Capshaw
Rural Neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama
Madison County 35749, 35773
Capshaw’s booming housing market
The suburbs of Huntsville are experiencing rapid westward expansion, and new developments and Homeowner Association-sponsored subdivisions are popping up on former farmlands in eastern Capshaw, which is considered part of the greater Harvest-Monrovia area. In this high-growth region contemporary Craftsman-style homes are neatly arranged on quiet cul-de-sacs with large garages and generous outdoor living spaces. These homes were built within the last five years and are consistently priced between $240,000 and $700,000. A small collection of older homes can be found in western Capshaw, including ranch and Colonial Revival houses on large plots of farmland, typically priced around $300,000. Who are current homebuyers? “It’s really a good mix,” says DeLisa Locke, a Realtor with RE/MAX Alliance and a longtime Huntsville resident. This mix includes some first-time homebuyers as well as “move-up homebuyers and potentially some upper end. The homes being built now are move-up.”
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Indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities
The farmlands and woods of Northern Alabama are an attractive setting for outdoor fun. The community comes together for play dates and ball games at Phillips Park, a municipal park in nearby Monrovia with three separate playground areas, walking trails and a multi-field baseball complex that hosts the area’s little league games. Locals cast lines from the banks of Romine Lake for smallmouth bass or take the dog for a walk along the Limestone Creek Trail. On rainy days, residents can curl up with a book at Monrovia Public Library or join a game of pick-up basketball on the indoor courts at the Monrovia Community Center.
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Limestone County’s commitment to education
Students in Capshaw are served by Limestone County Schools, beginning with Creekside Elementary School, an A-minus-rated school on Niche with a student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1. From there, students graduate to Williams Middle School — which earns a B-grade on Niche — and Columbia High School, a C-rated school with an average SAT score of 1080. Graduates of Columbia High School regularly attend prestigious local universities like Auburn and the University of Alabama.
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Events
The Athens Farmers Market sells fresh local produce on Tuesday afternoons from May through August and on Saturday mornings from June through September. Athens is 12 miles west of Capshaw. Dublin Park in Madison, which is eight miles south, hosts its Star Spangled Celebration on July 4th with live music, food trucks and fireworks.Getting around in Limestone County
Capshaw is tucked amid northern Alabama's rural woods and farmlands, only 15 miles west of Huntsville along Capshaw Road and Interstate 565. The community is 20 miles south of Alabama’s border with Tennessee, and residents can drive to Nashville International Airport in less than two hours via Interstate 65. Chattanooga is located 120 miles to the east, while Atlanta lies 230 miles to the southeast.Shopping in and around Capshaw
Most of the closest shopping and dining options are beyond the neighborhood’s immediate boundaries. Locals can pick up groceries from Kroger or Publix in nearby Madison, and familiar retailers like Target, Lowe’s and Walmart border Lee Highway, a commercial corridor running from Capshaw into downtown Huntsville. Bigfoot’s Little Donuts is a one-of-a-kind donut shop on Yelp’s list of the Top 100 Donut Places in America, with customized mini-donuts made fresh after each order. RD’s Smokehouse is a locally owned barbecue restaurant with smoked meats and homemade sides. Goodland Pour House is a community-oriented gastro pub serving a wide range of local craft beers.
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Amy Balfour
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephanie Schrimsher
Stephanie Schrimsher
RE/MAX Alliance
(938) 666-8434
87 Total Sales
1 in Capshaw
$319,900 Price
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Rodney White
Rodney White
Kendall James Realty
(256) 858-7559
41 Total Sales
1 in Capshaw
$265,000 Price
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Holly McDonald
Holly McDonald
Keller Williams Realty Madison
(938) 666-5049
172 Total Sales
4 in Capshaw
$245K - $372K Price Range
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Cedelia Boyd
Cedelia Boyd
Responds QuicklyNextHome Kel Mitchell
(256) 864-6855
32 Total Sales
1 in Capshaw
$344,900 Price
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Melissa Freeman
Melissa Freeman
JNG Real Estate Solutions LLC
(256) 646-3879
47 Total Sales
1 in Capshaw
$348,905 Price
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John R. Thomas
John R. Thomas
BHHS Rise Real Estate
(938) 666-5725
142 Total Sales
2 in Capshaw
$300K - $335K Price Range
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 1st to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Monrovia Parks & Recreation
Knox Creek Park
Leathertree Playground
Mill Creek Dog Park
Palmer Park
Mill Creek Greenway
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Capshaw | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Capshaw Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Capshaw, Huntsville sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Capshaw, Huntsville over the last 12 months is $324,100, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$327,709
Median Sale Price
$324,100
Median Single Family Sale Price
$324,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
204
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$159
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,686
Number of Homes for Sale
75
Median Year Built
2009
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,126
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 5pm
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,676
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$107,757
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,737
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
College Graduates
22.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.5%
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®
21
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Harvest-Cluttsville
Lush rural community surrounded by farmland, garden centers and local shopping
Monrovia
New homes and commercial conveniences 10 miles from Redstone Arsenal
Burgreen Gin
A quiet community bordering the rural outskirts of Huntsville
Oakdale
An established community with planned subdivisions in a rural setting
Madison
A quickly growing community just west of downtown Huntsville
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