Underwood-Petersville
Custom built homes on multi-acre lots
Dense woodlands separate the small residential boroughs scattered across Underwood-Petersville. The split-level and ranch-style houses typically date back to the 1960s and '70s, but some with a New Traditional look were built between the 1990s and early 2000s. Some of the oldest homes are from the 1920s and reflect shotgun-style architecture, with full-width front porches and gabled roofs. While most yards fall within the half-to-one-acre range, some custom-built houses are tucked away on multi-acre properties surrounded by trees.Home prices in Underwood-Petersville usually depend on the yard size and the home's age. Older houses on half-acre lots fall within the $100,000 to $150,000 range. Meanwhile, newer houses on one-acre lots can cost closer to $300,000. Multi-acre custom builds rarely go on the market, but in 2024, one sold for about $500,000.
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Neighborhood Watch meetings at the Underwood-Petersville Community Center
The Underwood-Petersville Community Center hosts Neighborhood Watch meetings on the second Sunday of each month. Situated in the heart of 'Dixie Alley,' the building also serves as a Tennessee Valley Tornado Shelter. It sits immediately west of a large picnic pavilion, which folks rent out for birthday parties, church events and community cookouts. A loop walking track surrounds the central playground, so parents can enjoy a leisurely stroll without taking their eyes off the kids. Six fenced-in ballparks are just 2 miles west at the Underwood Youth Complex. The community's t-ball, softball and baseball leagues compete here in the fall and spring. Local fishermen head to the neighborhood's west edge to fish for bass and bluegill in Cypress Creek.
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State Route 157 passes through the community
Underwood-Petersville is positioned right outside Florence's city limits, about 10 miles north of the Tennessee River. Though rural, the community's direct highway access makes it easy for folks to find groceries, restaurants and other conveniences. State Route 157 passes through the center of Underwood-Petersville and links straight to Downtown Florence about 5 miles south. From here, it's only 2 miles to the North Alabama Medical Center and just 7 miles to the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport. State Route 17 is another main road bordering the community's east side and separating it from the North Florence Industrial Park.Preschoolers can start at Underwood Elementary
Underwood-Petersville is zoned for the Lauderdale County School District, which scores an overall A-minus on Niche. Underwood Elementary has about 325 students enrolled in its preschool through sixth-grade program. It sits at the center of the community along Cloverdale Road and earns a B-plus. Seventh graders move on to Wilson High. Ranking as the county's No. 1 Best Public High School, Wilson gets an overall A-minus rating and a solid A for its teachers. The Allen Thornton Career Technical Center serves the entire district, offering 13 specialty programs ranging from welding to the culinary arts.
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Local hot spots along Cloverdale Road
A couple of local hot spots are scattered along Cloverdale Road. Homeside Restaurant serves a traditional southern-style breakfast all day, every day of the week. More country cooking is right down the street at Nanny D's Restaurant, formerly known as Momma Jean's. Chat N Chew is a longtime family-owned business that's become a staple in Underwood-Petersville. A lifelong local and owner of the old-fashioned burger stand, Shannon Shook, says, "We've always tried to make our customers feel like part of the family, and so far, I think we've done a pretty good job." Walmart Supercenter, Food Outlet and CVS are just a few miles south along Cox Creek Parkway. From here, it's only three miles to Florence's main commercial corridor.
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Ryan Horton
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Morgan Jones
Morgan Jones
MarMac Real Estate
(256) 290-7957
482 Total Sales
1 in Underwood-Petersville
$175,000 Price
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Lisa Wood
Lisa Wood
Riverside Realty, Inc
(256) 242-5754
54 Total Sales
1 in Underwood-Petersville
$255,900 Price
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Tiffany Green
Tiffany Green
BrickDriven Realty Florence
(938) 222-6886
71 Total Sales
3 in Underwood-Petersville
$70K - $277K Price Range
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Ed Crowell
Ed Crowell
Responds QuicklyRe/Max Tri- State
(256) 802-4519
170 Total Sales
6 in Underwood-Petersville
$108K - $227K Price Range
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Shane Terry
Shane Terry
Responds QuicklyThe Agency on Pine
(256) 607-8921
42 Total Sales
1 in Underwood-Petersville
$144,900 Price
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JULIE COAN
JULIE COAN
Responds QuicklyRiverside Realty, Inc
(938) 222-0529
65 Total Sales
1 in Underwood-Petersville
$180,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
McFarland Park
Warren & Claudia Davis Walking Track
Underwood Youth Complex
Cox Creek Bridge Canoe Ramp
Underwood-Petersville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Underwood-Petersville, Florence sell after 154 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Underwood-Petersville, Florence over the last 12 months is $520,000, up 55% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$364,900
Median Sale Price
$520,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$364,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$161,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
55%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
840
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,560
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,958
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,638
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,704
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,024
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
27.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%
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®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 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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