Cottage Hill is a great place to live. Our beautiful, historic neighborhood is close to downtown Montgomery and all the exciting changes and amenities offered there, while maintaining a truly neighborly feel. It's the kind of modern living with "old school" roots that people all over the country are championing and pining for.
Cottage Hill history begins in the mid 1800's, making it the oldest surviving residential area of Montgomery. Original settlers were merchants, businessmen and higher paid railway workers such as engineers and conductors. Cottage Hill is named for the first public school in the district which opened in 1891 and remained in use until 1963.
Cottage Hill homes offer distinct architectural design which reflect the taste and lifestyle of urban middle class from 1870-1910 and are known for high ceilings and spacious rooms, wonderful porches, and intricate Victorian gingerbread detail.
As Montgomery moved toward the suburbs during the 1950's and 60's, homes of Cottage Hill deteriorated and the area was slated to become an industrial warehouse area. The district experienced a revival in the 1970's when several homes were purchased by individuals with a vision of what Cottage Hill could become. This group led many efforts to preserve and restore much of the neighborhood's irreplaceable architecture. By 1974, Cottage Hill was zoned as a historic district and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Through the work of the Cottage Hill Foundation and residents, Cottage Hill has developed into a friendly, beautiful and safe community in which to live. It is common to see neighbors on the sidewalks visiting with each other or taking a light stroll and sitting on front porches is a way of life.
Cottage Hill overlooks the Alabama River to the North and the downtown business area to the East. Views of the Alabama State Capital are magnificent. The neighborhood is within walking distance of the downtown Montgomery business district, The Renaissance Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, The Alley, the Biscuits baseball stadium and the Riverfront development. Even closer is Overlook Park, with its beautiful view of the Alabama River and downtown Montgomery. Moments from I-65 and I-85, Cottage Hill is conveniently located for easy access to any destination.