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New Sharon

New Sharon

Rural Neighborhood in Hazel Green, Alabama

Madison County 35750

$281,468 Average Value
$170 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

New Sharon has contemporary homes surrounded by farmland

Residents don't have to give up contemporary amenities for country living in New Sharon. Realtor Terri Cote with Keller Williams says the community is "taking cotton and cow fields and turning them into subdivisions"—and that's the draw. The area is booming with new construction, but it's still classic Madison County, with hundreds of acres of farmland lush with soybean and pine wood hollows surrounded by rivers, creeks and swimming holes. "It's pretty much for people who want to get out of the city and have that country feel," Cote says. "But it's still convenient for commuters going into Huntsville." Nearby, Hazel Green offers amenities, so residents who don't want to go into the city won't need to.

Modern homes and custom builds with large acreages

New Sharon differs from some of its neighbors because it has more residential subdivisions, including some with contemporary new builds. New traditional and ranch-style homes in these subdivisions typically feature half-acre to four-acre lots and are priced between $200,000 and $475,000. Newer and larger modern farmhouse-style homes list anywhere from $700,000 to $1 million. Barndominium-style manufactured homes round out New Sharon's housing options and list from $115,000 to $300,000. However, if buyers don't want to live in a subdivision, "You can still buy a few acres and put a house on it," Cote says. Land often lists between $150,000 for three acres and $350,000 for 20 acres.

Madison County School System offers technical academies for high schoolers

New Sharon students may attend the Madison County School System. Students may start at Hazel Green Elementary, which earns an overall A-minus rating from Niche. Meridianville Middle earns an A-minus, and Hazel Green High earns a B-plus. The high school offers students several career and technical education academies, including marketing, STEM and health science pathways options.

Parks and preserves surround New Sharon

Blue Water Springs Park is one of the community's closest places for outdoor recreation. In addition to its playground, the park has athletic fields with a concession stand for Little League games. New Sharon is about 35 to 40 miles from the Tennessee River, a go-to spot for fishing, boating, kayaking and other water sports. There are also swimming holes, fishing creeks and walking trails, such as the Trojan Trail Greenway in the neighboring community of Hazel Green. State parks and green spaces, including Wade Mountain Nature Preserve, are less than 30 miles away in the Appalachian Mountains. There are miles of trails winding through hills and valleys here, and the preserve is rich with wildlife and popular with birdwatchers. Monte Sano State Park is another popular option, featuring mountain biking trails, a playground and a campground.

Residents head south for dining and retail

Because New Sharon is very rural, residents go south for amenities. "You have to leave the area to do everything, but there's a Walmart and some restaurants and medical offices in downtown Hazel Green," Cote says. Big Stacks Pit Shop is a favorite for Alabama-style barbecue platters, while Las Trojas Cantina provides classic taco platters and margaritas. Huntsville is the closest option for big box stores like Target and Sam's Club. There are also shopping malls, like Bridge Street Town Center, which offers eateries, a movie theater, retail chains and department stores. Huntsville is also a go-to for entertainment, with venues like the Von Braun Center hosting hockey and basketball games, monster truck rallies and concerts.

Highway 431 brings residents to Huntsville

Highway 431 is the area's most prominent thoroughfare, connecting residents to larger communities south, like Hazel Green and Huntsville. Highway 72 connects west to Interstate 65. Public transportation is not available to New Sharon residents. Huntsville Hospital is 20 miles from the community, but the Huntsville Urgent Care in Hazel Green provides a more immediate option. Huntsville International Airport is the closest to New Sharon, 33 miles away. New Sharon's CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.

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Transit

Airport

Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field

46 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime New Sharon US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$294,000
Median Single Family Price
$298,100
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$170
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Months of Supply
2.20
Median List Price
$300,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
826
Median Year Built
1999
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,824
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,200
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,665
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$72,408
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,930

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.8%
College Graduates
27.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.8%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Rodney White
Kendall James Realty
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