East Florence
Neighborhood in Florence, Alabama
Lauderdale County 35630
East Florence has some of the most affordable homes in town
East Florence has some of the lowest home prices in the city. The average one-bedroom bungalow or minimal traditional home ranges from $50,000 to $100,000. Many of the houses here haven’t been updated since they were built, between the 1920s and ‘50s. The older fixer uppers can go for as low as $30,000, while the few recently renovated homes can cost closer to $200,000.
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Two commercial corridors border the community
Florence Boulevard is a commercial corridor bordering the north end of East Florence. It has a Walmart Neighborhood Market, fast food chains and a few strip malls with national retailers like Hobby Lobby and Harbor Freight. Foodland Darby Drive is the closest grocery store, right across the street. More big box stores and chain restaurants cluster around Cox Creek Parkway about 2 miles east. The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa is home to Swampers Bar and Grille, which hosts live music every night of the week.
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A new splash pad, nature trail and the county's only bowling alley
East Florence is home to city’s newest recreational amenity. Opening in 2024, River Heritage Park features a large modern playscape and a splash pad that operates from May to September. It also offers easy access to the new River Heritage Trail, which travels about a mile down the Tennessee River. The city plans to eventually extend the trail further west to McFarland Park, where folks can fish off the piers and launch boats straight into the water. New pickleball and tennis courts recently opened at Veterans Memorial Park, just outside East Florence. And the county’s only bowling alley, Lauderdale Lanes, borders the community’s north end.
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Huntsville Road links to all the city's highways
Huntsville Road runs through the middle of East Florence and links to all the city’s major roadways. Its west end crosses State Road 157, leading straight to the downtown district, and U.S. Highway 72 abuts its east end. Cox Creek Parkway is the city’s main commercial throughway. It passes by the North Alabama Medical Center, on the community’s west side. From here, the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is about 5 miles away.The Florence Academy of Fine Arts offers nine pathways
Florence City Schools earn an overall A on Niche. Preschoolers can start at Weeden Elementary, which scores a solid B, and move on to Florence Middle, which gets an A-minus. The Florence Freshman Center and Florence High both receive a B-minus. High schoolers can apply to the Florence Academy of Fine Arts, which offers nine programs ranging from theatre to the recording arts.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stacey Ridgeway-Davis
Stacey Ridgeway-Davis
BrickDriven Realty Florence
(938) 222-6701
24 Total Sales
1 in East Florence
$50,000 Price
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Shane Terry
Shane Terry
Responds QuicklyThe Agency on Pine
(256) 607-8921
37 Total Sales
2 in East Florence
$15K - $185K Price Range
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Linsey Hood
Linsey Hood
Responds QuicklySouthern Premier Real Estate
(256) 795-2694
77 Total Sales
5 in East Florence
$32K - $175K Price Range
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JACOB HARBIN
JACOB HARBIN
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Today
(938) 222-0401
97 Total Sales
1 in East Florence
$85,000 Price
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Robert Strickland
Robert Strickland
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 Clement Realty, Inc
(938) 222-4901
80 Total Sales
3 in East Florence
$29K - $110K Price Range
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Mike Randall
Mike Randall
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Pinnacle Prop
(938) 222-9387
244 Total Sales
4 in East Florence
$96K - $215K Price Range
Schools
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- 10th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
McFarland Park
Veterans Memorial Park
River Heritage Trail
River Heritage Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Florence | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Florence Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Florence, Florence sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in East Florence, Florence over the last 12 months is $133,750, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$150,000
Median Sale Price
$133,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$149,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$153
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
704
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
4.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,157
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,100 - $1,175 per month
- Seville Place Apartment Village
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,150 Sq Ft
- 100 Estella Ct
- Florence, AL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,582
Median Age
34
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,492
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$33,682
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
53.5%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hickory Hills
Quiet residential community with longtime residents and easy access to Highway 72
Downtown Florence
A historic downtown distirct and the social hub of the Shoals region
Edgemont
A tight-knit, HOA-free community in the northeast part of Florence
Creekwood
An outlying suburb of North Florence on the border of Cox Creek Parkway
North Florence
A large suburb with a central commercial district and parks, close to UNA's campus
West Florence
A historic community near downtown Florence and the University of North Alabama
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