Lake Forest
Town Madison corridor
Shopping in Lake Forest is anchored by Town Madison with a mix of local and national brands in four different shopping districts like Taco Mama, where visitors can enjoy classic tacos and burritos of all forms. Town Madison is also home to Toyota Field, where 7,500 people can take in America’s pastime. At Mangia Italian Restaurant get homemade bowls of pasta and more. The Huntsville Museum of Art has nearly 3,000 pieces in its collection of American and world art.From townhouses to lakeside estates
Developed by Breland Homes, Lake Forest has a mix of home styles with each community presenting its own take on serene living centered around the lake bearing its name. Homes can range from $345,000 to well over $1 million with townhouses, mid-size craftsman and million dollar lakeside Colonial Revivals all within the area. In Lake Forest, residents have access to perks with swimming pools, tennis courts and a clubhouse all available. Large estates wrap around a stunning lake and are surrounded by a thick forest of mature trees. Located off Martin Road, The Waters subdivision is made up of townhouses with built-in garages. Residents here also enjoy the serenity of living amid woodland preserves and having access to a neighborhood dog park where canine companions can run and play. While every home in The Waters is identical, Williams Pointe's Craftsman cottages boast slight variations in coloring, size and other features.Trails and reels in Huntsville
Outside of the vast greenery within Lake Forest, residents can venture nearby to Dallas W. Fanning Nature Preserve where 1.5 miles of trails and open greenspace awaits. The forested trails are a tree-lined canopy with numerous species of birds and fauna. Betts Spring Branch is a tributary of the Tennessee River where local anglers can catch largemouth bass and bluegill. Sunset Landing Golf Course has more than 6,800 yards of challenging fairways and greens for those who like to hit the links.Huntsville City Schools
Students in Lake Forest attend Huntsville City School. The Williams Family donated land to Huntsville City Schools to construct Williams Elementary School in 1990, with Williams Middle School following suit in 2009. Both schools are within walking distance of most homes in the neighborhood and are rated B-minus and B on Niche. Students finish off at Columbia High School, rated C.Commutes by land and sky with I-565
Lake Forest sits 14 miles west of downtown Huntsville and with I-565 only minutes away for quick and easy commutes. To take to the air, Huntsville International Airport is only five miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Julie McGregor
Julie McGregor
New Direction Realty Group
(256) 612-5174
17 Total Sales
2 in Lake Forest
$448K - $485K Price Range
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DeLisa Locke
DeLisa Locke
RE/MAX Alliance
(938) 666-6856
175 Total Sales
5 in Lake Forest
$247K - $500K Price Range
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Jeremy Bronaugh
Jeremy Bronaugh
CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS - Madison
(256) 384-3051
68 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$260,000 Price
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Jan McClelland
Jan McClelland
RE/MAX Alliance
(256) 801-1591
129 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$366,000 Price
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Barbara Johnson
BJ
Barbara Johnson
ERA King Real Estate Company
(938) 444-1524
61 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$330,000 Price
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Debbie Hill
Debbie Hill
Capstone Realty
(256) 289-7493
91 Total Sales
2 in Lake Forest
$320K - $377K Price Range
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
Big Spring International Park
- Trails
Madison Gazebo
Palmer Park
Mill Creek Greenway
Flamingo Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Dallas Fanning Nature Preserve
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lake Forest | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lake Forest Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$161,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$161,500
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$29
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,704
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
2010
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,744
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,686
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,304
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$979 - $1,679 per month
- Revere at River Landing
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 849+ Sq Ft
- 30 E Revere Blvd
- Madison, AL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,646
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$159,240
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$171,229
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
66.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.4%
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®
25
/ 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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