Chelsea vs. Helena vs. Trussville

[Fingerpicker]

My wife, myself and 2 boys moved here from Slidell, LA post Hurricane Katrina. We are right next to Helena and Pelham. Helena has been rated #1 place in Alabama although with all the building, there is nothing but 2 lane roads to get you through Helena- traffic is horrible. We have great schools, great sports programs, a church on every corner, and low crime, easy access to the interstate and a new shopping complex- Colonial Promonade if your wife is into shopping. Plus Cityfest, a yearly city festival which features free concerts etc- this keeps getting bigger year after year. We have multiple golf courses, if you are into fishing, Lay Lake is right down the road. For your housing budget, you can easily get a 4 br split level with basement- around 2800 sq feet living area. Homeowners would run you about 1000/year, property taxes would run you about that much as well per year. (I am not a real estate agent by the way) You can't go wrong with Alabaster. Don't even consider Trussville- it's in Jefferson County, taxes are twice as much. If you have any questions, e-mail at fingerpickingm@yahoo.com.

[bham03]

I'm sorry. I realize I am really late to respond on this topic but I just couldnt resist.

You tell someone not to move to Trussville but to move to Alabaster instead? Alabaster is the dumpiest city in Shelby County. Let's stick to giving GOOD advice to people please.

Also, you said that Jefferson County's taxes were twice as much. I looked it up and Alabaster residents pay the same property taxes as Trussville residents but Trussville residents have a much better quality of life.

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Of all the known cities in Shelby, Alabaster is the least attractive with the lowest quality housing. It is a ghetto waiting to happen.

[cpg35223]

Originally Posted by bham03

I'm sorry. I realize I am really late to respond on this topic but I just couldnt resist.

You tell someone not to move to Trussville but to move to Alabaster instead? Alabaster is the dumpiest city in Shelby County. Let's stick to giving GOOD advice to people please.

Also, you said that Jefferson County's taxes were twice as much. I looked it up and Alabaster residents pay the same property taxes as Trussville residents but Trussville residents have a much better quality of life.

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Of all the known cities in Shelby, Alabaster is the least attractive with the lowest quality housing. It is a ghetto waiting to happen.

So. What do you really think? C'mon. Spit it out. Don't sugar coat it.

[Historic Bessemer]

Are you the mayor of Trussville or something??? Who says the poster isn't giving good advice...........you? Oh wait, you must be the authority on where to live in Alabama.....you are the one being impartal. In the very short time you have been on this forum you have done nothing but insult people for giving opinions. Do you really think you are the olny one who gets an opinion?

[Keeper]

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[RU4UA]

Hi there Steve,

I noticed on your profile that it seems you chose Chelsea as the place for you and your family to relocate. I also live in Chelsea and was just curious how you and your family like it so far??