Downtown Florence
Most homes are historic, dating back to the late 1800s
Sidewalk-lined residential blocks center around Court Street in Downtown Florence. Nearly all the homes here were built between the late 1800s and early 1900s. Architectural styles range from Cape Cods and bungalows to stately Greek Revivals and Queen Annes. Prices here vary based on the home’s condition and age. “The big, well-preserved homes in the historic districts are usually most expensive,” Lamb says. The listings along Walnut Street and Wood Avenue usually range between $400,000 to $875,000. But most of the homes downtown cost between $125,000 and $250,000.
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Arts centers, the local library and community events at Wilson Park and
Sidewalks link Court Street to the historic fountain at Wilson Park. Usually a quiet, passive green space, the park transforms for city events. It hosts Easter egg hunts each spring, the W.C. Handy Musical Festival in July and the Alabama Renaissance Fair each fall. The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library and the Kennedy-Douglas Center for the Arts are across the street from Wilson Park. The historic Shoals Community Theatre produces all kinds of events, from plays to comedy shows.
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Local businesses in historic storefronts, and national retailers on Florence Boulevard
A collection of local businesses occupy the area’s Main Street-style storefronts. There’s farm-to-table dining at Odette, homemade pastas at Ricatoni’s Italian Grill and gourmet hotdogs at Wildwood Tavern. “You can go to FloBama nearly any night of the week to hear live music,” says Lamb. Along with restaurants and bars, Court Street has several specialty stores. Billy Reid, a luxury men’s clothing brand, opened its flagship store downtown in 2004. Groceries and big box stores are a few miles away on Florence Boulevard, and more national retailers are just a bit further east on Cox Creek Parkway.
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Students attend Lauderdale County's top elementary school
The Florence City School System is one of the highest-ranking districts in Alabama, earning an overall A on Niche. Downtown Florence students are zoned for Kilby Laboratory School, which Niche ranks as the best elementary school in Lauderdale County with an overall A grade. Florence Middle scores an A-minus. Students head to the Florence Freshman Center for ninth grade and move on to Florence High. Both schools get B-plus ratings. The University of North Alabama, the state's oldest public university, enrolls about 10,000 students, most of them on a 130-acre, Olmstead Brothers-designed campus just north of Downtown Florence.
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Nearby major highways link to Muscle Shoals
U.S. Highway 72 and State Road 157 intersect immediately east of Downtown Florence. Both routes cross the Tennessee River, making it easy to access Muscle Shoals and the surrounding Shoals area. The Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is directly across the river, about 7 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cynthia Moss
Cynthia Moss
EXIT River City Realty
(256) 629-6625
46 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Florence
$350,000 Price
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Wendy Norwood
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Wendy Norwood
MarMac Real Estate
(938) 444-4982
33 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Florence
$183,000 Price
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Michael Roberts
Michael Roberts
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Tri-State
(938) 222-0546
30 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Florence
$13K - $18K Price Range
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Jerry Dean
Jerry Dean
EXIT River City Realty
(256) 367-8250
42 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Florence
$800,000 Price
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JACOB HARBIN
JACOB HARBIN
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Today
(938) 222-0401
96 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Florence
$25K - $38K Price Range
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Mike Randall
Mike Randall
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Pinnacle Prop
(938) 222-9387
240 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Florence
$110,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
McFarland Park
Wilson Park
Muscle Shoals Reservation
TVA Rockpile Recreation Area
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Florence | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Florence Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Florence, Florence sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Florence, Florence over the last 12 months is $519,990, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$519,990
Median Sale Price
$519,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$519,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$308
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
401
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1937
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,526
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
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
4,210
Median Age
31
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,559
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,963
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.9%
College Graduates
16.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
% Population in Labor Force
49.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65
/ 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.
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