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Hoover, AL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Hoover
Homebuyers looking for a 55+ community in Hoover, AL enjoy a prime location just south of Birmingham. The city's outdoor attractions, greenspaces, active downtown and immense…
Homebuyers looking for a 55+ community in Hoover, AL enjoy a prime location just south of Birmingham. The city's outdoor attractions, greenspaces, active downtown and immense shopping center have made it a desirable option for retirees.
Climate & Geography
Hoover is the largest suburb of Birmingham in Northern Alabama. Summers are long, hot, and muggy, and winters are short, wet, and mild. Residents can expect more rain than average and about 200 sunny days a year.
The city is built along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains on hilly terrain, and it is surrounded by heavily forested areas.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Hoover is home to many outdoor attractions and recreation opportunities. Some of these include Moss Rock Preserve and Waterfalls, Aldridge Gardens, and Loch Haven Park. These locations are ideal for hiking, camping, sightseeing, and fishing. Not to mention, there are plenty of golf courses around the city as well.
Hoover is famous for the Riverchase Galleria, which is one of the largest shopping centers in the south and one of the largest multi-purpose centers in the U.S. Aside from this, the city has plenty of other shops, restaurants, and local businesses. Hoover is also minutes away from Birmingham, where residents can find even more amenities.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Hoover is slightly higher than both the state and national averages because of higher housing costs.
Alabama is one of the most tax-friendly states in the nation. Social Security benefits, pensions, and military retirement plans are exempt from taxation. Residents of 55+ communities in Hoover will enjoy Alabama's property tax exemption for homeowners who are 65 and older. Seniors are eligible for several other tax breaks as well. However, sales taxes are very high, and the combined sales tax rate in Hoover is 9.5 percent.
Health Care
The Birmingham metro area ranks in the top 80 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.
There are no hospitals in Hoover, but there are several hospitals in nearby Birmingham that are rated high performing by U.S. News, including Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Additionally, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital is nationally ranked in six specialties.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hoover, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Hoover has 23 homes, the largest has 190 homes, and the average communities consists of 104 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Hoover. The most recent communities started in Hoover include The Cottages at the Preserve, Abingdon by the River, Abingdon at Lake Wilborn. There is also 1 communities in Hoover that offers new construction homes, including The Cottages at the Preserve.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Hoover.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Hoover stay on the market for around 39 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $656,678, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Cottages at the Preserve average around $713,457, while homes in Abingdon by the River average around $599,900.
6 communities near Hoover
11 homes near Hoover
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4 beds
|4 baths
|2,916 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,044 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|2,654 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,464 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,829 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,829 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,263 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,718 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,611 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,308 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,829 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hoover, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Hoover has 23 homes, the largest has 190 homes, and the average communities consists of 104 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Hoover. The most recent communities started in Hoover include The Cottages at the Preserve, Abingdon by the River, Abingdon at Lake Wilborn. There is also 1 communities in Hoover that offers new construction homes, including The Cottages at the Preserve.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Hoover.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Hoover stay on the market for around 39 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $656,678, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Cottages at the Preserve average around $713,457, while homes in Abingdon by the River average around $599,900.
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