Like many towns in Alabama, Alabaster has industrious beginnings. It gets its name from the quality of the lime rock cultivated here, after George L. Scott Sr. established the Alabaster lime rock plant in 1929. By the 1950s, this small village had become a sprawling suburban city. Now, Alabaster continues to expand, with a growth rate of over 60% in the past decade. "Alabaster is one of the strongest markets in the greater Birmingham area," says Jeff Dorough, a Keller Williams Metro South Realtor who lives in Alabaster. "It's constantly developing and growing." Just 20 miles from Birmingham, Alabaster is an incredibly convenient place to live for work or school commutes.
There are roomy and large front yards as common features of many Alabaster, AL homes.
Waterfall on Buck Creek once provided power to the Siluria Cotton Mill and now can be found along the Buck Creek Trail.
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Homes
Large craftsman cottages and prairie-style homes rest along the city's streets. Some come with attached garages, front porches and wide paved driveways. Roomy front yards give residents ample landscaping opportunities and homes with front porches provide the perfect setting for catching up with neighbors over a glass of ice-cold sweet tea. The median home price is in the low $300,000s, putting it below the national median.
Large craftsman cottages are one of the many architectural styles to be found in Alabaster, AL.
Prairie style homes are often found nestled in amongst the trees which provide shade and help cool the homes in the Alabama Summer.
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Schools
"Alabaster is a very family-oriented place," Dorough says. Children in the area may go to either Meadow View Elementary School, part of the Shelby County Public School System, or Creek View Elementary School, part of the Alabaster City Public School System, depending on where in the neighborhood they live. Thompson Middle School offers a Girls Rock STEM program, encouraging young girls to build science, technology, engineering and math skills. There's also a popular boys' choir aptly named Man Choir. Thompson Middle School's Majorettes have won state-wide baton-twirling competitions. Another great school in the area is Thompson High School. The Warriors football team is the reigning state champs, bringing a lot of pride to the area.
The Meadowview Elementary School in Alabaster, AL promote education and community.
Boasting the back to back state champions at football, Thompson High School in one of the largest in Alabama.
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Parks
The local Alabaster YMCA offers many extracurricular activities to enrich the lives of the community. There are exercise rooms, walking trails, basketball courts, a swimming pool and educational programs for kids, including an engaging STEAM program. Additional learning is found at Albert L. Scott Library, where locals can explore book aisles, attend fun workshops on everything from laser-cutting to etiquette courses and enjoy story times for kids.
Buck Creek Park offers athletic fields for football, softball, and general use. The jewel of this park, however, is Buck Creek Trail. Visitors can hike or bike along the babbling creek for over 3 miles. Hikers can wander along the path to a cascading waterfall, taking in the old Buck Creek Cotton Mill. Residents can picnic right by the stream, the sound of the water and local birds chirping providing a serene soundtrack.
The community has held Fall Fest and the Trick-or-Treat Trail along this path. Buck Creek Trail connects Buck Creek Park to Warrior Park, popular with resident baseball players. The park offers batting cages and four softball or baseball fields for casual games or practices. There are also picnic areas and a playground for children.
In 1972, beloved resident Abby Wooley donated a stretch of land to the community to be made into a park. Today, Abby Wooley Park remains a popular place for children to play and for neighbors to get together. Here, residents shoot hoops at the basketball court, kids play on the playground, and people celebrate special occasions at the pavilion and picnic tables or exercise along the quarter-mile walking trail.
Alabaster Municipal Park is where local athletes practice their sports. It features 4 lighted tennis courts, 3 lighted basketball courts, 12 lighted soccer fields and a multi-purpose field.
The Buck Creek Trail runs along the Buck Creek and ends at the Siliura Cotton Mill.
The Alabaster Municipal Park in Alabaster offers a variety of athletic courts and fields.
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Shopping and Dining
When it comes to dining, Alabaster is chock full of some great local spots. Chubbfathers offers way more than delicious burgers. Owner Will Cholewinski takes his job of feeding the community seriously. So seriously, he has "FEED THE PEOPLE" tattooed on his arm. For every two non-perishable food items someone brings into his restaurant, they get a free drink. After fifteen donations, they get a free meal. Cholewinski matches every donation he receives at the end of the week and gives it to a local food bank. He writes the food bank a check on weeks he's low on donations.
In the Old Alabaster Post Office on 1st Avenue West, Siluria Brewing Company combines classic brews with new craft creations. Its warm, dog-friendly environment and food trucks make it a popular place to hang out in town. Matthew Pollard, the owner of Ivy League Brew, has been perfecting his mead recipes for over ten years. Immortal was their first-ever brew, with bourbon notes from the dark-charred oak barrel it's brewed in. Beyond mead, patrons can play games of pool or throw axes with friends.
Another great local spot is the CreACTive Wellness Center and Café. The center is made up of three sections: the coffee shop, the wellness center and the arts center. The coffee shop serves coffee from local roaster Adventurer Coffee Co. and sandwiches. Open mics and other community events are often held here. The wellness center offers yoga classes, massage therapy, trapeze classes and one-on-one talk therapy. The arts center offers painting classes, including one aimed at painting your beloved pets.
Creactive is a wellness center and cafe in Alabaster, AL.
Enjoy time with friends at Champy's Famous Fried Chicken in Alabaster.
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Events
Every year Alabaster hosts CityFest, one of the most popular events in the area. Drawing thousands, this event features live music, vendors, arts and crafts, rides and other fun activities. Alabaster Arts Council organizes CityFest and the Alabaster Jubilee annually, bringing the community together.
Alabaster hosts fun events throughout the year.
Alabaster residents come out to watch the parade at the annual Jubilee.
As a lifelong resident of Birmingham, I have always felt a deep connection to the area and feel compelled to give back to the community I’ve always called “home.” I donate much of my time to my church and several civic organizations. It has been said that I wear my heart on my sleeve when it comes to my community and my work. ?It is my sincere desire to make a difference. This has been the foundation of my success throughout my life. After earning a degree in marketing, I entered the corporate environment and my entrepreneurial spirit led me to become an associate broker at ReMax Advantage South. What drives me to be my very best as a respected real estate professional is the same force that has made me such a fixture in my community- a personal mission statement to serve the needs of my clients and make a difference in their lives. ?From the moment we meet, to the close of your transaction, I am genuinely interested in and care about your needs. I will work hard to communicate to you what will happen with every phase of your move. Whether I’m working hard to help my community or working hard to make great things happen for my real estate clients, you can be confident I am Dedicated to Making a Difference.
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