Dothan Neighborhoods - Whitfield Estates
September 25th, 2008 - Categories: Dothan Neighborhoods
By: Gloria LeFebvre
REALTOR® Associate
http://www.dothanhomesearch.com
Whitfield Estates is located on South Brannon Stand Road and is adjacent to The Highlands and Highland Oaks golf course. The feature that immediately catches your eye as you enter Whitfield Estates is the landscaping. The entrance is nicely landscaped, and A row of mature Bradford Pear trees line the divided main street, and a row of mature Bradford Pear trees line the divided main street.
The Whitfield Ladies Club is very active in sponsoring seasonal activities that include the entire neighborhood. A neighborhood-wide yard sale is held annually, and Easter egg hunts and Halloween festivals are as well. The neighborhood homeowner’s association gives out awards for landscaping and lawn care on a regular basis. Speaking of the HOA, dues are kept low (currently under $100).
More on Whitfield Estates
- Approximately 124 homes
- Subdivision is completely built-out
- Home sizes start from 1600 sq. ft., which was the original minimum in 1988, and 1950 sq. ft. which is the new minimum
- Brick is primary construction material
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Dothan Neighborhoods - Odom Woods
September 16th, 2008 - Categories: Dothan Neighborhoods, Dothan area Real Estate Market information
By: Michelle Beasley
REALTOR® Associate
http://www.dothanhomesearch.com
Odom Woods Subdivision, located in northwest Dothan, blends style, convenience, and price all in one nice package. Located on John D. Odom Road between Murphy Mill Road and Montgomery Highway, Odom Woods is one of the few neighborhoods in Dothan where many natural areas and mature trees were left during construction. This mature landscaping creates a natural buffer with surrounding development, keeping this neighborhood very quiet. There is also no through street, so traffic is light and confined to residents.
Around 50 families call Odom Woods home. The new Dothan Pavilion Shopping Center is practically across the street, and there are several other shopping areas, including a Super Walmart close by. Troy University at Dothan is less than a ten minute drive, as is Flowers Hospital. Recreational areas such as Westgate Park are only a short drive away as well. Odom Woods is also convenient for those stationed or working at Fort Rucker, and is less than 15 minutes from the Dothan Regional Airport.
- Average price - most recent sales - $287,200, or around $110 per square foot.
- Home sizes range from 2000 - 3000 square feet
There are currently no homes listed for sale in Odom Woods, which speaks to the popularity of this area. If you would like to be notified when a home comes on the market in this neighborhood, drop me an email at michelle(at)c21keyrealty(dot)com, or give me a call at 334-333-1609.
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The Garden District - Dothan’s Unique Neighborhood
August 21st, 2008 - Categories: Dothan area information, Garden District
By: Margaret Patrick
REALTOR® Associate
http://www.dothanhomesearch.com
Dothan neighborhoods are as unique as the people who live in them. Each has a personality that becomes clear as your drive down each street.
One of the most popular Dothan neighborhoods is called the Garden District. Located in northwest Dothan, the Garden District is roughly bordered by West Main Street, North Park Avenue, Montgomery Highway, and Ross Clark Circle. Known far and wide for the annual Azalea Dogwood Trail in springtime, the beauty of this area is really unparalleled in Dothan. The explosion of color from the azaleas, dogwoods, and camellias, the unlimited shades of green on the lawns, and the elegance of the pastel colored antebellum gowns worn by the Trail Queen and her court set this neighborhood apart.
The Garden District is unique in that there are many architectural styles and home sizes within the neighborhood. Unlike many new subdivisions, where every house is in the traditional style and the vast majority have red brick exteriors, the Garden District offers homes of all shapes and sizes. Several homes on North Cherokee Avenue and Girard Avenue are quite large Colonial or Georgian style homes, while there are many cottage style smaller homes on North Orange Street and Choctaw Street on the eastern side of the neighborhood and even townhouses on Martha Avenue and North Roberta Avenue. You can see contemporary style homes, with their low roof lines and abstract facades, scattered throughout the area.
Many children who grew up in the Garden District enjoy moving back to the area to start their family. Solomon Park, where many played as children, is just a short stroll away. Girard Elementary and Middle Schools are also within walking distance, and many amenities, such as some of Dothan’s best restaurants and shopping, are a five or ten minute drive from the neighborhood.
If you think the Garden District area might be somewhere you would like to live, I would be happy to help you find a home in this popular area. Our office has several listings in the area right now, and here is a link to all the homes currently on the market in the Garden District area. Let me know if you see anything that peaks your interest!
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April Dothan Planning Commission Meeting
April 18th, 2008 - Categories: Dothan area Real Estate Market information, Hidden Lake, New construction homes in Dothan, Real Estate News
By: Judy Spears
Broker Associate, CRS, ABR, GRI, CNHS
http://www.judyspears.com
The agenda for this month’s Dothan Planning Commission was relatively short, with only a couple of items causing much discussion. The development of the next phase of Hidden Lake Subdivision was far and away the hottest topic of the day.
This development was originally brought to the Planning Commission in October, 2006, and was approved. Plans presented at that time included much green space, walking trails, and several small parks on the 167 acre site. The development never started because this was around the time the new construction market in Dothan softened.
Fast forward 18 months, and although the new home market is still soft, it is relatively steady. Because of the need to maximize their investment, the developers came back with new plans that eliminated 12 acres of open space and parks while adding 31 lots, bumping up the total number to 353. Residents living in the current Hidden Lakes feel they were mislead back in 2006. The new plans met all the requirements for approval, so the commission had little choice but to approve. The market wins.
Planning Department staff report on Hidden Lake development
There were several citizens attending concerned about a development in north Dothan that was on the agenda, only to be tabled. The area of the proposed subdivision is mostly rural, even though it is only a couple of miles outside of town. Developing a 71 acre parcel and putting over 200 houses on it, in an area that is predominately quiet and rural, will always bring a crowd. Should be an interesting meeting next month.
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Hidden Lake School Zone Neighborhoods
February 1st, 2008 - Categories: Dothan area Real Estate Market information, Hidden Lake
By: Keshia Nix
REALTOR® Associate
http://www.dothanhomesearch.com
One of the most popular elementary schools in the Dothan City School system right now is Hidden Lake Elementary. The school has grown to one of the largest elementary schools in Dothan in just a few short years, and has been expanded once a couple of years ago. Located in southeast Dothan, this area is one of the fast growing in the city.
The map below is an approximate representation of the Hidden Lake Elementary school zone. Please consult the Dothan City Schools website, or give me a call, to confirm the school zone for your property. You can zoom in or out or pan the map by using the controls in the top left corner of the map.
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Here is a link to reports for Hidden Lake Elementary school from the Alabama Department of Education
Approximate travel time to select Dothan destinations:
- Southeast Alabama Medical Center: 5?10 minutes minutes
- Troy University ? Dothan: 25?30 minutes
- Wallace College: 20?25 minutes
- Flowers Hospital: 15?20 minutes
- Dothan Regional Airport ? 20?25 minutes
- Wiregrass Commons Mall/Dothan Pavilion (shopping): 15?20 minutes
Information on travel times provided below is approximate and will depend on traffic and time of day.
There are currently about 75 homes for sale in the Hidden Lake school zone, ranging from a two bedroom, one bath on Barnard Street priced at $41,350 to a four bedroom, four bath executive home in Hidden Lake subdivision, listed for $397,500.
There were 22 homes sold in this area of Dothan in the last quarter of 2007, which translates to an absorption rate of 10.22 months.
If you would like more information on homes for sale in the Hidden Lake school zone, including the Hidden Lake, The Cove at Cooper Creek, Lexington, Prevatt Place, Forest Park, and Azalea Park subdivisions, give me a call at 334?618?5242, or send an email to keshia(at)c21keyrealty.com
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