Lake Forest
Rural Neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama
Madison County 35756, 35824
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.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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Holly McDonald
Holly McDonald
Keller Williams Realty Madison
(938) 666-5049
172 Total Sales
7 in Lake Forest
$321K - $680K Price Range
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Loraine Cordule
Loraine Cordule
L&W Real Estate Services
(256) 666-2539
14 Total Sales
3 in Lake Forest
$232K - $525K Price Range
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Terri Coté
Terri Coté
Keller Williams Realty
(256) 666-2272
77 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$699,900 Price
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Bert Hubbell
Bert Hubbell
Green Real Estate
(256) 464-2123
69 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$309,900 Price
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Beau Goss
Beau Goss
MarMac Real Estate
(256) 445-8463
71 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$269,900 Price
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John R. Thomas
John R. Thomas
BHHS Rise Real Estate
(938) 666-5725
142 Total Sales
1 in Lake Forest
$320,000 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
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
On average, homes in Lake Forest, Huntsville sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Forest, Huntsville over the last 12 months is $379,990, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$381,386
Median Sale Price
$379,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,445
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
195
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,671
Number of Homes for Sale
52
Median Year Built
2010
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,747
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,686
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,304
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 142 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 142 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 142 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$989 - $1,689 per month
- Revere at River Landing
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 824+ Sq Ft
- 30 E Revere Blvd
- Madison, AL
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$975 - $1,350 per month
- Belmont Hill Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 769+ Sq Ft
- 240 Martin Rd SW
- Huntsville, 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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