Horton, AL

Horton, Alabama is a small town located in Marshall County. The population was 1,814 at the 2010 census. Horton is known for its agricultural production and its proximity to Birmingham. Horton has been in the real estate business since the early 1900s. The town's main street, Main Street, is lined with historic homes and businesses. Horton's economy is based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.

The real estate market in Horton is diverse and includes single-family homes, condominiums/townhomes, commercial properties (including restaurants and retail stores), and industrial properties. The median price of a home in Horton was $101,000 in 2017. The average list price of a home during that same year was $128,000. There are currently 241 active listings in Horton on the MLS® system.

The majority of homes in Horton were built between 1940 and 1970; however there are also some newer homes available for purchase as well. Most of the housing stock consists of traditional two-story frame buildings with vinyl siding or aluminum panels; however there are a few three-story brick buildings as well. Many of the older homes have been updated with new roofing materials or interior finishes such as tile or hardwood floors; while some newer homes have been built without any updates at all (although they may still be structurally sound). There are also a few detached single-family residences available for purchase as well as several multi-unit complexes (such as apartments or condos) that can be rented out by the month or year.

Horton has excellent public schools including four elementary schools (Kindergarten through 4th grade), one middle school (5th through 8th grade), and one high school (9th through 12th grade). There are also several private schools available within close proximity to Horton including Covenant Christian School (Kindergarten through 8th grade), Saint James Catholic School (Kindergarten through 8th grade), Faith Christian Academy (9th through 12th grade), Southern Adventist University - North Campus (1st through 4th year college degree programs), Southern Adventist University - South Campus (5th through 12th year college degree programs), and Oak Mountain College - Birmingham Campus (. Associates degree programs).