Reviewed by: Elizabeth Hobbs
How to know where to live around Huntsville—New Market, Madison + more
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Did you know that Hazel Green and Madison recently scored first and third on Niche’s list of Best Places to Buy a Home in the U.S.? We recently sat down with Haley Temple, a RealtySouth agent in Huntsville, to learn the perks of living in Madison, Hazel Green and beyond.
Read on to learn about why living in those areas or several others (because let’s be honest—you can’t go wrong anywhere around Huntsville) might be the right move for you.
Disclaimer: This list does not include all areas around Huntsville but rather serves as a baseline to help you decide the right area for you.
South Huntsville
I always love an opportunity to drive out to South Huntsville. As soon as I cruise down the mountain on Airport Road and see the fields and mountains open up in Jones Valley, I immediately feel at peace.
Check out why families are loving living in South Huntsville.
It’s perfect if you like…
- Great shopping and dining
- A suburban lifestyle
- Being close to downtown Huntsville
- Older homes with charm
- Grocery stores: Publix, Fresh Market, European Market, Whole Foods, Kroger, Walmart + Aldi
- Schools: Randolph School, Ridgecrest Elementary School, McDonnell Elementary School, Weatherly Heights Elementary School, Grace Lutheran School, Whitesburg Christian Academy, Grissom High School + more
- Top restaurants: Hound and Harvest, Walton’s Southern Table, Good Company Cafe, Biscuit Belly, Town Brown’s, Grimaldi’s + more
- Activities: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve, AMC Valley Bend 18, Jones Valley Shopping Center, Ditto Landing + more
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Madison
Recently voted the third best place in the nation to buy a home by Niche.com, Madison has exploded in the past decade. It’s the ideal place to live if you’re looking for the American suburban lifestyle.
It’s perfect if like you like…
- A family-oriented atmosphere
- Quaint downtown shops + restaurants
- Suburban lifestyle
- Newer homes
- Grocery stores: Publix, Aldi, Kroger, Costco, Walmart + Sprouts Farmers Market
- Schools: Mill Creek Elementary, Rainbow Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School, Liberty Middle School, Discovery Middle School, Madison Academy, James Clemens High School + more
- Top restaurants: Old Black Bear Brewing Company, Main Street Cafe, Stoney River Steakhouse, Chuck’s Fish, Taco Mama + more
- Activities: Bradford Creek Greenway, Rainbow Mountain, Bridge Street Town Centre, downtown Madison, Cineplanet 15, Toyota Field + more
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Hazel Green/New Market
If you want to feel like you live in the middle of nowhere all while being close to downtown Huntsville, the New Market/Hazel Green area is the place for you. Plus, it recently scored first place on Niche’s list of Best Places Places to buy a home in the U.S.!
It’s perfect if you like…
- Some land/acreage
- Hiking, kayaking, biking, fishing, etc.
- A quiet life
- Being close to downtown Huntsville
- Grocery stores: Foodland, Griner’s Supermarket, Star Super Market + Walmart
- Schools: Hazel Green Elementary School, Walnut Grove Elementary School, New Market School, Moores Mill Intermediate School, Hazel Green High School, Buckhorn High School + more
- Top restaurants: New Market BBQ, Pickett’s New Market Family Restaurant, Old Hickory BBQ + more
- Activities: Sharon Johnston Park, Hubert Family Farms (tulip festival) + more
If you’re thinking about buying or selling, RealtySouth’s expert local agents can help you today.
Athens
It’s been incredible to watch Athens’ growth over the past five years. The downtown looks like it’s straight out of a Hallmark movie, and the community is tight-knit and friendly.
It’s perfect if you like…
- Small town vibes
- Local shopping and dining
- Buc-ee’s
- Traveling (it’s close to I-65)
- Grocery stores: Publix, Walmart, Fresh Value, Buc-ee’s, Hometown Grocery, Aldi + more
- Schools: Athens Elementary School, Brookhill Elementary School, Cowart Elementary, Julian Newman Elementary, Athens Middle School, Athens Bible School, Lindsay Lane Christian Academy, Athens Renaissance School, Athens High School + more
- Top restaurants: The Salty Cod, Lil Mazzara’s, The Southern Table, Ro’s Grille + more
- Activities: Isom’s Orchard, Athens Farmers Market, downtown shopping, Richard Martin Trail, Irons & Ales, High Cotton Arts + more
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Harvest
If you want to live the same distance from Madison and Huntsville, Harvest is a great choice. It’s also perfect for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle and have a bit more acreage.
It’s perfect if you like…
- A quiet life
- Convenience to HWY-72 (tons of stores and restaurants)
- Land/acreage
- Better home prices
- Grocery stores: Publix, Super Value Grocery + Harvest Shop Rite
- Schools: Harvest Elementary School, Endeavor Elementary School, Life Christian Academy, Sparkman High School + more
- Top restaurants: Lawler’s BBQ, Shabby’s Rib Shack, Johnny Gryll’s, Scoop & Slice Cafe + more
- Activities: Harvest Square Nature Preserve, Lavender Wynde Farm, Hammer & Stain + more
Reach out to a RealtySouth agent today!
Whether you’re just moving across town or completely relocating to Huntsville, you can rest assured that RealtySouth has all of the resources to make your move an easy process.
“Our office is relocation certified. Plus, several agents in our office, including myself, are certified relocation specialists, meaning we regularly complete continuing education on relocation.
I focus on helping people relocate from across the country into the Huntsville area. I know that moving to the Huntsville area is about a lot more than just the move itself. You’re also coordinating home inspectors, contractors and others. It can be very daunting.
You need an agent who’s going to have those resources to take some of that burden off your plate. And that is what Realty South does as part of the relocation process.”
Haley Temple, RealtySouth agent
Ready to buy or sell around Huntsville? Reach out to RealtySouth.
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