Moontown
Neighborhood in Brownsboro, Alabama
Madison County 35741, 35811
Central School offers a K-8th grade program
Moontown is zoned for Madison County Schools. Central School sits along the north edge of Moontown and Massey says it’s one of the area’s pride and joys. “It’s a K-8 School, which is not the norm around here, and everyone’s adamant about keeping it that way.” “It’s always been considered one of the best schools in the area,” she adds, and with an overall A-minus on Niche, it’s easy to see why. Madison County High is another stand out school that Niche gives an overall B-plus.
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Highway 72 runs through Moontown
Highway 72 runs east-west through north Moontown, connecting to Interstate 565 in about 8 miles. From here, Downtown Huntsville and the central business district are just 2 miles away. The Moontown Airport is a privately owned public-use turf runway located just off Lee Highway.
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Winchester Road has the closest Kroger
With just a few local stores and restaurants, there’s not much when it comes to shopping and dining in Moontown, but Massey says, “that just adds to its small, hometown feel.” Residents can grab fresh produce and meats at Ryland Pike Farmers Market or drive over to Winchester Road to find the closest Kroger. In 2023, a new Mexican restaurant opened next to the farmers market and has quickly become a local hot spot for authentic street tacos.
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Fish and kayak along The Flint River
Moontown is sandwiched between two of the area’s largest natural playgrounds – The Flint River and Monte Sano State Park. Locals head to Talado Landing just off Lee Highway to launch kayaks and canoes straight into the Flint River. With gently flowing currents and miles of water to explore, it’s easy for families to spend an entire Saturday floating and fishing down the river. Over 20 miles of tree-covered, dirt hiking trails are found just west of Moontown at Monte Sano State Park.New construction in Ryland Farms
Most of Moontown is open farmlands and mountains, but some new construction homes began popping up on the north side of Lee Highway in 2023. These contemporary craftsman homes sit on flat half-acre lawns in the new Ryland Farms community, which Massey says, “is the first more luxurious subdivision in the area.” The listings here range between $500,000 to $750,000. Other listings in Moontown are mostly older ranch-style homes from the 1970s and ‘90s, with prices typically ranging between $175,000 to $300,000. Their low-pitched roofs highlight the towering oak trees settled on spacious, well-maintained lawns. Some larger estates occupy multi-acre lots on either side of Dug Hill Road. Sandwiched between two mountains, these homes provide up-close bluff views and typically cost around $1.2 million to $3.5 million, depending on lot size.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tamara Fox
Tamara Fox
RE/MAX Unlimited
(615) 880-9721
121 Total Sales
3 in Moontown
$240K - $600K Price Range
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Holly McDonald
Holly McDonald
Keller Williams Realty Madison
(938) 666-5049
172 Total Sales
1 in Moontown
$899,900 Price
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Andrew Earnhart
Andrew Earnhart
Kendall James Realty
(256) 280-3506
145 Total Sales
1 in Moontown
$220,000 Price
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Zach Bingham
Zach Bingham
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Alliance
(938) 666-8569
171 Total Sales
1 in Moontown
$614,900 Price
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Allison Chappell
Allison Chappell
Responds QuicklyNextHome Kel Mitchell
(256) 724-8693
124 Total Sales
1 in Moontown
$250,000 Price
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Karen Borden
Karen Borden
Responds QuicklyLegend Realty
(938) 666-9405
145 Total Sales
1 in Moontown
$559,900 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Oak Park Playground
Monte Sano State Park
- Camping
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Hermitage Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Moontown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Moontown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Moontown, Brownsboro sell after 105 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Moontown, Brownsboro over the last 12 months is $589,450, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$594,950
Median Sale Price
$589,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$589,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$183
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
180
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,531
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,138
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,522
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 142 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,509
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,499
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,811
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
36.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Monte Sano
Mountain community with proximity to downtown Huntsville
Ryland
Gorgeous mountain views, the Flint River and plenty of scenic trails await
Gurley
A rural, tight-knit community just outside of Huntsville
Thornblade
Highly sought after residential community hidden amongst Huntsville's foothills
Blossomwood
A serene neighborhood close to downtown and the medical district
Five Points
Historic neighborhood with plenty of local businesses and tightknit community
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