Limestone County, AL

Homes for Sale in Athens, AL

25-30 minAthens City SchoolsPop. ~28,000

Athens is the county seat of Limestone County and home to Troy Elmore Realty. With a population around 28,000, it offers a historic downtown square, Athens State University, and a growing restaurant and retail scene. Athens City Schools are well-regarded, and the 25-minute I-65 commute to Huntsville makes it a popular choice for families who want small-town living with big-city job access. Home prices here are substantially lower than comparable Huntsville neighborhoods.

Small-town charm with historic homes

Athens is a close-knit community with a strong sense of history and southern hospitality. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life with easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions.

Key highways: I-65 (Exit 351), US-72, US-31

Properties in Athens

14424 Crooked Stick Place
$274,500

14424 Crooked Stick Place

14424 Crooked Stick Place, Athens, AL

3Beds2Baths1,524Sqft
Black Rd Acreage
Auction

Black Rd Acreage

Black Rd, Athens, AL

residential

Auction: May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Glass Hollow Rd Land
$169,900

Glass Hollow Rd Land

4 Glass Hollow Rd, Athens, AL

4.77Acres
Glass Hollow Rd - Acreage Clements Area
$169,900

Glass Hollow Rd - Acreage Clements Area

Glass Hollow Rd, Athens, AL

4.78Acres
105 James Bowie Drive
New Home
$259,900

105 James Bowie Drive

105 James Bowie Drive, Athens, AL

3Beds2Baths1,380Sqft
26092 Breakers Circle
New Home
$244,900

26092 Breakers Circle

26092 Breakers Circle, Athens, AL

2Beds2.5Baths1,596Sqft
26082 Breakers Circle
New Home
$244,900

26082 Breakers Circle

26082 Breakers Circle, Athens, AL

2Beds2.5Baths1,590Sqft
26076 Breakers Circle
New Home
$254,900

26076 Breakers Circle

26076 Breakers Circle, Athens, AL

3Beds2.5Baths1,708Sqft
Lot 24 Walter Lee Drive
$349,900

Lot 24 Walter Lee Drive

Lot 24 Walter Lee Drive, Athens, AL

commercial
Lot 1,2,3 Walter Lee Drive
$995,000

Lot 1,2,3 Walter Lee Drive

Lot 1,2,3 Walter Lee Drive, Athens, AL

commercial
New on Cowford Rd
New Home
$219,900

New on Cowford Rd

11709 Cowford Road, Athens, AL

3Beds2Baths1,400Sqft
17659 Elk Estates Road
$589,000

17659 Elk Estates Road

17659 Elk Estates Road, Athens, AL

3Beds3Baths2,380Sqft0.51Acres
11697 Cowford Road
New Construction
$219,900

11697 Cowford Road

11697 Cowford Road, Athens, AL

3Beds2Baths1,400Sqft0.61Acres
11627 Cowford Road
New Construction
$219,900

11627 Cowford Road

11627 Cowford Road, Athens, AL

3Beds2Baths1,400Sqft0.65Acres
18710 Jefferson Street
$474,900

18710 Jefferson Street

18710 Jefferson Street, Athens, AL

1Baths3,200Sqft1.6Acres
101 James Bowie Drive
New Home
$269,900

101 James Bowie Drive

101 James Bowie Drive, Athens, AL

3Beds2Baths1,458Sqft0.7Acres
Commercial-Hwy 72/Zehner Road
$399,900

Commercial-Hwy 72/Zehner Road

16021 Zehner Road, Athens, AL

1Baths1,000Sqft0.96Acres

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