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Artists and first-time buyers find quirky haunts, flexible home options
It may only be three miles from downtown Huntsville, but West Huntsville has a groove all its own. Splashy murals, live blues and quirky shopping and entertainment hubs pulsate with “805” energy, so named for the 35805 zip code that covers West Huntsville.Newer residents live alongside neighbors who have been here for generations. While West Huntsville’s a great spot for newcomers looking for a variety of housing styles and price points, its rising popularity and new construction make it challenging for longtime residents to stay put. “It’s a very cool, hip, trendy and artsy area,” says Natasha Langford, a realtor with Coldwell Banker CK Mann Realty. A Huntsville native who’s been selling real estate here for five years, Langford says the area attracts a lot of younger professionals and first-time home buyers.
Karaoke and axe-throwing at Campus No. 805
West Huntsville’s hippest venues are old structures reinvented for today's interests and needs. Campus No. 805 is West Huntsville quirk at its best. What used to be Stone Middle School is now an idiosyncratic entertainment, dining and shopping hub that’s pure West Huntsville. Adults can relive school days without the rules, hitting the pool table, bar, arcade, and Karaoke bar. Axe-throwing is optional.Built on top of the century-old Martin Stove Factory, Stovehouse now pulses with eclectic live music, shopping and dining.Over 200 artists call Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment home. This former cotton mill’s theater, galleries, classes and concerts keep local art lovers busy year-round. Locals can grab groceries at the Walmart Neighborhood Market, Whole Foods, and the Walmart Supercenter all within two miles.
At Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment you can explore over 160
Gas Light Alley is a cute strip of shops and eateries at Stovehouse in West Huntsville.
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Locals launch Independence Day celebrations at U.S. Space Center
There’s no such thing as a boring day at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center 3 miles away in Huntsville. One of the most spectacular times to visit is during its 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza. Pre-fireworks activities include a kid’s zone with rocket-building, chalk art and a moon bounce. Ink lovers from all around the country gather in early April in Huntsville for the Space City Tattoo Expo where they meet some of the world’s best tattooers, enjoy live music, tattoo contests and food. Later in April, locals take in live music performances and peruse the works of over 100 local artists during the three-day Panoply Arts Festival.
Small ranch-style homes to luxury new construction
West Huntsville’s home styles range from modest ranch-style starter homes to larger, newer two-story homes to tricked-out luxury condos. The neighborhood’s older ranch-style, Craftsman and bungalow homes sell in the $100,000 to $200,000 range, making them an attractive option for first-time home buyers, investors and those open to renovation. Traditional homes with colonial accents like covered front porches and columns can sell in the $200,000s with some multi-family investment properties that list for between the low $200,000s to the low $500,000s. A growing number of newly constructed homes and condos run in the $300,000s, with more luxurious homes listing for over $500,000.
Some homes in West Huntsville are modern and newly constructed.
Red brick ranch homes are intertwined into the West Huntsville neighborhood.
New build craftsman homes in West Huntsville have lush grass and are made of brick.
Single story ranch homes are prevalent in West Huntsville.
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Locals fish and play pickleball at Brahan Spring Park
Within a mile of home, residents can be Brahan Spring Park which features multiple sand volleyball courts, soccer and softball fields, a playground, disc golf course, frisbee golf and recreation center where they can play pickleball, table tennis and volleyball. Neighbors take their kids there for picnics or to play on the playground and splashpad. It’s also an ideal place to go fishing, walk a dog or take a run or bike ride.
Locals can take a morning walk at Brahan Spring Park near West Huntsville.
Brahan Springs Park has many sports facilities and amenities for West Huntsville residents.
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There are only a few bus stop sin West Huntsville to commute around the city.
Highway access two miles away on U.S. Route 231
Just two miles from U.S. Route 231, West Huntsville allows easy access to major employers, arts and science attractions and Huntsville’s medical district. Although most people get around by car, Huntsville’s Orbit Public Transit System includes one bus stop in West Huntsville.
Ridgecrest Elementary School serves Pre-K to 5th grade in West Huntsville.
Students get head start on cybersecurity education
Huntsville City Schools is home to one of only seven National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. Niche names Huntsville High School the number five best Huntsville area high school for STEM, giving it an A grade. Students can start out at Ridgecrest Elementary School, a magnet school that earns a C-plus grade from Niche. Huntsville Jr. High another magnet school, earns a B-plus.
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Assault with Weapon
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West Huntsville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Huntsville, Huntsville sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Huntsville, Huntsville over the last 12 months is $175,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Incredible opportunity to own a new construction townhome in a prime location! Just a short walk to grab your morning coffee at Gold Sprint, explore the Lowe Mill Art District, or take a quick 2.5-mile drive or bike ride to Downtown Huntsville. This Freeman Townhome offers designer finishes, two spacious bedrooms, and a 2-car garage with alley access. Enjoy the privacy of your fenced courtyard
The Austin w/Bonus. Ranch style home with a HUGE bonus/bedroom upstairs with bath. Gather your friends & family to create lasting memories as you catch up around the quartz island in the kitchen while mingling in the openness of the eat-in kitchen and living room. Sit down to a meal in the dining room w/coffered ceiling or step right outside to your covered patio & spark up the grill. Retreat to
The Sedona. From the covered front porch, step inside the comfort of your home. Put some apps on the quartz kitchen island for everyone to gather around or venture right outside the eat-in kitchen to the covered patio. Upstairs you find a large multi-functional loft, 2 bedrooms with trey ceilings & the primary suite. You'll love the spaciousness of the primary with its sitting area, trey ceiling
This beautifully renovated split-level home offers a modern, open layout designed for comfort and style. Relax in the screened porch or enjoy the in-ground pool, enclosed by a privacy fence. The kitchen features granite countertops, a slide-in range, and a sleek tile backsplash. Gather in the spacious dining and living areas or unwind in the cozy media room with gas fire logs. The primary suite
Prime Investment Lot – Ready for Fourplex Development! Build your next great investment on this ideally located lot, zoned R2B and meets requrement of city for a fourplex. The flat site is cleared and ready to build, offering a rare opportunity in a high-demand area surrounded by upgraded and newly developed properties. The lot has been expanded to meet fourplex requirements and is
Heart of Lowe Mill! 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms on the main level with a large bonus room and full bath upstairs. LVP flooring and tile throughout with NO carpet! Tall ceilings with tons of natural light encompass the entire home. Kitchen features quartz island with tons of storage and leathered granite on the surrounding countertops. Large primary suite with beautiful frameless glass shower and
This cozy one-bedroom, one-bath apartment features modern upgrades, including white quartz countertops with a kitchen island, stylish tile in the bathroom, and a bright open floor plan ideal for comfortable living. Enjoy convenient in-unit amenities such as a full-size dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and combo washer/dryer in unit. Lot parking and fenced community dog walking area on
What better place to be than right here, in the heart of Huntsville, Alabama. Perfectly located within minutes from downtown, I-565 and Bridge Street, making the most favorable shopping and dining choices, at your finger tips. Cabana apartment homes feature spectacular community amenities and modern, interior comforts. An actual dream come see us and we will show you!
CLOSE TO GATE 8, easy access to the Parkway, shopping, restaurants, this 3 beds / 2 full baths with double vanities, includes new washer and dryer, refrigerator, blinds throughout, fenced-in backyard 3 car garage, wainscoting in the foyer, coffered ceiling in the dinning room...open concept floorplan with a secluded primary suite (double doors), large walk-in closet, water closet, separate tub
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