Chapman Heights
Suburban Neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama
Madison County 35811
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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.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.
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Written By
Amy Balfour
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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John R. Thomas
John R. Thomas
BHHS Rise Real Estate
(938) 666-5725
143 Total Sales
1 in Chapman Heights
$240,500 Price
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Chayah Hodge
Chayah Hodge
Leading Edge Arab
(256) 388-8829
57 Total Sales
1 in Chapman Heights
$285,000 Price
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Vanessa Blackwell
Vanessa Blackwell
One Key Realty
(256) 858-7262
113 Total Sales
2 in Chapman Heights
$157K - $190K Price Range
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Jeremy Bronaugh
Jeremy Bronaugh
CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS - Madison
(256) 384-3051
69 Total Sales
2 in Chapman Heights
$230K - $332K Price Range
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Angie Jaggers
Angie Jaggers
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(938) 200-8212
234 Total Sales
1 in Chapman Heights
$325,000 Price
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Vanessa Sivley
Vanessa Sivley
MeritHouse Realty
(938) 444-1521
33 Total Sales
1 in Chapman Heights
$250,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Huntsville Dog Park
- Dog Park
Optimist Park
Oak Park Playground
Lewter Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Lakewood Park
Philpot Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chapman Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chapman Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chapman Heights, Huntsville sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Chapman Heights, Huntsville over the last 12 months is $285,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$289,999
Median Sale Price
$285,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$289,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$116,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
89
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$162
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,052
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,971
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
810
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
864
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
650
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 222 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 2110am - 12pm
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Sunday, Jun 222 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,299 - $2,375 per month
- Terraces at High Mountain
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 635+ Sq Ft
- 4130 High Mountain Rd NE
- Huntsville, AL
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$1,025 - $1,600 per month
- Academy Apartments
- 2-4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 971+ Sq Ft
- 2601 Academy Dr NW
- Huntsville, AL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
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
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.
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