Alabama Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Helena, Alabama

Population: 10,296

Located in Shelby County

Helena is a peaceful community, located just south of Birmingham, and it has one of the lowest crime rates per capita in the Southeast. You will be treated with respect and genuine kindness here because Helena has some of the friendliest people you'll find anywhere.

Adding to the allure of tranquility, Helena provides excellent opportunities for business growth in retail, wholesale, and manufacturing. Helena's prime location has also been steadily attracting many professionals.

Once a thriving center of steel production and coal mining, Helena went to sleep for a time after the depression and devastating tornadoes of 1933. But in recent years, the building of an industrial park and a huge demand for housing has boosted construction in Helena. Stemming from the spill-over growth branching southward from Birmingham, the new construction signals another period of rapid economic and residential growth.

Helena has developed a first class sports complex with four new lighted baseball fields. The complex also includes eight new tennis courts, picnic area, playground and walking path. Three lighted soccer/football fields will also be constructed in the future.

At Joe Tucker Park you may picnic, play ball, play tennis, walk on the lighted paved path around the lake, feed the ducks, play on one of three playgrounds or just watch children of all ages have fun. Fishing is allowed only on Saturdays. This lake has been stocked with bass, catfish and bream.

Looking for a unique shopping, dining, and entertainment experience? Look no further than Old Town Helena. Tucked away off of Hwy 261 Old Town is sure to win you over. Old Town is an historic shopping district that dates back to the mid 1800's. With a variety of shops and restaurants old town provides everything you need for a full day of fun. Old town also features an outdoor amphitheater located on the banks of the buck creek river. Old Town continues to grow every day by adding new shops, offices, and special events.

Looking for a large home but don't want to spend the money that you would have to in Birmingham? Look no further than Helena! With new homes, with three bedrooms, trey ceilings and all the latest amenities costing $165,000, you will be saving a lot by choosing Helena. A $145,000 will buy a large three bedroom home with 1,600 square feet, and plenty of room to roam and grow. Helena has the best house prices in the area, no doubt about it!

Come and enjoy Old Town, and the new Helena! This is a city with a lot of pride, and it is easy to see why.