Featuring some of Tuscaloosa’s most elegant homes, the Townes of North River offers modern luxuries in a newly built subdivision. Though the neighborhood sacrifices some convenience to downtown Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama, homeowners are more than happy to trade it for serenity and a sense of togetherness. “It’s really a community,” says Madison Moore, a Realtor with the Alice Maxwell Group of Keller Williams who lives in the neighborhood. “You’re going to know your neighbors, your kids are going to play together. You hang out with your neighbors or you’re not going to want to live there.”
Take a walk down the perfectly manicured sidewalks in Townes of North River.
Visit the Lake Tuscaloosa Dam spillway.
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French Country-style homes with high-end features
Homes in the Townes of North River were mostly built since the late aughts including high-end features like farmhouse-style sinks, granite countertops and hardwood floors. The most expensive homes in the neighborhood are often in French Country style, with whitewashed exteriors and high gables. These four or five-bedroom homes start at the upper $700,000s and can go as high as $2 million. The neighborhood also has homes on smaller lots, often with second-floor balconies. These go between $500,000 and $1 million. Meanwhile, a smattering of luxury townhomes also populate the neighborhood, oftentimes priced between $400,000 and $600,000. HOA fees fluctuate throughout Townes of North River, with yearly costs generally between $480 and $1000 correlated with home prices.
Sit on the front porch and wave to the neighbors in Townes of North River.
Fall in love with the peaceful sidewalks in the Townes of North River.
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Highly rated Tuscaloosa City Schools
The Townes of North River is zoned for Tuscaloosa City Schools, with kindergarteners through fifth-graders starting at Rock Quarry Elementary, rated A-minus by Niche. Students then move on to Northridge Middle School, rated a B-plus, followed by Northridge High School, rated A-minus and ranked the 25th-best public high school for college prep in the state of Alabama. Students can also attend nearby private schools, such as A-rated Tuscaloosa Academy, which serves kindergarten through 12th grade.
Rock Quarry Elementary is a public school in Tuscaloosa.
Northridge Middle School encourages of positive classroom environment near Downtown Tuscaloosa.
Northridge High School encourages their student to do their best.
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Neighborhood parks in the Townes of North River
The Townes of North River has plenty of green space, starting with Founders Park, a small neighborhood park that features benches, a gazebo and well-manicured grass. Meanwhile, Courtneyanna Square offers a playground as well as a stone picnic shelter. Just west of the neighborhood, Sokol Park sprawls with 10 baseball fields, plenty of soccer fields, a dog park and trails through the woods. Lake Tuscaloosa sits a little over a mile away, and residents can take boats out on the water via the Rock Quarry Boat Landing.
Be sure and visit Founders Park.
Go for a stroll at Courtney Anna Park in the Townes of North River .
Ride your jet ski at Lake Tuscaloosa.
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Fajita gumbo at Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill
Residents of the Townes of North River enjoy the peace of being off the beaten path, but they also have a few nearby restaurants. Just outside the neighborhood entrance, Heritage House North River serves coffee along with light breakfast and lunch. Less than a mile away, Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill is a Tuscaloosa staple offering Mexican classics as well as new creations like its signature fajita gumbo. Locals can do their shopping across the street at the Shops of Lake Tuscaloosa, which has a Publix and CVS. For a night out, downtown Tuscaloosa has an assortment of restaurants and bars about 7 miles from the neighborhood.
Enjoy a delicious dinner at Jalapeños Mexican Grill in the Townes of North River.
Grab a cup of coffee at the Heritage House near the Townes of North River.
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Terrific trick-or-treating
The HOA for Townes of North River puts on plenty of community events, the biggest of which is the Halloween celebration. “Thousands of people come out to trick-or-treat,” Moore says. “The neighborhood has to hire a security guard because there’s so many people.” But in Alabama, the fall revolves around football. The University of Alabama football stadium is 6 miles away, meaning traffic doesn’t reach the neighborhood, but residents will often head to campus to cheer on the Crimson Tide.
Commutes from the Townes of North River
Townes of North River is farther from Tuscaloosa employers than many of the city’s other neighborhoods, with its location north of the Black Warrior River. The University of Alabama is a 6-mile drive, and the Mercedes-Benz plant, which employs 6,000 people, is 20 miles away via Interstate 20. Birmingham is 60 miles from the neighborhood, and the city’s Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is the closest major airport, with flights to hubs like Atlanta and Dallas/Fort Worth.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
923
Median Age
42
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$171,610
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$195,217
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
College Graduates
77.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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