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Established in the early 1800s, Huntsville remained a small town until the onset of World War II when it was chosen as the site of several military manufacturing plants. Today it is one of the most recognized cities in the South and is consistently named as one of the best places to live and work.
Looking for a home in Huntsville? There are many neighborhoods that have Huntsville homes for sale. There are many existing, and plenty of new homes to choose from.
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| Population 158,216 | Median Age 36.7 yrs | Household Size: 2.29 |
| Avg Home Value: $97,300 | July High: 89.7°F | January Low: 29.9°F |
Huntsville Homes For Sale
Relocating to Huntsville?
Huntsville Alabama, home of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and Sci-Quest hands on science center, and (soon to be) you, offers a variety of homes for sale. If you are flying in, or driving to Huntsville to look at Huntsville homes for sale, there are several different neighborhoods to look in. Below are some tips to find an area that is good for you.
While looking for your perfect home:
- Finding out how large of a loan you will be able to take out will help you narrow down your choices.
- Huntsville is home to several schools, including religious schools— Holy Family School, Holy Spirit Regional School, and St. John’s Catholic School. You might determine which Huntsville homes for sale you look at by the location of the school you prefer your children attend.
- There are at least nine colleges and universities in or near Huntsville. However, the closer you are to these fine institutions, the closer you are to college students. Keep this in mind as you look at the many Huntsville homes for sale.
- If you are working in Huntsville, but don’t want to live there, look in the outlying parts of Madison County.
Existing homes:
There are all sizes and ages of existing homes in Huntsville and the surrounding areas. Huntsville has many three and four bedroom homes that sell for under $60,000, some down into the $40,000 range. Of course there are also several million dollar luxury homes for sale. You might have more success finding luxury homes outside of Huntsville, in Rogersville, Gurley, Brownsboro, and New Market.
New homes:
There are some new homes in Huntsville, located throughout the city. Learn as much as you can about the homebuilder before you purchase a new home.
Where to look for Huntsville homes for sale:
Online & Newspaper: Searching the Internet and the newspaper is one way of getting a basic idea about Huntsville homes. You are able to see the asking price, photos of the home, and a general description. This can help you start your search.
A realtor: While you will be able to get some general information about homes in Huntsville from the Internet and newspaper, you will not be able to learn more specific information, like what the schools and neighborhoods are like. You can drive through the neighborhoods yourself, or you can get the help of a realtor who is familiar with Huntsville neighborhoods and schools. If you have the luxury of time as you search, you may want to sign up for e-mail updates with the different realtors in the area.
After you find your perfect home:
- Huntsville utilities offer a free home energy evaluation. You answer several questions about your home, and Huntsville utilities will let you know how you can conserve electricity and save money on your electric bill.
- Make sure that the home you are interested in is inspected. This will help minimize problems with the home later on.
- After you have found a home you are interested it, make sure that it is appraised, so that you are not overpaying on the house.
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®