Real Estate – Many Options, Bargain Prices and Low Taxes

Live in an historic mansion with incredible history at a fraction of prices in many places,
and with no commute – you’re home in five minutes!

Real Estate options vary in Selma and Dallas County from historic homes Downtown, suburban-type neighborhoods, estate homes and even ranches in the countryside and your options also increase due to the incredibly low prices here. For example, antebellum mansions, some in "move in condition" which would be multi-million dollar homes in almost any other part of the country, can be purchased for a fraction of that amount in Selma. It's truly incredible. Instead of living in a suburban house that was built in a month and looks exactly like the one next to you, you can custom build, or live in a home built when "craftsmanship" meant something!

We believe that the often hard-to-define "quality of life" factors most of us consider important revolve around: family life, access to modern conveniences, and affordability. And if you have, or are planning to start a family, then safety, education and kid-friendly activities and healthy outdoors would also be important to any parent. In combination, is there a better place than Selma?

Special Notes:

• These listings are for the purpose of showing you the real estate market value of our community – not to sell a house. At the appropriate time, we will refer you to a real estate professional we trust who can give you details and the history of our market.
• Cheap Cheap! There is a large inventory of even lesser expensive homes on our market, as well as foreclosures where good quality homes – even historical ones, can be acquired very inexpensively. The realtor we assign to you, or the one of your choice, will be able to review the entire market with you!

You are not dreaming – a mansion on the Historic Register for under $250,000!

401 Church Street
Beautiful Greek Revival: Imagine owning this home, a 4,800 SF Beautiful Greek Revival home, an antebellum home (meaning it was built before the Civil War – in 1843, to be exact!) on the National Register of Historic Places, 3 bedroom, 3 ½ baths, in "move in" condition. In Historic Section adjacent to downtown Selma. According to our Real Estate contact for this presentation, taxes on this home would be under $1,500 per year.
Only $249,000 (Recently Sold!)

Featured Homes:

847 Fox Hall – Live on the historic Alabama River! Beautiful wood and stone home sitting in the middle of 5 acres right on the Alabama River. This 4480 square foot 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is truly a treasure. The view off the back of the house is the Alabama River seen through Spanish moss hanging from oak trees. The house offers hardwood and tile floors as well as granite countertops. There are 2 large screened porches off the master bedroom. Outside you have a large patio overlooking the river with a barbeque pit perfect for outside entertaining. $499,900   Photos

610 Selma Ave – Renovated 6,130sf mansion and bliss in Downtown Selma! Immaculate with spacious. Enjoy this phenomenal 3 bedroom, 2 bath with huge parlor and foyer, with living/dining room on the first floor, with completely new kitchen with granite countertops and new appliances throughout! Huge backyard for play, or swing on the front porch and wave to friendly neighbors. Walk to church, restaurants, River Park, Library, and museums. Truly a “dream home” and just $329,000!   Photos

1116 Keithway
An impressive entrance to this "Southern Living" home is just one of the many details that make this home so special. Highlights include living room, dining room, two–story great room, 4 bedrooms (large master suite), 3.5 baths (master has jetted tub and separate shower), great kitchen (granite countertops), upstairs bonus room, inviting back porch and 2–car garage. Tile, hardwood, crown molding and vaulted ceilings are just a few of the extras in this 3100 + SF of detailed design. $429,000

406 Old Marion Junction Road
3721 +/– SF in this 2 story brick home located on 2+ acres. Floor plan offers open living area with soaring ceilings and great view of the backyard from the great room and upstairs hallway. 5 bedrooms (master on 1st floor), 2.5 baths, kitchen with breakfast area, game room and 2–car carport. Built in 1997. $265,000 (SOLD)

509 Treemont
House is 3,647sf with additional detached 1,200sf house. Built in 1866, the home features a long porch across the front, adorned with the gingerbread trim of the period. The original floors are heart pine and replacement floors in the kitchen, utility room and back hall are brick. The light fixtures in the formal rooms date from the turn of the century. Home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 kitchens plus a small extra house in the rear for guests or rental income. This "Italiante" raised cottage has been beautifully restored and maintained. $245,000 (SOLD)

500 Dallas Ave.
3600+/– SF (not including attic and basement) in this "one of a kind" find in the Historic District. Built in 1917, charm and character abound with many features which are original to the home. Some of these include original walnut paneling, oak and heart pine flooring and some light fixtures. This home includes 3 bedrooms (all with walk–in closets) (4th bedroom converted into a huge closet with many shelves, hanging areas and built–in shoe racks), 2.5 baths, living room, dining room, butler's pantry, breakfast room with palladium windows for plenty of light, kitchen (updated in 2001 with Italian tile, new appliances–thermador range top and grill and slate top island), upstairs den, laundry room, porches and detached garage. French doors open onto a patio on one side and a grass courtyard on the other side. Property has a beautifully landscaped yard with irrigation system. $235,000 (SOLD)

Real Estate Taxes:

Millage Rate/Formula:

Homestead – Appraised value x 10% = Assessed value
Non-occupancy – Appraised value x 20% = Assessed value

Taxes for properties within city limits: city – Assessed value x .027 + county – Assessed value x .0305

Taxes for properties outside city limits: only county – Assessed value x .034

Examples for Homestead for a property within city limits:
$250,000 = $1,437.50
$350,000 = $2,012.50

For specific quotes on taxes and other cost of ownership questions, please refer to a local agent.

Photo Galleries:

Live next to or a few blocks from Sturdivant Hall, other museums, our Public Library, restaurants, Water Ave, walk to church or a corner produce stand – “live history” every day! Historic Homes in Downtown Selma

Outside City Limits: Selma offers established neighborhoods and subdivisions outside of the Downtown area, such as Houston Gardens, Houston Park, and Landsdowne among others, which offer traditional homes with larger yards – these are still within city limits. Valley Grande is noted for being “out in the country” with less restriction on building and fewer subdivisions and more wide open spaces, although Valleyview is a small golf course neighborhood. Homes outside Downtown & in Valley Grande

Second homes, like cabins in the Alabama mountain foothills, beach houses, or in the country, are part of the lifestyle of many of our neighbors, like Dr. Lee Youngblood – a local veterinarian and our friend. Visit Dr. Youngblood's Country Home

Special Thanks to: Local Real Estate agent Jewell Williamson at Cornerstone Realty for giving us an extensive tour of Selma and Dallas County, and husband Frank – both showed us wonderful hospitality! Jewell was raised in Orrville, 15 miles from Selma, and has lived here her entire life. Frank is a former school principals and Jewell was a teacher. She knows our area extensively and has assisted many of our new physicians and their families in finding their ideal home!

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