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Rural living with proximity to Huntsville and outdoor recreation
Gurley is a small close-knit community 16 miles east of Huntsville. “The area is very quiet and just about everyone knows each other,” says Kimberly Powell, a Broker/Owner for Powell Realty Co, Inc. Powell has lived in the north Alabama region and has been in the real estate business for over three decades. “When I moved here, I really liked the community, and that’s why I stayed,” says Powell. “It is an old, rural town with a good mixture of recreational opportunities like hiking and kayaking.” Moss Lumber Industries is a lumber mill that brings in many employees from the area. Homeowners also enjoy proximity to the region’s many lakes and rivers as well as Cathedral Caverns State Park, a state-wide attraction marked by its striking 25ft-high entrance
Gurley Alabama is surrounded by farm lands, rolling hills and natural beauty.
The Gurley Rec Center features a playground with equipment appropriate for school aged children.
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Charles Stone Park is a convenient spot for walking
Four laps around Charles Stone Park in downtown Gurley should equal a mile, and Fido is allowed on the trail as long as he is leashed. The park also has a playground and plenty of green space. In summer the most convenient spot for cooling off is the Gurley pool, which is open Tuesdays through Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through the end of July. Swim lessons are offered, and the pool area can be reserved for parties. The nearby Lost Sink Trail is a four-mile round-trip hike through the forested Keel Mountain Preserve, which is protected by the Nature Conservancy. The trail passes a scenic waterfall that drops into a sinkhole. The nearby Flint River is popular with kayakers and anglers.
The walking trail around Charles Stone Park in Gurley is a great way to get exercise.
Playground at Charles Stone Park in Gurley Alabama.
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1950s and 1960s home are prevalent downtown
Bungalows and ranch-style homes built in the 1950s and 1960s are commonly seen in the town center. Prices range from $120,000 for a two-bedroom bungalow built in 1960 to $259,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style home built in 1959 with a spacious lot and two-car garage. Numerous new builds are for sale in the northwest fringes of Gurley in the High Park Estates and Hickory Cove subdivisions, both in the Mountain Preserve area. These modern Craftsman homes and newly constructed traditional homes have four to five bedrooms, garages and are within neighborhood homeowners associations. Prices range from $402,700 to $540,000.
Many of the Cape Cod Style homes in Gurley feature large front porches, great for relaxing.
Many streets in Gurley Alabama feature large yards and old trees.
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Madison High School has a graduation rate of 95%
Schools in Gurley are in the Madison County School District, which has an A-minus grade from Niche. Students attend Madison County Elementary School, which earns a B-minus grade from Niche, from kindergarten through eighth grade. Students continue to Madison County High, which has a graduation rate of 95% and a grade of B-plus. The school offers a program called Student 2 Student that helps those new to the area, especially military-connected students, adjust to the school and achieve success.
Madison County High School is a public 9th through 12th grade secondary school.
Home of the Tigers, the athletic field of Madison County High School in Gurley Alabama.
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Busy Highway 72 links to Huntsville
"Highway 72, the main drag, is so connected to everything. It’s only minutes to the Huntsville Hospital," says Terri Coté, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and 30-year resident of the Tennessee Valley. “It’s very convenient to Huntsville,” Cote says, and a good fit for people who want a more rural environment with easy access to outdoor recreational activities on nearby lakes and rivers. Transportation for Rural Areas of Madison County (TRAM) offers public transportation through a ridesharing service Monday through Friday. The Huntsville International Airport is 27 miles away.
Mostly rural and agrarian, Gurley is not far from everything you could need.
Residents can take a 20 minute drive to Hunstville on Route 72.
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Cathedral Caverns State Park hosts numerous events
Live music, vendors and fireworks bring crowds to Charles Stone Park on the Fourth of July, which is the biggest party hosted by the town. Cathedral Caverns State Park, 16 miles east of Gurley and discovered by Jacob Gurley in the 1950s, hosts various events throughout the year including the Race to the Cave half-marathon in March, an annual Easter Egg Hunt and bat-related educational events.
My Brothers Coffee is a local hub
My Brothers Coffee opened its doors in Gurley in 2023 and has quickly become a popular gathering spot. The coffeeshop sells lattes, frappuccinos, housemade flavored water drinks and pastries. The shop also supports the local community, giving shout-outs to other local businesses and hosting a community yard sale. Burritos, fajitas, dinner combos and margaritas are on the menu at the colorful El Coyote Mexican Restaurant. Cristina’s Freestyle Cooking serves authentic Filipino food. Residents restock their groceries at Piggly Wiggly.
My Brother's Coffee in Gurley has a unique vibe not found in corporate coffee shops.
Play games while having coffee or listening to music at My Brothers Coffee.
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On average, homes in Gurley, AL sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Gurley, AL over the last 12 months is $535,422, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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