Athens/Limestone County
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Limestone County can offer you a variety of affordable housing. There are numerous subdivisions currently under development and 11 other subdivisions in various stages of the approval process. You may choose to live in Mooresville, one of Alabama's oldest cities, with its antebellum ambiance or in one of Limestone County's other four incorporated cities which are Athens, Ardmore, Elkmont, and Lester. The East Limestone area is unincorporated and one of the fastest growing areas. Commuting to the Research Park area of Huntsville including Redstone Arsenal will range from 15 minutes in the Eastern part of the county to 45 minutes in the Western part. Currently there are 400 homes listed on the multiple listing services. The price range is from $100,000 to $750,000 with square foot pricing of $55.00 to $125.00. You may choose to live in a new up-scale subdivision, golf course subdivisions, water front sub-divisions or mini-farms. Over 200 building lots are available. A partial list includes Canebrake Club, The Mere's, Oaks East, Cantera Place, Old Stone, Caldera, Legacy Grove, and Watercress. Rental property consists of approximately 40 homes with rent ranging from $400.00 to $750.00 per month. There are approximately 12 apartment complexes ranging from $350.00 to $575.00 per month. The State of Alabama's property taxes are among the lowest in the nation. In Limestone County property taxes will range from $2.85 to $3.85 per $1000.00 of value. |