Hobbs Island
Rural Neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama
Madison County 35760, 35803
Growing subdivisions with custom homes and older residences on pastoral farmland
Hobbs Island homes offer a mix of older residences, contemporary subdivisions and land parcels. "We're one of the last local builders in town," says Dollarhide when speaking about Woodland Homes, a development on Green Mountain. "It's a big draw because you're secluded and get to build a luxury home." Much of the area is rich farmland on the banks of the Tennessee River, mixed with rolling hills covered by dense woodland. With its proximity to the river, nature preserves and hiking areas, most residents can conveniently access the outdoors from their homes. The area is growing, with land parcels for custom home builds ranging from a quarter-acre to 22 acres with prices between $32,000 and $300,000. Older homes are typically in New Traditional, ranch-style or manufactured with prices ranging from $160,000 to $330,000. New construction in spacious subdivisions is often built in modern farmhouse, contemporary Craftsman or New Traditional styles. Prices for these homes are typically between $400,000 and $650,000, but there are occasionally luxury homes ranging between $845,000 and $1 million. Some subdivisions have HOA fees, but they're usually low, between $30 and $165 monthly.Trails and nature preserves near the Tennessee River
As Dollarhide notes, state parks, nature preserves, and wildlife areas surround the community. The Tennessee River and the Tennessee River Greenway are the closest places to get outside and go for a walk or bike along the paved trail, and there are frequent visitors fishing on the river. Montesano State Park, Madison County Nature Trail and Green Mountain Nature Trail offer mountain biking, hiking and camping areas, with easy to complex options for treks and waterfalls and caves available to explore. Just a few miles away in Huntsville, John Hunt Park is a massive sports complex offering a disc golf course, a cross-country track, a mountain bike course, a tennis center, a fitness court, a championship soccer and volleyball complex and an ice rink. John Hunt also features a recently constructed playground and a skate park. Hobbs Island is also known for the Hobbs County Shooting Range, a member-only shooting sports complex.B-rated Madison County schools and a high school career academy
Madison County School System serves families living in the Hobbs Island community. Students may start at New Hope Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. New Hope High serves students in grades seven through 12 and earns a B from Niche. The school has several career academies available for students, including an agriscience academy, a human services academy and a work-based learning academy with paid and unpaid work experience options.Highway 231 connects Hobbs Island residents
Hobbs Island's position southeast of Huntsville makes it a car-dependent community, as no public transportation is available, and significant resources are not within easy walking distance. Highway 231 is the community's major thoroughfare, which connects residents to downtown Huntsville and Interstate 565. I-65 is only about 30 miles from Hobbs Island. Major cities are within a day trip; Florence-Muscle Shoals is 85 miles away, Chattanooga is 100 miles and Nashville is 125 miles. The community's closest hospital is Crestwood Medical Center, 12 miles away. Huntsville International Airport is just over 25 miles from Hobbs Island. The community has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, below the national average of 4.Close to South Huntsville dining and retail
The community is about 6 miles from the closest retail area in South Huntsville. On Highway 231, or Memorial Parkway Southwest, there's a Walmart, ALDI, Sam's Club and many small shopping centers with small businesses and supply shops. This area also has chain restaurants like Slim Chickens and LawLer's BBQ. There are also local restaurants like Good Company Cafe, which offers brunch dishes, pastries and coffee drinks. Bubby's Diner, a classic retro joint, dishes up burgers, fried green tomatoes and homemade pies. Farther north, at the intersection of Airport Road, there are more restaurants, a Publix, and big box stores like TJ Maxx. Downtown Huntsville has museums, restaurants and event centers like Mars Music Hall, which hosts local and touring artists.
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Micaela Green
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kristin King
Kristin King
RE/MAX Today
(256) 617-5123
135 Total Sales
1 in Hobbs Island
$650,000 Price
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Philip Wright
Philip Wright
MeritHouse Realty
(938) 444-0893
161 Total Sales
1 in Hobbs Island
$232,000 Price
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Blake Hale
Blake Hale
Weichert Realtors-The Sp Plce
(938) 444-1058
129 Total Sales
1 in Hobbs Island
$549,000 Price
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Tamara Fox
Tamara Fox
RE/MAX Unlimited
(615) 880-9721
121 Total Sales
1 in Hobbs Island
$125,000 Price
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Jill Heffernan
Jill Heffernan
Keller Williams Realty Madison
(256) 270-4205
264 Total Sales
1 in Hobbs Island
$725,000 Price
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Sid Pugh
Sid Pugh
RE/MAX Alliance
(256) 203-5606
417 Total Sales
2 in Hobbs Island
$180K - $234K Price Range
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Madison County Nature Trail
Southside Park
McGucken Park
Laceys Spring Recreation Center
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hobbs Island | 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
Hobbs Island Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hobbs Island, Huntsville sell after 215 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hobbs Island, Huntsville over the last 12 months is $455,560, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$549,200
Median Sale Price
$455,560
Median Single Family Sale Price
$539,777
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$199
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
135
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,523
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
34,848
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 222 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 3pm
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
1,194
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$106,490
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,557
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
43.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
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®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk 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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