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By: Judy Spears
Broker Associate, CRS, ABR, GRI, CNHS

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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.

Planning Department staff report on proposed subdivision in north Dothan in the Headland Avenue, Woodham Road area.

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By: Keshia Nix
REALTOR® Associate

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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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