Name

Joyce Perrin

Company

PromiseLand Realty & Development

E-mail

Contact Joyce Perrin (PromiseLand Realty & Development)

Website

http://promiselandusa.net

Office Phone

(334) 738-5000

Cell Phone

(334) 703-0098

Fax

(334) 738-5000

Description

We "SELL BULLOCK COUNTY TO THE WORLD" home to Union Springs Alabama (USA) - Historical area growth areas of Montgomery (35min West); Auburn (45 Min. NE), Troy (45 min. South) and Columbus Ga (60 m

About Us:

We are home to one of the highest number of historic architectual designed homes in Alabama.  A city that onced boasted over 30,000 residents that is now coming back alive and re-growing through tourism, plays, hunting, and historic scenery  We are still small and quaint having only about 3,000 residents with new people arriving daily to want to slow down - put a rocker on the front porch - turn off the ole TV and see how it feels to get to know your neighbors and relax after a long day at work!.  Our area is historic homes or buildings calling out for renovators for some homes and others just need someone to appreciate the novation!   In the last two years people have moved here from Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Arizona, Texas, Virginia and Belize (etc)..  Our lives are slower here but we are less than an hour from major shopping and numerous universities.  We have a growing venue in Tourism - which expands with each new transplantee coming here.  Look at our beautiful town on our chamber site usacoc.com or our tourism site unionspringsalabama.com

One of our newest "transplants" came here from Virginia, bought one of our restored Painted Lady Victorian homes.  He then opened an Antique store which he named "Somewhere in Time Antiques" .  That pretty much sums up our attitude of a slower life - had my many before the turn of the century.  When its comes to the pleasures of the world -- Come on by for some Southern Hospitality and some "sweet tea" -- its really about knowing your neighbor.  Get up in the mornings and walk our streets among the historic downtown buildings -- join us -- share your vision of growth for a town with so much history!

Areas of Expertise

We specialize in bringing people to their dream historic home.  HISTORIC HOMES abound here and we seek out folks wanting to renovate one of our local treasures or purchase one fully renovated.  Homes range here from Antebellum, Victorian, Gothic, Federal, Tutor, Eastlake, and even some modern homes have recently been built here.   If you love old homes -- you will love Union Springs!  Not only are the homes old but the downtown is on the National Historic Register and is lined with historic buildings of character!  We still have a few left!!  Don't wait - join the slower life.  If you need busy -- its only 35 minutes away up highway 110 (commonly known at Vaughn Road) to Montgomery.  Auburn/Opelka, Troy or Eufaula are only 45 mintues and you can be in Columbus Georgia in 60 minutes.  We have all the amenities here in town with easy access to the major metros any direction!

I moved to this area more than 6 years ago.  We own not only an old Victorian home but also the old "Josephine" hotel building.  We are continually working on renovations on both.  A Realtor for more than 16 years, I currently serve as the President of the local Chamber of Commerce and a member of the local Planning Commission.  I am a state approved Real Estate Instructor.  My husband and I are both prior Air Force and I have practiced as an Registered Nurse over 15 years, but currently spend all my time inviting people to consider making their home in Union Springs.

You can call me most of the time on my cell phone or just drop by our house -- just behind McDonalds in Union Springs.  Find out more about this area by checking out these web sites:  usacoc.com  or unionspringsalabama.com .

I am glad to assist in any way with your home purchase (Historical or more recent) or we also market extensively by the internet (traditional & historical), local paper and regional publications.  We sell, land, homes and commercial properties.

You'll notice our entrance signs as you get near town Welcome to USA  (Union Springs, Alabama) -- how can you refuse!  See you Soon------------

Testimonials

That's right! 

We can use the acroynm USA for our home town.  Union(U)  Springs(S)  Alabama (A) , not many towns in the country can do that.  Hunting, plays, historical home tours, etc are our greatest assets.  Look at our chamber site (usacoc.com) to find more about our demographics, businesses, schools, etc. 

Union Springs, the county seat of Bullock County, was founded in 1835 and in 1844 was incorporated by the State of Alabama Legislature.
The original inhabitants of the area were the Creek Indians and they held lands until treaties in the early 1800s brought an influx of settlers from the Carolinas and Georgia. In 1866, the Alabama Legislature created Bullock County from portions of Pike, Macon, Barbour and Montgomery counties. The county is home to the oldest public garden in the United States.  Union Springs is known as "the Bird Dog Field Trial Capital of the World" and is home to many historic sites, beautiful old homes and commercial buildings. Downtown Union Springs lists 47 buildings on the National Historic Register.
We invite you to take a tour of our city. Of special interest is the Central Business District consisting of 45 commercial and government buildings which were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Some of the notable attractions in the district are: Bullock County Courthouse, built in 1871. It is the only Second Empire style courthouse in Alabama and was patterned after the Executive Building in Washington, D.C.; Log Cabin Museum and Confederate Cemetery, the Cabin was built in 1851 and is authentically finished; Bullock County Jail-Museum, built in 1897 by Pauley Jail Company, this Victorian Gothic style building has an original trap door which was used for hangings.
The Bullock County Tourism Council web site provides a virtual tour of many of these homes and buildings. Visit ww.unionspringsalabama.com/historicbuildingtour.html.

The Wehle Nature Center is open on Saturdays, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  This conservation center is located in Midway a mere 15 drive from the Union Sprigns.  Visitors are invited to simply enjoy the Wehle Nature Center trails and scenic setting or participate in programs,which are typically one to two hours in duration, begin promptly at 10:30. Afternoon programs are offered upon request to visitors who missed the morning program.  The Wehle Nature Center has no admission charge to any of its events. It is also open by appointment during the week to groups of 15 or more.

Cost of Living

Alabama is an affordable location for those seeking a high quality of life.  
The cost of housing in Alabama is quite low, with average sale prices for homes some 38 percent less than the national average. During the second quarter of 2006, the median price for a home in Alabama was $141,730, while the U.S. average was $227,533.  
Alabama has among the lowest property taxes in the United States. In addition, the state can boast having the fifth lowest state/local tax burden in the country, according to 2005 data from The Tax Foundation.  
Electric rates in Alabama are considerably lower than the national average, and among the lowest in the Southeast.

 

Look at our tourism site for a growing number of plays with regional visitors flocking here to sold out audiences.  Unionspringsalabama.com will give the latest on upcoming events and plays in the area.