Thorsby, AL Home for Rent

The community of Thorsby offers classic Southern suburbia in central Alabama. Founded as a Scandinavian settlement in 1865, it features fertile soil that quickly attracted farmers to the region, and it has retained much of its quiet character ever since. "It's a small town off the highway, and very rural," says Realtor Darlene Rice with Exit Royal Realty. "It's just a place where the people are nice, and it's desirable for buyers wanting to move away from the city." Even as it grows, Thorsby's history is still seen in the town's historic buildings, such as the old Norwegian Lutheran Church. Thorsby also holds an annual Swedish Festival that features a craft fair, a pageant, an auto show, and a mix of Scandinavian and Southern food vendors. One of Thorsby's perks is that it's equidistant from Birmingham and Montgomery, making it suitable for commuters and residents seeking access to more dining and retail. Thorsby features modest homes on small lots shaded with oak and pine trees. The streets are quiet, and moving outward from downtown, lots transition from semi-rural suburbia to farmland and forests. New construction is limited, and buyers are more likely to find renovated homes