Carrington and Carrington Lakes

 Carrington may be 6 miles north from downtown Trussville but this does not stop it from being the most prestigious neighborhood in the city. The distance from downtown gives Carrington a more rural feel, as do the tree-lined streets, nature preserve and wonderful views from some of the homes in Carrington. Then there’s the exclusive gated community of Carrington Lakes where you can go fishing and boating on the lakes, hike the nature trails and spend time in the fabulous pool and clubhouse. Whether you’re looking for a family home on an acreage or you just want to be close to the great outdoors yet still within reach of Trussville, Carrington is the place to call home.

Carrington and Carrington Lakes Real Estate

Due to the exclusive nature of these prestigious subdivisions, real estate in Carrington, and especially in Carrington Lakes, is priced far higher than in many other neighborhoods of Trussville. You may be lucky to find an attractive 3 bed/2 bath home in the Carrington Valley sector for less than $300,000 and when you consider the very generous lot sizes this would be a great deal for such an amazing neighborhood. Spacious family homes and large lots are commonplace for real estate in Carrington.

The Carrington Lakes subdivision is the only gated community in Trussville and with its’ round-the-clock guarded access you will always feel safe and secure in this part of the city. There’s a variety of homes here, some built in the early to mid 00’s while there are many new homes being constructed here too. This actually gives a large price range when it comes to real estate in Carrington Lakes. The largest and most prestigious homes could be listed for anything between $350,000 to $700,000 for a 5 bed home with swimming pool and over 2 acres of land, right by the lake. 

Carrington Lakes subdivision also has newer homes on smaller lots too if you don’t need quite that much space. You can buy completely new, never lived in houses here in the low to mid $200’s where you’ll even have the opportunity to choose your finishes if you get in early enough.

Recreation Abounds in Carrington

The whole of the Carrington subdivision feels like it’s in the countryside with its many trees, ridges with great views, and creeks criss-crossing the neighborhood, but if you buy a home in Carrington Lakes you can take this up a notch more. Carrington Lakes subdivision offers resort style living just outside Trussville. You won’t need to take a vacation once you live here because every day will feel like a vacation thanks to the junior Olympic sized swimming pool, the clubhouse, fitness center, beach volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, amphitheater, walking trails and lakes. The lakes are stocked for fishing and you can go boating on them as well.

When you do need to leave this amazing community, Paine School is only 2 miles from the entrance to Carrington, and it’s only another mile to the Deerfoot Parkway with its easy access to the Interstate, and shopping right on the highway.

 Find out more about life in Carrington on the Carrington HOA website.