Grand Arbor

Rock Quarry Elementary, Rock Quarry Middle School and Northridge High School

The stately brick and wrought iron fence at this neighborhood’s New Watermelon Road entrance sets the tone for Grand Arbor, where well-chosen designs make each house a gem. Decades-old trees and carefully tended gardens combine to make each home site a real beauty spot. Homeowners love its proximity to Lake Tuscaloosa and NorthRiver Yacht Club, too.

Houses range from 5000 to 6000 square feet; prices are typically $600,000 to $800,000.