Fairview-Skinem
Rural Neighborhood in Hazel Green, Alabama
Madison County 35750, 35761
Custom builds and acreages available
Houses often sit on a significant acreage ranging from one to 10 acres or more. Buyers typically find ranch-style or manufactured homes with prices between $150,000 to $270,000 and farmhouses with Cape Cod or Craftsman-inspired exteriors with prices between $385,000 and $535,000. Contemporary New Traditional homes are scattered across the area in small subdivisions and list between $300,000 and $450,000. Land is also available for custom builds, going from $60,000 for one acre to $400,000 for 20 acres. Those seeking farmland for cattle, horses or row crops will find 60 acres for $1.5 million and 80 acres for $2 million.Residents enjoy kayaking on the Flint River and other outdoor activities
Water activities are easily accessible for residents in Fairview Skinem. "The Flint River is nearby, so you've got a lot of people kayaking, canoeing and fishing," Bingham says. "Hunting is big here, too." There are numerous small creeks and swimming holes that are well-loved by residents, such as the one on Hump Creek. In neighboring New Market, Sharon Johnston Park is over 250 acres, featuring walking paths, a fishing lake, a pool and a playground. Huntsville is also home to numerous state parks and nature preserves due to its location near the final ridges of the Appalachian Mountains. Monte Sano State Park is a favorite of locals, offering miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, a Japanese Botanical Garden, a playground and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains.Career academies at Madison County Schools
The Madison County School System serves the families of Fairview-Skinem. Depending on their location, students may either start at Walnut Grove Elementary or the New Market School, both of which earn an overall rating of B-plus from Niche. They can then attend A-minus-rated Meridianville Middle or B-plus-rated Buckhorn Middle. High schoolers may go to B-plus-rated Hazel Green High or A-minus-rated Buckhorn High. Buckhorn offers various career academies, including agriscience, public administration, business and human services.Highway 431 and 72 connect residents to surrounding communities
The closest major roads surrounding Fairview Skinem are Highway 431, which connects south to Huntsville and the surrounding communities, and Highway 72, which travels west to Interstate 65. While the community is very rural, Hazel Green is only 5 miles away, Meridianville is 9 miles and Huntsville is 20 miles. There isn't any public transit available in the area. The Huntsville International Airport is 33 miles from Fairview Skinem. Huntsville Hospital is 20 miles from the community, but there is an urgent care center in Hazel Green, 5 miles away. Fairview Skinem has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.Hazel Green and Huntsville have shopping and dining
Residents must travel south for most amenities, according to Bingham. In downtown Hazel Green, there are grocery stores like Walmart and Foodland. There are also chain restaurants and local joints available when folks want to dine out. El Mariachi provides classic Mexican fare, while Evelina's Southern Cooking is a no-fuss cafe serving fried and smothered comfort foods. Huntsville offers more big-box stores like Costco and Target, as well as dining and entertainment. Close to Highway 72, Bridge Street Towne Center has retail outposts, eateries and a movie theater. The Von Braun Center is a favorite for concerts, basketball games and monster truck rallies.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Olivia Kirkland
RE/MAX Unlimited
(256) 617-5579
44 Total Sales
3 in Fairview-Skinem
$162K - $664K Price Range
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Blake Hale
Weichert Realtors-The Sp Plce
(938) 444-1058
129 Total Sales
1 in Fairview-Skinem
$237,000 Price
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Tamara Fox
RE/MAX Unlimited
(615) 880-9721
121 Total Sales
1 in Fairview-Skinem
$540,000 Price
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Sid Pugh
RE/MAX Alliance
(256) 203-5606
416 Total Sales
1 in Fairview-Skinem
$600,000 Price
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Vickie Bean
Keller Williams Russell Realty & Auction
(931) 910-2882
353 Total Sales
1 in Fairview-Skinem
$478,000 Price
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Stephanie Schrimsher
RE/MAX Alliance
(938) 666-8434
87 Total Sales
1 in Fairview-Skinem
$499,900 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fairview-Skinem | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 1 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
Larceny | 1 | 4 |
Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fairview-Skinem Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairview-Skinem, Hazel Green sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairview-Skinem, Hazel Green over the last 12 months is $280,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Friday, Jun 2012 - 2pm
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Friday, Jun 2012 - 2pm
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Friday, Jun 2012 - 2pm
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Somewhat Bikeable
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