hickory Dickory Park across North College Street
Residents of Shelton Park can head a mile and a half across North College Street to Hickory Dickory Park, which has an expansive playground themed to the nursery rhyme. For walkers and joggers, the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center has over 6 miles of trails and programs for all ages a couple of miles north. A more strenuous hike can be found at Chewacla State Park, a little over 5 miles south. The park features trails that lead to a waterfall, as well as a lake open for swimming.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Trey Sippial
Trey Sippial
Statewide Realty Group
(334) 261-5136
262 Total Sales
2 in Shelton Park
$290K - $370K Price Range
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Stacie LeCroy
Stacie LeCroy
THE TALONS GROUP
(334) 319-9998
185 Total Sales
3 in Shelton Park
$155K - $320K Price Range
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Adris Ludlum
Adris Ludlum
LURE
(334) 686-0790
79 Total Sales
1 in Shelton Park
$235,000 Price
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RACHEL PARK
RP
RACHEL PARK
Responds QuicklySCOTT KOO REALTY
(334) 490-6696
24 Total Sales
2 in Shelton Park
$260K - $273K Price Range
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Seth Snider
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Seth Snider
Responds QuicklyTHREE SIXTY EAST ALABAMA
(334) 249-1382
20 Total Sales
1 in Shelton Park
$276,000 Price
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Skip Kendrick
Skip Kendrick
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Spinks Brown
(706) 786-9688
96 Total Sales
1 in Shelton Park
$240,000 Price
Schools
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- 10th to 12th
- Public
- 8th to 9th
- Public
- K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hickory Dickory Park
Duck Samford Park
Town Creek Park
Chewacla State Park
Hickory Dickory Park
Kreher Preserve & Nature Center
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shelton Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Shelton Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shelton Park, Auburn sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Shelton Park, Auburn over the last 12 months is $545,990, up 143% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$545,990
Median Sale Price
$545,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$545,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
143%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$183
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
293
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,486
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,190
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,124
Median Age
29
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,667
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,544
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
59.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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