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A Decatur suburb in the middle of the action
The Westmead neighborhood of Decatur is all about comfort. The community’s mixed housing fits many different needs, and its prices are lower than the Decatur Metro Area average. Sitting on the outskirts of the city means residents’ retail and food needs can easily be met. “It is conveniently located,” says Philip Wright, a Realtor with MeritHouse Realty. “I mean, you’re next to everything. Westmead is near Danville Road, which can have you in downtown Decatur in minutes.”
Westmead is a peaceful neighborhood not far from the attractions of down town Decatur.
Beautiful brick single family homes can be found throughout Westmead.
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Affordable homes in Westmead
The neighborhood has many ranch-style homes with brick exteriors, though New Traditional homes are also available, as are townhomes. Lawns are kept short and commonly accented by trees and bushes. Sidewalks are usually present on longer neighborhood streets. Ranch-style homes can range from $150,000 to $385,000. New Traditional homes can go from $250,000 to $400,000. Townhomes can range from $140,000 to $240,000.
Townhomes in Westmead have an appealing visual aesthetic.
Westmead has new traditional homes throughout the neighborhood.
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Austin Middle School is at the forefront of diversity
Students are served by Decatur City Schools. Students can attend Julian Harris Elementary School, which has a B-plus grade from Niche. Austin Middle School holds a B score and is rated by Niche as the most diverse public middle school in Alabama. Austin Junior High School, which serves grades 8-9, earned a B grade from Niche. Austin High School has a B-plus Niche score.
Julian Harris Elementary School faithfully serves the children of Westmead.
Students in Westmead can attend Austin Middle school.
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A short drive to downtown Decatur
State Route 67 bisects the community and connects with U.S. 72 Alternate to the north. The neighborhood is less than 5 miles from downtown Decatur and about 30 miles from downtown Huntsville. Decatur Morgan Hospital is around 4 miles from the neighborhood. Huntsville International Airport is about 25 miles away.
Decatur Morgan Hospital is conveniently located to provide healthcare services to Flint City residents.
Westmead residents can drive to downtown Decatur for time on the Tennessee River.
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The Flying Dragon disc golf course challenges its players
The 10-acre Julian Harris Park has pickleball and tennis courts and a mile-long trail that encircles the park. Behind Central Park Baptist Church is “The Outback at Central Park,” an open disc golf course designed for beginner and intermediate players. It is one of two disc golf courses in the community; the other, a more challenging course called Flying Dragon, is across from the Jack Allen Soccer Complex, which has nine turf fields over 30 acres of land. The AMC Classic Decatur 12 movie theater inside the nearby Decatur Mall shows the latest Hollywood blockbusters.
Outback at Central Park has a disc golf course for an afternoon of fun in Westmead.
Julian Harris Park has tennis courts for a friendly game between Westmead residents.
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Marlin's Bar & Grill serves food via robots
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q has operated in Decatur since 1925, but the location less than two miles south of Westmead opened in 1992. The prestigious barbecue joint is famous as the home of Alabama white sauce. In the neighborhood, Waffle House is open for breakfast or late-night cravings, and Marlin’s Bar & Grill is a Mexican restaurant that uses robots to deliver food to tables. Nearby Publix Super Market and Aldi locations are grocery store options. Decatur Mall has retail stores like Belk, American Eagle and Finish Line.
Marlins offers Westmead residents a delicious menu of dinner options.
Big Bob Gibson BBQ in an award winning BBQ restaurant near Old Decatur.
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Carnegie Carnival is an homage to Mardi Gras
From October to the beginning of March, downtown Decatur hosts the Carnegie Carnival, a Mardi Gras-style celebration that spans several events. At Point Mallard Park, a city-run park east of its historic district, several festivals are held throughout the year, including the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic held on Memorial Day weekend, when more than 60 hot air balloon pilots from across the region race through the skies.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Westmead Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westmead, Decatur sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Westmead, Decatur over the last 12 months is $210,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Property Id: 1484779 This property is very nice and well kept and is in a great neighborhood. walking distance to the park and grammar school. it will have fresh paint, new carpeting, and LVP flooring. off street parking for one or two vehicles. I live in the same neighborhood so it makes it easier for me to do service calls in a timely manner.
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Updated townhome in Decatur, close to Beltline. Trash included with rent Updated brick townhome in Decatur near Beltline and Alt-72. LVT flooring throughout with washer-dryer hookups. Small outdoor storage attached to outside patio.
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