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Small rural community with a few community gathering points
Harpersville is a small, rural community home to a population of just over 1,600. The town’s expansive pastoral landscape allows for attractions like Morgan Creek Vineyards and Old Baker Farm, two community highlights. While adults enjoy wine at Morgan Creek, local families annually head to Old Baker Farm for a pumpkin or a Christmas tree. Residents are drawn to the close-knit and tranquil feel of a small, bucolic town.
New developments and established housing options
Housing in Harpersville is a diverse mix of styles and property sizes. Farmingdale Estates is one of the few 21st-century housing developments in the community, featuring contemporary colonials, bungalows and split levels on lots just under a half-acre. These homes commonly feature three to four bedrooms, 2,000 square feet and price tags between $200,000 and $350,000. Buyers will also find stand-alone ranch styles from the 1990s on one-acre properties. Harpersville has several large properties with custom single-family homes on lots between five and 20 acres. Much of the community’s landscape comprises wide-open farms or undeveloped fields ideal for farmers or potential investors.
New traditional style houses mix suburban and country living in Harpersville.
Large craftsman style houses look over the quiet streets of Harpersville.
New traditional style houses are common in Harpersville.
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Locals head to the town's center to dine
In the heart of Harpersville are a few locally owned restaurants for residents to enjoy. Coffee Shoppe is a small diner off Highway 280 featuring various breakfast and lunch items like steak and cheese subs, burgers, pancakes and egg sandwiches. HawgTide Bar-B-Q is a nearby food truck offering pulled pork sandwiches with various sides, like black beans, coleslaw and creamy corn. For dessert, the food truck features house-made banana pudding and wedding cookies. Fast food options include Burger King, Little Ceasars, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Jack’s. When locals need to stock their pantries, the nearest big-box grocery store is the Piggly Wiggly in Childersburg, just over 6 miles east down Highway 280.
Enjoy some country cooking at Coffee Shoppe in Harpersville.
Grab a taco and eat at El Pastorcito Taco Truck in Harpersville.
Grab some lunch at Coffee Shoppe in Harpersville.
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Students attend Shelby County Schools
Kids growing up in Harpersville only attend two schools within the Shelby County School District, which earned an overall A-minus on Niche. Most students start their education at Vincent Elementary School, which received an overall B-plus on Niche and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 17-to-1. Students progress to Vincent Middle High School for grades six through 12. Students can join various extracurricular options, like Drama Club, Future Farmers of America and Art Club. The school earned an overall B-minus on Niche.
Vincent Middle School takes pride in teaching kids in Harpersville.
Vincent Elementary School is a great school for kids in Harpersville.
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A day along the Coosa
Locals head to Gorman Park to enjoy a day outside. Along the banks of the Coosa River, park-goers enjoy various water recreational activities like fishing, canoeing and motor boating. The park additionally features a paved boat launch and a fishing pier to make water activities more accessible to locals. Residents also enjoy the pavilion, picnic area and swing set. Local athletes head to Harpersville Municipal Park, where they’ll find a baseball field, tennis courts and a multi-use athletic field. The park also features a small playground enclosed by a paved walking path. Golf lovers hit the green at The Meadows Golf Course, an 18-hole golfing complex open to the public.
Take a break on the Coosa River in Harpersville.
Have a fun golf outing at The Meadows Golf Course at Harpersville.
Have fun on the lake at Gorman Park near Harpersville.
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Locals are 30 miles from Birmingham
Harpersville is a car-dependent community with no access to public transportation. Highway 280 passes through the heart of town and leads west toward Birmingham. Locals headed into the city have a 30-mile trip westbound on 280.
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