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Somerville Place Apartments

1701 Somerville Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35601

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Property Information

  • Built in 1991
  • 21 units/2 stories

About Somerville Place Apartments

Somerville Place Apartments offers a combination of comfort, style, and convenience. The 1701 Somerville Rd SE location in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood of Decatur is convenient to everything. The leasing team is eager for you to come see our property. Experience a new standard at Somerville Place Apartments.

Somerville Place Apartments is an apartment community located in Morgan County and the 35601 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Decatur City School District attendance zone.

Apartment Features

  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
Location
1701 Somerville Rd SE, Decatur,
AL 35601
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Neighborhood

Located along the Tennessee River, Downtown Decatur blends natural beauty, history, and Southern charm with art, culture, and a modern vibe. With its wide, walkable sidewalks paved with brick and its historic buildings filled with shops and restaurants, this riverside gem only gets better when you factor in its variety of museums, historic sites, and art galleries.

Downtown Decatur is home to the Cook Museum of Natural Science, the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, the Old State Bank, the Princess Theatre for the Performing Arts, and the Dancy-Polk House -- a landmark built in 1829. The Blue and Gray Museum is home to Civil War memorabilia, and the Farmers Market is held April through November.

Living in Downtown Decatur, you'll be able to enjoy the riverside Rhodes Ferry Park, home to a playground, picnic areas, and walking paths. This park also hosts a variety of events, including a summer concert series.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Decatur Decatur, AL
Studio $921 $910
1 Bedroom $762 $787
2 Bedrooms $848 $946
3 Bedrooms $1,088 $1,134

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 400 Sq Ft $900 $940 $980
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 716 Sq Ft $675 $1,038 $1,602
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 913 Sq Ft $775 $8,201 $120,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1348 Sq Ft $1,135 $1,563 $2,800
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1930 Sq Ft $1,195 $1,395 $1,595
Amenities
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Calhoun C.C., Decatur Campus
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Athens State University
Drive: 27 min 17.4 mi
Calhoun C.C., Huntsville
Drive: 31 min 23.7 mi
Univ. of Ala. Huntsville
Drive: 32 min 24.0 mi
Somerville Place Apartments is within 11 minutes or 5.8 miles from Calhoun C.C., Decatur Campus. It is also near Athens State University and Calhoun C.C., Huntsville.
Schools
Somerville Road Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
503 Students
Nearby
Decatur Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
815 Students
Attendance Zone
Decatur High Development
Public High School
Grades 9-12
38 Students
Nearby
Cornerstone Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
61 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Somerville Place Apartments is near Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field, located 17.6 miles or 27 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field
 Drive: 27 min 17.6 mi

Walkability Near Somerville Place Apartments

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Somerville Place Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Gateway Shopping Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Decatur Shopping Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Southland Plaza
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Somerville Place Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
 Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Somerville Place Apartments has a nearby park, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge , located 2.3 miles or 4 minutes away.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Somerville Place Apartments is 0.8 mile and a 15 minute walk from Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Redstone Arsenal
Drive: 42 min 27.6 mi
Navy/Marine Training Center
Drive: 93 min 80.5 mi
Arnold Air Force Base Estill Springs
Drive: 119 min 84.5 mi
Somerville Place Apartments has 3 military bases within 84.5 miles, the nearest is Redstone Arsenal which is 27.6 miles away and a 42 minute drive.
 
 
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Does Somerville Place Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Somerville Place Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Somerville Place Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Somerville Place Apartments?

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Is Somerville Place Apartments pet-friendly?

Somerville Place Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Somerville Place Apartments have move-in specials?

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