Neighborhoods near Owens Elementary School in Lester, AL

Coxey-Lawngate in Athens offers rural living near the Tennessee River and Wheeler Wildlife Refuge. Residents enjoy diverse housing and outdoor activities at Wheeler Lake. Local eateries and small businesses serve the community.

Elkmont, AL is a rural farm community with homes on large lots. It features the Richard Martin Trail, Belle Chevre artisan goat cheese, and community festivals. Athens and Huntsville are within easy driving distance.

Persimmon Grove in Limestone County mixes ranches and newer homes. The Elk River offers fishing and kayaking, while Marbut's Bend has hiking trails. Local spots include George's Country Store and an annual Sheriff's Rodeo.

Cartwright in Athens features rural living with spacious homes. The Richard Martin Rails-to-Trails system provides scenic recreation. Athens Elementary and High Schools are highly rated. Piggly Wiggly serves local needs.

The verdant Salem landscape has nurtured many of the same families for generations. "It's a very generational place," says Realtor Elaine LeFevre with Century 21 Prestige. "People who live there have done so for a very long time." While homes and land are slowly coming onto the market, more buyers are looking to escape city life and enjoy the

Lester, Alabama is a quiet rural community near the Tennessee border. Large acreages and ranch homes dot rolling hills. The Tennessee River and Joe Wheeler State Park are nearby. Crime risk is lower than the national average.