Thankfully Decatur has not been affected or devastated by the recent downturn in the overall economy. Decatur, AL has been ranked on of the top places to live in the country and in the top 10 areas where there has been no housing prices decline. The market here at present has held steady. Decatur is a huge relocation area so we constantly have new people moving into town. Prices are fantastic here too! In Decatur you can expect to pay $75 to $90 per square foot for resale properties on average. New construction usually brings anywhere from $90 to $105 per square foot.
ZIP Codes: 35603, 35601, 35602 Location Characteristics: Why DECATUR,AL? Decatur is a town full of Southern Hospitality and Charm plus much, much more! Decatur is a community-oriented location and a very rich place for you and your family to live and dwell. Decatur offers many recreational centers such as our very own Pointe Mallard Aquatic Park (home of America's first waves pool) and a year round ice skating complex! If you or your family members play ball you'll be delighted with Wilson Morgan Park ball fields, Modaus Road Soccer Center, and the many more ball fields our town has to offer. Now if you're looking for golf courses, home sweet home you have found. Decatur features a variety of beautifully manicured golf courses including Decatur Country Club, Burningtree Country Club, Pointe Mallard golf course, plus several driving ranges to choose from!
Perhaps your looking for a town that values history. Decatur has one of the largest historic districts in Alabama. We have two subdivision known as Albany and Old Decatur where you'll find some of the oldest and well maintained homes in the South. Looking for a little competition? Our Albany and Old Decatur homeowners battle it out during the Holiday season for the best of the best Christmas Decor. The historic community offers Holiday Walking Tours and Spring Garden Tours that are a perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening with your family. Make sure if you decide to move here you don't mis out on our Luminary Ceremony in early December where the Historic District is lit up with beautiful candles lining the streets of old town.
Parks and Recreation are another valuable part of our town. Rhodes Ferry Park is located on the Tennesse River with breathtaking views of the water, the bridge, and one of our many boat harbors. There is an outdoor cafe, children's play area, and beautiful lawn. During the Summer month's, Rhodes Ferry features Monday night Concerts in the park, and Friday night children's matinee's. These are events that are community sponsored and the best free entertainment you could possibly imagine! We are also very proud of Delano Park here in Decatur. Delano features a rose garden with many paths and sitting areas. Here you'll find some of the most extraordinary flowers and private sitting areas to sit and just take take in the surroundings!
Decatur has so much more to offer than just these few things mentioned! If you enjoy shopping, friendly people, a variety of things to do, and some deilicious Southern Cooking then you simply must come and join us here in Decatur!
