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Tranquil rural community surrounded by natural and manmade wonders
Along I-59 in Alabama’s Appalachian foothills lies the community of Steele. The community was established in the early 1800s by Revolutionary War veterans and has become home to both natural and manmade treasures of Alabama. From the billion-year-old rock formations in Horse Pens 40 park to the roar of racecar engines at the Alabama International Dragway, Steele is, as stated by Realtor Frank Minogue, "a quiet rural bedroom community," with plenty to keep locals busy.
Exit 174 will take you to Steele Alabama.
Steele Alabama's sports complex is located at the Town Center.
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Spacious homesteads and cozy cottages in Steele
Winding mountain roads and quiet rural streets offer sweeping views of Chandler Mountain. Realtor Frank Minogue, a resident of nearby Gadsden for 65 years, stated that Steele is a “small bedroom community between Gadsden and Birmingham, right on I-59. Locals commute to either city for work.” Expansive ranch and farmhouse-style houses are common, accentuating the rural environment and offering both spacious home lots and interiors. Smaller cottages offer cozier environs and there are also some more contemporary-styled houses available. Most houses are closer to either the roads or the town center and are within 10 minutes of Gadsden and an hour’s drive to Downtown Birmingham. Home prices range from $200,000 for smaller ranch-style houses to $1.0 million for more updated houses.
You can also find country homes along the road in Steele Alabama.
Local homes in Steele can sometimes be located near the main road.
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Music history in Steele's natural parks
Steele Community Center offers rentable space for local organizations as well as a playground for local children. Locals are steps away from serene mountain lakes, geological wonders and adrenaline-pumping action. Hiking trails lead through the scenic and rugged natural landscape of Chandler Mountain. Another vast park in Steele is Horse Pens 40, a sprawling park frequented by hikers, geologists and rock-climbing enthusiasts who enjoy the natural playground created by the park’s massive sandstone boulders. These boulders sheltered some of the region’s earliest Indigenous inhabitants and were once home to the largest bluegrass festival in the world, resulting in the park receiving the state-sponsored label “The Home of the Souths Bluegrass Music.” Steele is also home to the Alabama International Dragway, offering both racing enthusiasts and newcomers high-speed racing thrills.
Steel Alabama has many limestone rock formations.
A local climber has conquered this large rock formation in Steele Alabama.
A group of local climbers enjoying the rock formations in Steele Alabama.
Steele Alabama's Mushroom Rock is located at Horse Pen 40.
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Steele's Town Center has everything in one local spot.
Big box shopping and dining just up the road from Steele
Steele has a small selection of fast-food restaurants and chain retailers, like Hunt Brothers Pizza, a store-based pizza chain doling out specialty pies. As Realtor Frank Minogue stated, “Most locals head up to Gadsden when they want to go out to eat.” The same can be said for grocery shopping; big box stores like Walmart are just 10 minutes down I-59, offering a range of apparel, foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and other household necessities. Down Route 77 is Hector’s Kitchen, a locally owned restaurant offering a range of classic Latin American dishes.
Preparing for careers at Ashville's schools
Public school students are served by the St. Clair County school district, beginning their academic careers at primary schools like Ashville Elementary. This school has an overall B-plus rating on Niche and teaches from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. Students move on to intermediate and secondary schools like Ashville Middle and High School. Both schools have at least an overall B-rating, according to Niche, and Ashville High School prepares its students for future careers by offering courses in fields such as economics and agriculture.
Ashville Elementary school has plenty of green space for the children to play in.
Ashville's High School, Middle and Elementary school are all located together.
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Direct freeway access from Steele
State Route 11 and the I-59 run through the center of Steele, and the area’s abundant nature and small-town quality make it largely car-dependent outside the main town. Gadsden and Ashville are within 15 miles of the town center, and downtown Birmingham is 50 miles to the southwest down I-59.
Fireworks for Steele's Fourth of July celebration
Steele pulls out all the stops at its all-day Fourth of July celebration, featuring a bombastic fireworks show supported by the Steele fire department.
The Alabama International Dragway is always happening in Steel Alabama.
The locals always get together at the Community Center in Steele Alabama.
Steele Alabama's public Library is located at the Town Center.
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On average, homes in Steele, AL sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Steele, AL over the last 12 months is $195,000, down 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained mobile home conveniently located to I-59 offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a fenced in yard. Enjoy your screened in front porch on a quiet hill overlooking a beautiful mountain scenery & make use of the large shed in the back for storage!
Discover the rich agricultural heritage of Chandler Mountain with this exceptional 50± acre property. Once part of a fourth generation family tomato farm, this tract offers a rare opportunity to own land rooted in one of Alabama's most well-known tomato-growing regions. The property features a blend of productive farmland, mature timber, scenic mountain views, and multiple potential homesites,
Discover the rich agricultural heritage of Chandler Mountain with this exceptional 50± acre property. Once part of a fourth generation family tomato farm, this tract offers a rare opportunity to own land rooted in one of Alabama's most well-known tomato-growing regions. The property features a blend of productive farmland, mature timber, scenic mountain views, and multiple potential homesites,
Tract C. Muckleroy Creek Tracts are conveniently minutes away from Interstate I-59. Anyone looking for a small recreational tract to enjoy outdoor activities with family and friend? May you’ll like to place a cabin or maybe live full time. You know it’s difficult finding creek tracts and your opportunity is now. The flowing creek is absolutely unique. Plenty of deer signs throughout all the
138± Acre Farm | Chandler Mountain | St. Clair County, Alabama This 138± acre farm sits on top of Chandler Mountain in Steele, Alabama, offering beautiful long-range views and an excellent opportunity for a working farm, homestead, or future homesite. Conveniently located just 45 minutes from Birmingham, the property combines peaceful country living with easy access to the city. The farm features
38.1± acres of versatile land offering endless potential. This property is wooded with mature timber throughout, making it an excellent hunting and recreational tract or a prime site for future development. With ample acreage and a layout well-suited for a subdivision, it’s an ideal investment opportunity. Conveniently located in a desirable area, this property combines privacy, natural beauty,
26.52+/- Acres Tomato Farm on Chandler Mountain – Steele, ALCome Farm at one of the Pinnacle areas for farming Tomatoes in Alabama. 26 Acres of row crop land on Chandler Mountain. Just 6 Miles from I-59 at Exit 174/Love’s Truck Stop and only 53 minutes from Birmingham, Alabama. This could serve other farming opportunities such as a Christmas Tree farm or other plants. It also offers
0.36 +/- acre level lot on a quiet dead end street in Steele, AL! This property has already been leveled and stoned, giving you a great head start for your future plans. Mobile/manufactured homes welcomed. Convenient location and easy to find—use GPS: 61 Hartsfield Drive, Steele, AL. Buyer to verify all information including utilities, zoning, restrictions, and schools. Seller is willing to pay
Nice size lots between Steele and Ashville, 4 lots to choose from. Some lots as large as 1 acre. The smallest lot is just over a half acre. Very convenient to get on to I-59 at Ashville or Steele. Nice quiet development with very little traffic.
138± Acre Farm | Chandler Mountain | St. Clair County, AlabamaThis 138± acre farm sits on top of Chandler Mountain in Steele, Alabama, offering beautiful long-range views and an excellent opportunity for a working farm, homestead, or future homesite. Conveniently located just 45 minutes from Birmingham, the property combines peaceful country living with easy access to the city.The
26.52+/- Acres Tomato Farm on Chandler Mountain – Steele, AL Come Farm at one of the Pinnacle areas for farming Tomatoes in Alabama. 26 Acres of row crop land on Chandler Mountain. Just 6 Miles from I-59 at Exit 174/Love’s Truck Stop and only 53 minutes from Birmingham, Alabama. This could serve other farming opportunities such as a Christmas Tree farm or other plants. It also offers pretty views
One level home with tons of updates! This full brick 3-bedroom 1-bath home sits on 1/2 acre. In the last couple of years it has had a totally remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, tile flooring, and cabinets. The beautiful original hardwood floors have been refinished and the bathroom remodeled. There is new pex plumbing throughout the house, new water heater, and new electrical service panel.
3BR/1.5 Bath Home with some recent updates. The property has an eat-in kitchen plus a dining room and large living area. Spacious laundry room with Washer/Dryer hookups. The house includes a covered car port and a small detached storage building on the property. Lawn maintenance and Pest Control services are included.Online application process including credit and background checks.
NEW CUSTOM CABIN! This 1 bedroom 1 bath cabin has the feel of being in the mountains. It has a fridge, oven, washer and dryer hook ups, and a loft that has its own deck! No Pets. NEW CUSTOM CABIN! This 1 bedroom 1 bath cabin has the feel of being in the mountains. It has a fridge, oven, washer dryer hook ups, and a loft that has its own deck!
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