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Northeast Huntsville neighborhood in the mountains of North Alabama
Sandwiched between Monte Sano and Chapman Mountains, Chapman Heights is an established neighborhood overlooking Downtown Huntsville, which is less than three miles away. Research Park and other large regional employers are also easy to reach thanks to the neighborhood's proximity to I-565. Other highlights? A neighborhood pool and quick access to numerous parks and hiking trails. “So many of my friends grew up there,” says DeLisa Locke, a Realtor with RE/MAX Alliance and longtime Huntsville resident. “A lot of those houses are being renovated and have a mid-century modern vibe to them. You see younger and first-time homebuyers going in and buying in that area.”
Classic home styles to expansive mansions
Streets curve and climb up a mountain in Chapman Heights, where classic ranch and split-level homes occupy spacious lots framed by mature trees. Further up the mountain, brick millennium mansions perch on sloped lots that overlook the forested landscape below. Prices range from $128,000 to $1.2 million, but buyers can expect a three-bedroom ranch-style to sell for approximately $300,000. A handful of mansions can get a tick over $1 million. Condos sell for about $115,000. Many homebuyers, says Locke, are younger buyers who “don't have kids yet. It’s a move-up market – moving from an apartment to a home.”
National inspired homes can be found near Chapman Pool.
These new Millennial Mansions overlook the valley and downtown below.
Ranch homes are by far the most popular architecture style in Chapman Heights.
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The path through Huntsville City Schools
Children enroll in the Huntsville City Schools District, which scores a B-plus on Niche. Students begin their education at Chapman Elementary then continue to Chapman Middle and Lee High Schools. On Niche, the elementary and high school each earn a C-plus while the middle school earns a C. Lee’s current facility opened during the 2012-13 school year, and the high school is home to the district’s Creative and Performing Arts Magnet Program. The program allows Lee-district students and interested Huntsville-area children to study theater, art, dance, photography and choir. Located just north of the neighborhood, Alabama A&M is an Historical Black College and University (HBCU) offering more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs. It celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2025.
Chapman Middle and Chapman Elementary School share the same building and serve Preschool - 8th.
Lee High School shares the same campus as New Century Technology High School.
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Residents of Chapman Heights can catch the Huntsville Orbit bus.
Interstate 565 and the Orbit bus line
Interstate 565 is a 22-mile auxiliary highway that runs through the western portion of Chapman Heights. The roadway connects Interstate 65 in Decatur, Alabama, to U.S. Route 72 in Huntsville and is a straight shot to the Huntsville International Airport, which is 15 miles away. While the Orbit bus line has no stops in Chapman Heights, the Route 7 Meridian/A&M line stops at the Oakwood Village Shopping Center, just south of the neighborhood. It’s a 15- to 20-minute drive to Research Park and Redstone Arsenal.
Trails unfurl in the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve
Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound, with numerous city parks, protected greenspaces and hiking trails within the neighborhood or very close to it. Tucked between I-565 and Oakwood Avenue, Optimist Park & Recreation Center is open to the public for Tai Chi, volleyball and basketball, pickleball, and bridge. The adjacent stadium is used for baseball, soccer and other sports. Philpot Park and its playground are just around the bend. The Chapman Community Swim Club keeps kids occupied from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and active kids can join the Chapman Cheetahs swim team. The North Alabama Land Trust manages trails at several protected green spaces across the city, including a 4.5-mile loop at the nearby Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve.
Head over to Chapman Pool in the summer for fun and a great way to cool off.
Optimist Park features spectator stands around the baseball field.
Philpot Park sits nestled in a residential area of Chapman Heights and features a playground.
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Oakdale Village Shopping Center and nearby restaurants
It's a quick five- to six-minute drive to downtown, Locke says, and downtown's top restaurants feel almost part of the neighborhood. Favorites include The Poppy and Parliament, an elevated British-style pub, and Purveyor, where American fare comes with inventive twists and the menu changes weekly. An outpost of Birmingham’s Big Spoon Creamery is also downtown. Roses Discount Store in Chapman Heights anchors Oakdale Village Shopping Center, which is also home to a Dairy Queen and a Mexican restaurant. Turbo Coffee is next door at the Lincoln Mill campus. Walmart Neighborhood Market is located further west on Northwest Oakwood Avenue.
Duck Wings are among the most popular items at Fusion BBQ and are a must try.
Fusion BBQ features a dining room and bar area in an old industrial building.
Local favorite 1892 East is one of the best places in town to get a burger.
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Minutes from Downtown Huntsville
The city hosts Movies in the Park at Big Spring Park East downtown throughout the year, which features food trucks, live music and a feature film. Two minor league teams call Huntsville home: the Huntsville Havoc hockey team, which plays at Von Braun Center, and the Rocket City Trash Pandas baseball team, which plays at Toyota Field.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
5,800
Median Age
45
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,843
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,122
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
27.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.9%
% Population in Labor Force
57.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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