The city of Albertville and its residents have overcome a lot in its history. Albertville was greatly destroyed by "The Great Cyclone" on April 24, 1908. Over the course of the past century-plus, Albertville has come back to be an aspiring and cozy community of Alabamans.
Up in the north eastern corner of Alabama with a current population just sneaking past 21,000 residents (per 2010 U.S. Census data), Albertville was once in the middle of clashes between Union and Confederate forces. There was also a devastating cyclone that leveled most of the town in 1904. Given its rich history of strife and natural disaster, it's no wonder that people think the area is haunted! All of that is long past, but you can still get a glimpse of a bygone era, when reenactments are put on for the town and visitors alike. Albertville is a small town with big aspirations.
Moving to Albertville
To prepare to move, you will want to make a thorough list of your must-have needs so that you don't forget when you talk to your broker about possible availabilities. Needs like having a fenced yard or a garage for your car might seem obvious to you, but they aren't in the mind of the broker that you should be using in your search. Once the list has been made and checked twice, you will need to get your references -- both personal and professional -- and your credit score and keep them together for easy access when you need to show them to a potential landlord. Last but not least, you need to make a budget and stick to it! How much do you need to put down for fees, deposits, first and last months' rent. Having all of this in order before you begin your search, will make what can be a difficult process, so much easier.
Albertville Neighborhoods
Martling: If you are fond of water and the amenities that usually come with having a lake at your doorstep, this is the neighborhood you should call home. With one, two and three bedroom homes and apartments to choose from, it's not too hard to find the perfect place to settle in.
High Point: A few miles south of Guntersville Lake, this rural area is popular with those who wish to have some room to run and roam! This area is also dotted with ponds and streams, feeding a beautiful and verdant countryside and creating a gorgeous backdrop to the small to medium sized homes and apartments available for rent. Another bonus is the Milky Way! No, not the candy bar. You can see the glorious canopy of stars on a clear, dark night... imagine that!
Whitesville Rd. / Turnpike Rd.: Albertville Municipal Airport is tucked into the southwest corner of this rural neighborhood. There are 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom duplexes and quite a few larger stand alone homes for rent in this country setting. Perfect if you enjoy solitude and vineyards! That's right, Jules J. Berta Vineyards are just across Hwy 1 on Darden Avenue. A nice addition to any neighborhood is a winery... so go taste and enjoy the fruits of the area.
Corbinville: Renting a two bedroom apartment or home is not as difficult as you might think in this suburban community. With Albertville Country Club at its center, this delightful neighborhood has everything you want in a close-knit community. Grocery stores, a post office and a short car ride away from the lake make this neighborhood perfect for anyone craving country life with urban amenities.
Saratoga: Located in southeastern Albertville, the Saratoga neighborhood is a suburban area with adorable homes for rent. Sizes vary of course, but you will find that the square footage gets more bang for the buck in these parts. Added to that, it is entirely evident that people take great pride in their homes, no matter the size, and therefore you will see blooms bursting from flower gardens and lawns lush with verdant grass springing up from the earth.
Albertville Life
If you love the outdoors, you will adore the many hiking and biking trails that wind through the city. If you love being on the water, head to Lake Guntersville. So, if you are brave enough to live with the ghosts of Albertville, you are in for quite a treat. Or trick. Halloween must be fun here!
Guntersville Lake flanks the west side of this rural community and many little inlets create waterfront property for most residents who live here. Outdoor living can be a wonderful time to experience that natural surroundings of Albertville. So go on out and see what it's like to become an Albertvillian!