Neighborhood near downtown Montgomery with historic landmarks
One of the most historic areas in Montgomery, Cottage Hill sits less than a mile from downtown, overlooking the Alabama River. The residential neighborhood is named after the first public school district that opened in 1891 and is undergoing revitalization with new businesses and home renovations. "Cottage Hill is a relaxed, quiet community," says AJ Hayles, broker and owner of Red Tails Realty Group. "You'll see locals and tourists intersecting at the nearby museums and shops."
The nearby National Memorial for Peace and Justice kindled the revitalization, memorializing the individuals who were lynched using a combination of sculpture, art and design on a six-acre site. The Station at Five Points was one of the first fire stations in the city and includes a statue and sign marking an essential point on the Selma-to-Montgomery Voting Rights March Trail. The nearby Rosa Parks Museum and Freedom Rides Museum add to Montgomery's rich Civil Rights history.
Hilltop in Cottage Hills overlooking Downtown, Five Points is an intersection of history.
Cottage Hills was established in the early 1900's.
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Victorian homes built in the 1800s
Homes in Cottage Hill often reflect its unique history. Victorian-style houses, Queen Anne homes built in the 1800s and Craftsman bungalows line the neighborhood streets. The more modest bungalows usually cost between $80,000 and $200,000, while the larger historic homes typically range from $220,000 to $420,000. Homes rarely go on the market, with only about three homes sold in the last 12 months. "The residents of this community love calling it home," says Hayles. "They love the Victorian homes and hills that overlook the downtown landscape." A handful of trees dot parts of the neighborhood, with sidewalks running along the streets, making it easy to stroll through the area or head downtown.
Enjoy setting on your front porch in the shade in the Cottage Hills neighborhood.
Cottage Hlls offers many sidewalks to enjoy the neighborhood.
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Coffee by day and bar by night at Hilltop Public House
The neighborhood is within a couple of miles of several restaurants and retail. The Country Club Shopping Center and Midtown Plaza have department and grocery stores, like Winn Dixie and Walmart, with Publix at the nearby Zelda Place shopping center. The Goat Haus is a beer garden set in a historic house that overlooks Downtown Montgomery and is known locally as "the most scenic beer garden in the South." The Goat Haus serves craft brews, brunch and dinner. Bibb Street Pizza Company offers specialty pizzas and Italian sandwiches, with patrons praising its stromboli and New York-style pizza. Hilltop Public House operates as a coffee shop during the day and a bar at night, easily found on the upward slope from downtown.
Fresh coffee can be found in Cottage Hill is Hilltop Public House.
Have coffee and get your bike tuned up at Hilltop Public House, in Cottage Hills.
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National-level speech and debate at Carver Senior High
Cottage Hill children will be part of the Montgomery Public School District. Students start at Highland Gardens Elementary School. Highland Gardens holds various events to connect the school staff and student's families, including Muffins with Mom and Literacy on Wheels. Students will attend Capitol Heights Junior High School before going to Carver Senior High School. Carver High is known for its choir and band programs, and the Speech and Debate team recently competed nationally. All three schools receive a C-minus grade from Niche.
Your high school student can attend Carver High School in Cottage Hills.
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Walking paths and flying machine display at Wright Brothers Park
North of Maxwell Boulevard is Wright Brothers Park, a modest park named after the American inventors and aviation pioneers. The park includes walking paths, a playground and a flying machine built by the Wright Brothers display. A few blocks to the north is Riverfront Park, a family hub with riverboat rides on the water, concerts at the amphitheater and baseball fields. The park includes historical landmarks and tourist attractions, like the River Walk observation tower and High Red Bluff. A few miles away is McIntyre Community Center, which has a gym, game room, multiple sports fields, a playground, and summer programs for children.
Discover breathtaking views at the scenic overlook in Wright Brothers Park, Cottage Hills!
Wright Brothers Park features wonderful walking trails.
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Less than a mile to Downtown Montgomery
With Cottage Hill less than a mile from Downtown Montgomery, there are various ways to get around town. There are a few bus stops on Maxwell Boulevard and a Greyhound Bus Station nearby. Drivers can hop on Interstate 65 and take the Montgomery Bridge to cross into North Montgomery, while the Interstate 85 and Highway 82 intersections are a few blocks south. Jackson Hospital is about 4 miles away and is the nearest medical facility. Travelers can head to Montgomery Regional Airport, about 8 miles from the neighborhood..
Experience history at Riverfront Park aboard the historic Harriott II near Cottage Hill.
In Cottage Hill, various spots offer stunning scenic overlooks of Montgomery's skyline.
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Parks in this Area
RSA Park Pavilion
Wright Brothers Park
Rotary Dog Park
Riverfront Park
Diffley Park
Powder Magazine Park
Transit
Airport
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field)
12 min drive
Bus
Clay St. & Goldthwaite St.
Bus
Clayton & Holt
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cottage Hill
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cottage Hill, Montgomery sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cottage Hill, Montgomery over the last 12 months is $106,333, down 52% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
234
Median Age
39
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,400
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,577
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
College Graduates
41.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.6%
% Population in Labor Force
53.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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