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Sunday, June 5th, 2011
SEARCH HOOVER CC GREEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE MLS HOOVER AL

3446 Strollaway Drive Hoover, AL 35226 Green Valley home for sale
Hoover Country Club in Hoover, Alabama is surrounded by the Green Valley Subdivision of homes, which includes Green Valley Fairways and Country Club Highlands. Because Green Valley was the first planned subdivision in Hoover, it got the prime location for convenience in the Hoover, Alabama real estate market.
Mr. William H. Hoover deeded the land for the Green Valley Country Club, now known as Hoover Country Club. This sparked a wave of home building in the area. Starting in the late 1950′s, Green Valley began to develop homes for sale and continued to grow, with some new homes being completed as late as the recent 2,000′s. It is not uncommon for homes in Green Valley Subdivision to be purchased or inherited by family members, or for parents to live in the same neighborhood as their grown children. From local news anchors to city council members, this neighborhood is a popular area for the movers and shakers of Hoover. Green Valley Drugs, with its old fashion lunch counter and pharmacy, is immediately adjacent to the area, and is the gathering spot for home cooking and gossip. If you are searching for a neighborhood with a ”Mayberry” feel, Green Valley Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama may be for you.
Amenities for Green Valley Subdivision, Hoover, Alabama include:
- Large lots and Mature trees
- Private Hoover Country Club (golf course, tennis courts, clubhouse, pool, toddler pool)
- Star Lake (fishing and walking track)
- Hoover Schools – zoned for Green Valley Elementary or Gwin Elementary, Simmons Middle School, and Hoover High School
- Immediately adjacent to Highway 31 business and shopping district
- Situated between I-459 and I-65 exits for downtown commutes
- 5 minutes to the Riverchase Galleria
- 5 minutes to Hoover Municipal Complex, including Hoover Library, Hoover Rec Center, Police Station, and City Hall
Directions: From Highway 31 south, turn right on Braddock Drive. From Highway 31 North, go 3 blocks past the Riverchase Galleria, left on Deo Dara Drive.
Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
Email: shholmes@realtysouth.com

109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Situated in the very heart of the Highway 280 Corridor and encompassing more than 1650 acres, are beautiful homes for sale in the neighborhoods of Inverness Subdivision in Birmingham, Alabama: Inverness Applecross, Inverness Cobblestone Square, Inverness Country Club Village, Inverness Cove, Inverness Gardens, Inverness Green, Inverness Highlands, Inverness Kerry Downs, Inverness Kirkwall, Inverness Point, Inverness Selkirk, Inverness Woodford, and Inverness Wyngate.

2023 Wilmington Place Birmingham AL 35242 in Inverness
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A master-planned community with tree-shaded parkways welcoming you to the beauty of a woodland setting, the Inverness community provides amenities any homeowner could want:
- Wide Array of Home Prices in Inverness to Fit Nearly Every Budget
- River View Lots
- Lake View Lots
- Golf Course View Lots at Inverness Country Club
- Garden Homes
- Luxury Homes
- Lake Heather with Boating and Fishing (by permit)
- Cahaba River
- Inverness Country Club with Championship Golf Course, Dining Facilities, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center (private club)
- Inverness Racquet Club
- Jogging Trails
- Inverness Community Fire Station
- Day Care Center is nearby
- Post Office is Conveniently Located to Inverness Subdivision
- Corporate Offices, Retail Shopping, and Commercial Businesses are Nearby to Inverness
- Luxury Apartments in the Inverness Area
- Upscale Senior Living Nearby – Danberry at Inverness
- Convenient Access to Highway 280, Interstate 459, and Highway 31
- Minutes from Downtown Birmingham, Alabama
- Just down Highway 280 from The Summit Luxury Retail Center
- Zoned for Inverness Elementary, Oak Mountain Middle School, and Oak Mountain High School
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109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Highland Lakes Home For Sale - 1055 Bluestone Way Birmingham AL 35242
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As you crest the ridge of Oak Mountain past Greystone on Highway 280, you will find the gated luxury home community of Highland Lakes Subdivision in Birmingham, Alabama. Many upscale homes for sale, located on over 1700 acres in a private wooded setting, descend from the foothills of the Appalachians across the ridges and down into a lake-filled valley.
Consisting of mostly resale homes, there are still a few new homes for sale in Highland Lakes Subdivision. Four distinct areas make up the neighborhoods of Highland Lakes:
- Highland Lakes Dunnavant Place from the mid $200,000′s
- Highland Lakes Ashland Place from the mid $300,000′s
- Highland Lakes Regency from the mid $300,000′s
- Highland Lakes Estates from the upper $300,000′s
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Some of the amenities in the Highland Lakes Community are:
- Four Stocked Lakes for Fishing
- Picturesque Gazebo Structures Overlooking the Lakes
- Neighborhood Parks
- Sidewalks
- Streetlights
- Walking Trails
- Playgrounds
- Mountain View Lots
- Water View Lots
- Association Management for Highland Lakes
- Immediate Access to Highway 280 Corridor Shopping, Entertainment, and Commercial Businesses
- Zoned for Mt. Laurel Elementary, Chelsea Middle, and Chelsea High School
Directions to Highland Lakes Subdivision Homes For Sale: Travel Highway 280 East past Interstate 459 until you crest Oak Mountain. Turn left at the traffic signal into the subdivision.
SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975

109 Inverness Plaza
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
SEARCH BROOK HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE MLS BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA HERE

3325 Brook Highland Circle Birmingham AL 35242 Home For Sale
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One of my fondest memories of the beautiful Brook Highland Subdivision off of Highway 280 was working with a very large and lovely family with seven children. Supervising everything from paint colors to furniture and accessory placement, I was able to turn their house into a home. We became great friends, and periodically, I was asked to help with little updates to their home because of my Interior Design background. When a job transfer occurred a few years later, they were forced to sell their much loved Brook Highland home in a slow winter selling season during an economic downturn. With the advantage of professional home staging, their home sold in only 47 days.
Beautiful, livable homes are just one of the things that draw residents to real estate in Brook Highland Subdivision.
As a neighborhood, Brook Highland has wonderful amenities that give this area great appeal:
Directions: From I-459 North towards Atlanta/Gasden via Exit 250, merge right onto U.S. Highway 280 East towards Childersburg. Turn left onto Highway 119 / Cahaba Valley Road and travel 0.5 miles. Enter the subdivision by taking the second left onto Brook Highland Parkway.
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Shannon Holmes 205-706-3975
Inverness Office
109 Inverness Plaza
Birmingham, Alabama 35242

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Monday, June 7th, 2010
Here are quick links to valuable city information provided by local chambers of commerce about Birmingham and its suburban communities:
Birmingham City: http://birminghamal.org/
Jefferson County: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_County,_AL
Shelby County: http://shelbycountyalabama.com/
Alabaster: http://cityofalabaster.com/
Calera: http://www.cityofcalera.org/
Chelsea: http://www.cityofchelsea.com/
Columbiana: http://www.cityofcolumbiana.com/
Helena: http://www.cityofhelena.org/
Homewood: http://www.homewoodal.net/
Hoover: http://www.hooveral.org/
Leeds: http://leedsalabama.com/
McCalla: http://www.americantowns.com/al/mccalla
Mountain Brook: http://www.mtnbrook.org/
Pelham: http://www.pelhamonline.com/
Vestavia: http://www.vestaviahills.net/
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RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

What makes a neighborhood a great place to buy? As a REALTOR®, I cannot stress enough the number one rule for home buying – location, location, location! Though this is excellent advice, there are also several other important things to consider when choosing the right home for you in a great neighborhood. Because all homes eventually get sold, it is important to keep in mind these factors that will affect resale:
- Schools
- Short Work and Shopping Commutes
- Curb Appeal
- Number of Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- General Appearance of the Area
- Extra Amenities that Make this Neighborhood Stand Out
- How Fast Homes Are Selling in this Neighborhood
- Price that You Can Afford
Perhaps you do not have children, have no plans to have children, or your children are grown. If you think that good schools will not affect your property, guess again. People will sacrifice almost anything to give their children the finest education, so when resale time comes it will be very important to be in a desirable school district.
Distance to work and shopping can make life convenient and pleasant, or add hours of stress, time, and gasoline costs to your day. Buying in an area with quick and easy access to businesses, shopping, entertainment, and schools will increase your enjoyment of your new home, and likely make your home more appealing when it is time to sell.
Always try to buy the home with the most curb appeal on the block. A charming facade will make you smile every time you pull into the driveway, and will be sure to attract home buyers at resale.
Once you are inside the home, be sure it has the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms for the area. Most people agree that a home needs at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms to live comfortably.
The drive into your neighborhood should have a pleasing appearance of neatly kept homes. How well your neighbors maintain their homes will definitely affect the value of your home now, and in the future.
A great neighborhood will often offer extra amenities such as a swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, golf club, walking trails, and community parks. The universal appeal of these “extras” will make a home with great amenities more fun to own.
A good sign that your neighborhood is a great one is how quickly and consistently homes sell in your area. Check recent home sales before you buy. Even in an economic downturn, homes in a great neighborhood will sell if priced competitively.
After location, the most important factor to consider when making a home purchase is how comfortably you can afford the price. If every month is a struggle to make your house payment, you will never be able to truly enjoy your home, so never buy more house than you can afford. Job changes and temporary times of unemployment are sometimes a fact of life, so plan ahead to keep your mortgage payment reasonable enough to allow for savings for a rainy day.
Follow these guidelines to home buying, and you will find the right house for you in a great neighborhood!
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SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975

109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Contact Shannon Holmes for more information on Birmingham, Alabama real estate, and how to buy the right house for you in a great neighborhood.
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Saturday, May 8th, 2010
SEARCH THE SHOAL CREEK SUBDIVISION MLS REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE ALABAMA
Just a seven minute drive down Hugh Daniel Drive from Highway 280 is the gated community of Shoal Creek. Nestled within acres of natural areas filled with wild birds, fish, and game, Shoal Creek Subdivision boasts some of the most magnificent homes for sale in the Birmingham, Alabama area.

Featured Shoal Creek Home - 3 Hazeltine Walk
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Perhaps the most private of all Birmingham area neighborhoods, the natural wooded setting of the Shoal Creek Country Club and subdivision has a host of amenities:
- 24 hour Security
- Shoal Creek Country Club, the Jack Nicklaus - designed world class golf course
- Little Links, the 9 hole additional course at Shoal Creek Country Club
- Private Shoal Creek Country Club Clubhouse with Dining
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Stocked Lakes
- Fishing
- Boating (non-motor crafts only)
- Resident Services Lawn Care Maintenance available
- Weekly private Trash Collection Service
- Inanda Stables, a 31 stall Equestrian Facility
- Indoor and Outdoor Equestrian Rings
- Full Service Stables with full time on-site management
Homes in Shoal Creek are zoned for Mount Laurel Elementary, Chelsea Middle, and Chelsea High School .
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SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3976

109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Please contact Shannon Holmes for more information on homes for sale in the Shoal Creek Subdivision MLS, or for any other questions regarding real estate in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
SEARCH HOMES FOR SALE IN THE RIVERCHASE HOOVER ALABAMA MLS

2082 Royal Fern Hoover AL 35244
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Straddling the line between Jefferson and Shelby Counties is the 3,000 acre neighborhood of Riverchase Country Club Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham. Begun in the 1970′s, this popular Hoover community continues to have homes for sale occasionally being built on scattered lots, and real estate consisting of older homes, which often have had updates to make them look new inside.

New Riverchase Listing! 942 Chestnut Oaks Cir. Hoover, AL 35244
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An impressive entrance and long winding drive down the tree-studded parkway make this Hoover neighborhood a favorite place to live in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
The many amenities of Riverchase Subdivision include:
- Large Lots with Trees
- Approximately 1800 Homes in an Established Neighborhood
- Many Homes with Basement Lots
- Large Variety of Home Prices – from about the $180,000′s to over one million
- Riverchase Homeowner’s Association
- Riverchase Country Club - Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Clubhouse
- 12 Acre Park w/tot lot
- Hoover Schools – zoned Riverchase Elementary, Berry Middle, and Spain Park High School
- Fire Station w/ Paramedics within the Community
- Nearby Churches
- Close to Hospitals and Medical Clinics
- Convenient to the Riverchase Galleria (the largest mall in the state), The Grove Shopping Center, and the Colonial Promenade Shopping Center
- Convenient to the Hoover Municipal Complex- Library, Senior Center, Police Department
- Approximately 25 minutes to the Birmingham International Airport
- Convenient access to interstate ramps for I-459 and I-65
- Bordered by Highway 150 and Highway 31, two prime commercial and retail districts

Riverchase Home on Baneberry Lake
The newest neighborhood in the Riverchase area is the gated section known as Arbor Hill, which can be found immediately adjacent to Riverchase Elementary School. This private neighborhood has its own Homeowner’s Association.
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SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975

109 INVERNESS PLAZA, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35242
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Please contact Shannon Holmes with any questions about Birmingham, Alabama real estate, or to view any Riverchase homes for sale in the Hoover, Alabama MLS.
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
SEARCH LAKE CYRUS SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA MLS HERE .
Lake Cyrus Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama has an impressive main entrance, and a lovely winding drive down the parkway past Bumpus Middle School, the neighborhood school within its borders. Homes for sale in Lake Cyrus can be found in a variety of price ranges, from the affordable villas to the luxury homes behind the gated area. A planned community of mostly resale homes, Lake Cyrus subdivision currently features new construction deep within the neighborhood.

Lake Cyrus - 5700 Park Side Pass, Hoover, AL 35244
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Homes for sale in Lake Cyrus Subdivision feature such top of the line amenities as:
- all sides brick exteriors
- hardwood flooring
- granite countertops
- stainless steel appliances
- jetted garden tubs
Lake Cyrus Subdivision also features these great neighborhood amenities:
- Lighted Sidewalks
- Lake with Fishing
- Outdoor Parks
- Hoover Schools
- Lake Cyrus Homeowner’s Association
- Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort and Spa just across Highway 150 from Lake Cyrus
- The Grove Shopping Center nearby to Lake Cyrus
- Riverchase Galleria nearby to Lake Cyrus
- Convenient access to I-459
- Regions Park nearby
- Zoned for Deer Valley Elementary,Bumpus Middle School (located within the subdivision), and Hoover High School, all nearby
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SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975

109 INVERNESS PLAZA, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35242
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Contact Shannon Holmes for questions about Birmingham real estate, or for more information on Lake Cyrus Subdivision homes for sale in the Hoover, Alabama MLS.
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009
SEARCH MOUNTAIN BROOK ALABAMA REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE MLS
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and extremely convenient to downtown Birmingham, is the beautiful city of Mountain Brook, Alabama. The planned city of Mountain Brook, Alabama, was designed by Warren H. Manning, a prominent Massachusetts architect of the roaring twenties.

Mountain Brook Traditional Georgian
Since the beginning of its development in 1929, Mountain Brook has boasted some of the finest architecture in the country, consisting of everything from English style cottages to Stone Castles in the style of English Tudor and French Normandy. Traditional Georgian and Southern Colonials are also prevalent here.

Mountain Brook French Norman Home
Mountain Brook, Alabama homes are some of the most frequently renovated homes in the country. Look up and down just about any street in Mountain Brook, and you will find major work being done to homes on a regular basis. Since many of the homes in Mountain Brook, Alabama were designed by prominent architects and have historical significance, great care is taken with any remodeling done to homes in Mountain Brook. For this reason, each home in Mountain Brook, Alabama is a unique and charming example of the best in architecture.

Mountain Brook, Alabama Home Renovation

Mountain Brook Renovation Progresses

Mountain Brook Alabama Home Remodeled
Not only is Mountain Brook the most affluent city in the state of Alabama, it is the 17th wealthiest in the nation, and also Alabama’s best educated.
City officials through the years have judiciously protected the many parks and green spaces that the residents enjoy so well. When taking a morning drive down the tree-lined streets of Mountain Brook, Alabama, you will see many joggers, walkers, and bikers getting their daily exercise.
The three original villages of Mountain Brook, connected by what once were horseback riding trails are:
- Mountain Brook Village
- English Village
- Crestline Village
Many of the most sought after homes for sale in Mountain Brook, Alabama surround the three area golf courses:
The convenient, upscale shopping and amenities, as well as its award-winning school system, make Mountain Brook, Alabama a very desirable city in which to live.

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SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975
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Sunday, September 20th, 2009
A buyer agency agreement is a contract between a Broker/REALTOR® and YOU, as the buyer, which says that when negotiating a purchase, the Broker/REALTOR® will represent YOUR best interests, and will provide you with ADVICE and KNOWLEDGE that will help you make the BEST decision when it is time to make an offer. Without this contract, the REALTOR® always represents the seller. I choose to always work in your best interest. Do not worry. There is no fee for this until we get to closing. A nominal fee of $100 for homes selling up to $100,000, and $250 for homes over $100,000 will be charged by RealtySouth. This will be part of the closing costs, and I will ask that the SELLER pay this for you. Depending on the type of loan that you get, this fee may not apply at all. If I do not find you a home, there also will be no charge.
Another aspect of the buyer agency agreement is how the buyer is responsible to the agent. The terms of the contract are negotiable at the time that the agreement is signed. If you feel that you have chosen the right agent, then a period of 6 months to 1 year would be a reasonable time frame to agree to work with me to allow plenty of time to find the perfect home, and get the loan closed. If you are still a little uncertain, make it for less time, or for one specific property only.
ALABAMA LAW REQUIRES THAT ALL BUYERS KNOW HOW THEY ARE BEING REPRESENTED IN EACH REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION.
Loyalty to me as your agent for a specified amount of time will make my job much more effective and efficient for YOU. If you feel that you have good chemistry with me as your agent, then give me your loyalty, and I will work diligently to meet your home buying needs. This is my profession, and I want to always negotiate the BEST PRICE and BEST TERMS that I am able for YOU. Only as your BUYER AGENT will I be able to do so. My goal is to give my buyer clients the most positive experience they can have because referrals are the heart and soul of my business.
Time is running out for this once in a lifetime opportunity – low interest rates and low home prices.
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Saturday, July 11th, 2009

Chace Lake Hoover AL
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Situated on the former site of Chace Lake Country Club is the new Hoover, Alabama subdivision of Chace Lake. The great “heart of Hoover” location of this neighborhood means that nearly every amenity is only minutes away:
- Entrance off of Highway 31, a main shopping and business district
- Close to the Hoover Municipal Complex – Library, Senior Center, Recreation Center
- About 2 minutes to Highway 150, and the shopping meccas of the Riverchase Galleria, Patton Creek, Colonial Promenade, and the newly opened ”The Grove” shopping center
- Convenient access to I-459 and I-65
With the classic “hometown” feel of a 1920′s neighborhood, homes for sale in Chace Lake feature a variety of building materials, such as brick, concrete siding, and shakes. The architectural firm of Dungan & Nequette designed the charming Craftsman and English Cottage facades of the homes for sale in this neighborhood. The work of this talented design firm has been featured in many of the best shelter magazines, including Southern Accents and Veranda.
Homes for sale in Chace Lake Subdivision, Hoover, Alabama range in price from the $230,000′s to about the middle $350,000′s, depending on the choice of home plan, and the options the home buyer chooses. Signature Homes, which has been featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, is the builder for this neighborhood.

Chace Lake Entrance View
Subdivision amenities for Chace Lake include:
- Clubhouse
- Swimming Pool
- 40 Acre Park
- 9 Acre Lake
- Sidewalks
- Streetlights
- Distance Measured Fitness Trails
- Open Air Pavilions
- Green Spaces
- Hoover Schools
Homes for sale in Chace Lake Subdivision are zoned for Riverchase Elementary, Berry Middle School, and Spain Park High School.
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Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. Home prices may be subject to change.
RealtySouth 
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
If you would like to view homes for sale in Chace Lake, or any other homes for sale in the Birmingham, Alabama area, REALTOR® SHANNON HOLMES would be happy to work with you. You may contact her at (205) 706-3975, or by email on the contact form below:
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
CHAPEL CREEK SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA LISTINGS

Just listed!!! Chapel Creek Home for Sale - 552 Twin Creek Road
Chapel Creek Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama is a lovely neighborhood of one and two-level traditional homes being built by the award-winning Signature Homes. When Extreme Makeover: Home Edition came to town, Signature Homes was the building group chosen to build a home in less than a week for a deserving young family, because they are known for their great floor plans and high quality of building.
There are 106 homes planned for the neighborhood, designed in classic Birmingham architectural styles that one might find in areas such as Redmont. One-level cottages have between 2300 and 2600 square feet, and two-level homes up to 3500 square feet. Larger homes in the subdivision have 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, plus a big bonus room that can be used as a fifth bedroom, if needed. Featuring main level master bedrooms and garages, there are several styles of homes for sale in Chapel Creek:
- Georgian
- French
- English Cottage
- Tudor
- Craftsman
Homes for sale in the neighborhood of Chapel Creek, Hoover, Alabama range in price from about $322,000 to $499,900+.
Chapel Creek Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama is located in the “heart of Hoover”, just off of Patton Chapel Road in the Bluff Park area. Two entrances provide access to Patton Chapel Road, which intersects with Highway 31. This incredibly convenient location is close to a variety of amenities:
- Gwin Elementary , less than 5 minutes from Chapel Creek
- Simmons Middle School , less than 5 minutes from Chapel Creek, and across from Gwin Elementary
- Hoover High School
- Regions Park
- Riverchase Galleria
- Patton Creek
- The Summit
- Brookwood Mall
- Numerous other shopping districts
- I-459
- I-65
- Highway 150
- Highway 280
- Various Churches
- Doctor’s Offices
- Brookwood Hospital, Children’s Hospital, UAB Medical Center, & Shelby Baptist Medical Center are only minutes away
- City of Hoover Complex – Police Station, Library, Recreation Center, Senior Center, and more
- Several Public and Private Golf Courses
- Wonderful Restaurants
Please refer to the post “FUN & ENTERTAINMENT LINKS WHEN MOVING TO BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA”on this website for more valuable information about things to see and do in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
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Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Please contact Shannon Holmes at (205) 706-3975 for more information on Chapel Creek Subdivision homes for sale in Hoover, Alabama.
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