The scenic rural living of Roopville
Travelers from West Georgia frequently passed through the small town of Roopville until the construction of U.S. Route 27 made getting to larger towns and cities much more accessible. However, Roopville hasn't been forgotten, either on a map or by the couple hundred people living there. "It's a rural refuge just off the beaten path," says Rett Harmon, leader of the Rettro Group at Century 21 Novus. Harmon has sold real estate in West Georgia for more than 20 years. In this small town, roads without stoplights cut through green fields occupied by farmhouses and grazing herds of cattle. "Roopville is a little gem. There are a lot of people who like the idea of not having neighbors by them while still knowing everyone."
Classic ranch homes and building on fresh acreage
In Roopville, residents are familiar with each other but aren't living right next door – at least, not in the traditional sense. Most properties sit on at least five acres of land, and architectural styles include classic ranch houses and Colonial Revivals. It's just as common, if not more so, to see swaths of acreage for sale alongside houses. Contemporary homes in Roopville are becoming more popular as land is bought to build upon, and many existing properties are undergoing renovation. Three-bedroom homes may be available between $250,000 and $450,000, but four-bedroom houses on 5-plus acres typically cost $500,000 to $800,000. “Our listings are mostly in Alabama, but Roopville is the one Georgia area we have listings in because the land opportunity is so good,” says Dale Walker, broker-owner of Mossy Oak Properties Alabama Land Crafters who’s been working in real estate for 40 years. “Roopville is a cool little place.” Harmon adds that homes sell quickly here, so it’s worth it to buy the land and build exactly what you want.
Exploring Chattahoochee Bend State Park
While Roopville doesn't have a town park, there are still opportunities for diverse outdoor recreation. Chattahoochee Bend State Park presents a rugged outdoor space to spend an afternoon – or an entire weekend. Located just outside of Roopville, visiting the 2,900-acre state park requires a 25-mile drive from the town center along roads that cross the Chattahoochee River and wind to the park's entrance. Options vary from 12 miles of hiking trails to kayak launch points along the river to a playground under the shade of pine trees. There are also dozens of campsites for RVs, large camping groups and backcountry backpackers. Roopville residents can also drive the 10 miles into Carrollton to play golf and tennis at Sunset Hills Country Club or to find more park options.
The basic necessities and finding shopping in Carrollton
As a rural town, Roopville has the basics for running errands – it's got a USPS station, the tiny Roopville Grocery and a Dollar General, alongside a couple of locally owned businesses such as mechanics and leather good supplies. When locals need to find a Walmart Supercenter, Lowe's or Kroger, they'll head 10 miles north to Carrollton. Carrollton also has plenty of restaurant options, from fast food and casual sit-down chains to local eateries. The colorful interior of The Donkey greets patrons in search of Mexican fare, while the family-run Billy Bob's Bar-B-Q serves classic Southern dishes from an unassuming brick building.
Schooling with Carrollton County
Roopville is zoned for the Carroll County School District, which Niche grades an overall A. Children can attend Roopville Elementary, which is right in town. Graded an A-minus, Roopville Elementary lets kids explore their interests through extracurriculars such as violin ensemble and STEAM club. Students move on to Central Middle School, an A-rated school less than a mile outside Roopville, before heading to Central High. Also graded with an A, Central High takes the spot for best high school in Carroll County.
Navigating to bigger cities and nearby employers
State Route 5 and U.S. Route 27 slice through Roopville, and those highways journey 60 miles east to Atlanta or 110 miles west to Birmingham. "There are plenty of jobs to be found in the county if you're not retired or working remotely," Harmon says. "The University of West Georgia is a big one, and there are tons of manufacturers."
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Kristinah Archer
