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An outlying suburb bordering one of Florence's main highways
Creekwood’s midcentury modern homes sit on the far northwest edge of Florence, where the city’s outlying suburbs meet the rolling hills of Lauderdale County. A thick wall of woodlands and the tail end of Cox Creek form the neighborhood’s western border, and one of the city’s main throughways, Cox Creek Parkway, runs along its south end. “That route is a giant loop that connects to all of our major highways; it can basically get you anywhere in Florence,” says Rob Carnegie, a local resident and President & CEO at Visit the Shoals. He says its east end is “the typical suburban commercial corridor, with all your chain restaurants and big box stores.” These conveniences, along with one of the area’s largest parks, are less than half a mile from Creekwood.
Creekwood is a quaint neighborhood with plenty of space to grow a family.
Florence Mall has big box stores like Dillards for clothing shopping.
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Midcentury modern homes with quarter to half acre yards
Two white brick pillars welcome residents into the Creekwood neighborhood. Modest single-family homes with three- to four-bedrooms line both sides of the winding residential streets. Built between the 1970s and ‘80s, the homes typically reflect a similar ranch-style architecture with multi-color brick facades. Many have low-pitched roofs with gabled dormer windows bringing light into their dark, lofty attics. Some larger colonial-style homes toward the back of the neighborhood have stone pediments. Most of the lot sizes range from about a quarter to half-acre. Many have fenced-in backyards with in-ground pools and surrounding hardscapes. Others have plenty of green space and room to add a trampoline, a back deck or a small swing set. Creekwood is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Florence. Still, Samantha Lamb, a local Realtor with South Main Realty, says the prices “are pretty much the same as any of the other northern suburbs.” Typically, a single-family home here ranges from about $250,000 to $400,000, but some of the larger homes on the neighborhood’s north side can cost closer to $550,000.
Most homes in Creekwood are in a ranch-style with single story living.
Homes in Creekwood were mostly built in the 1970s and 1980s.
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The Florence Freshman Center opened in 2014
Florence City Schools consistently rank as some of the best in the state, with the district earning an overall A on Niche. Forest Hills Elementary is an A-rated school about 2 miles from Creekwood. It feeds into the fifth through sixth-grade program at the Hibbett School, which scores an A-minus. Florence Middle also gets an A-minus, while Florence High receives a B-plus. In 2014, the high school opened its Florence Freshman Center to help ease the transition out of middle school. After ninth grade, students can continue with a traditional curriculum or enroll in one of the school’s 13 career programs. Though the city offers high-ranking public schools, there are several private options, including Mars Hill Bible School right next door.
Deibert Park sits right across the street
Creekwood is wedged between two of Florence’s most popular outdoor attractions. Deibert Park occupies about 70 acres of fenced-in land across Cox Creek Parkway. It has paved trails that loop around small ponds open for fishing only on select weekends during the summer. A central pavilion with restrooms and shaded picnic tables is next to a farm-themed playground. The Children’s Museum of the Shoals sits by the park’s entrance. It has 20 new interactive exhibits with themes ranging from construction to music. Anyone can schedule a tee time and pay to play at the Blackberry Trail Golf Course, about a mile north of Creekwood. Along with 18 holes of Tifdwarf Bermuda greens, the municipal course features a fully stocked golf shop and an on-site snack bar and grill.
Deibert Park is the perfect spot for a picnic during the warm seasons in Florence.
Boating lovers can sail on the Tennessee River at McFarland Park in Florence.
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A main commercial corridor is right down Cox Creek Parkway
Creekwood’s entrance is less than a mile from where the city’s main commercial corridor begins. At the intersection of Mall Road and Cox Creek Parkway, retail strips and large shopping centers line both sides of the street. There are typical department stores like Dillard’s and Belk at Florence Mall, and retailers like Ulta and Target right across the street in the Cox Creek Shopping Center. Walmart, Publix and other independent power centers dot the area, too. Most restaurants here are national franchises, but a few hole-in-the-wall spots are tucked into the smaller retail strips on Mall Road. Casa Mexicana Restaurant is one of these rarities, serving what locals say are ‘some of the best margaritas in town.’ More local businesses, from boutiques to award-winning tapas restaurants, are about 4 miles south in Downtown Florence.
Casa Mexicana is a staple and has been feeding the community near Creekwood for decades.
Publix is the closest major grocery store for Creekwood locals to shop at.
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Cox Creek Parkway and Darby Drive intersect next to Creekwood
Creekwood sits south of the North Florence Industrial Park, at the Cox Creek Parkway and Darby Drive intersection. It’s about 4 miles from Downtown Florence and 3 miles from the small northwestern town of St. Florian. “That area is right on the edge of our city limits,” Lamb says. “It gets more rural the further north you go.” North Alabama Medical Center is about 5 miles south of Creekwood. Its campus sits east of State Road 157, which crosses the Tennessee River and links to the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in about 5 miles. This one terminal airstrip only offers one- to two daily flights to Charlotte, North Carolina. For all other flights, “we usually drive out to Huntsville International,” says a longtime local, Sarah Heckert. U.S. Highway 72 is a direct throughway to Downtown Huntsville, easily accessible via Cox Creek Parkway.
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Parks in this Area
McFarland Park
Cox Creek Park
Deibert Park
Creekwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Creekwood, Florence sell after 116 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Creekwood, Florence over the last 12 months is $2,137,500, up 64% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Updated one level home located at the end of a cul de sac. Kitchen updated 2 years ago, primary bath updated last year. New LVP flooring in the past month. This home has a light filled open living space. The back yard is spacious with an inground pool that is fenced separately and still loads of space. Crawl space encapsulated. Realtor owned.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
389
Median Age
54
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
38%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,307
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,200
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
44.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.7%
% Population in Labor Force
55%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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