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Five Points

Five Points

Suburban Neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama

Madison County 35801

$509,594 Average Value
$240 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

The historic roots and city connection of Five Points

With the charm of a historic district and just 1 mile east of downtown Huntsville, Five Points is a tiny neighborhood with big personality. "Anyone moving here should be ready to live a big life in a charming, small footprint just outside of the downtown area," says Kelsey Zwack Pizzato, a Realtor with Keller Williams. Five Points has an interesting mix of architectural features, with part of the area listed as a historic district. In Five Points, residents experience a blend of history and modernity while knowing there's a closeknit community feel backing up their everyday lives. With lively neighborhood events and so close to the center of the city, there's no shortage of entertainment to be found.

Huntsville's 5 Points East Neighborhood is within walking to everything downtown.
Huntsville's 5 Points East Neighborhood is within walking to everything downtown.
Surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains is the 5 Points neighborhood.
Surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains is the 5 Points neighborhood.
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The diverse vintage homes found in Five Points

The homes in the area are generally smaller, with a high price per square foot. Sometimes, that could mean being ready for a home that might need some work. "It's an eclectic blend of entry-level housing spanning the last 150 years. Some are in great condition, while others need TLC. It depends on what sort of work you want to be into it," Pizzato says. Architectural styles include Craftsman, ranch-style, duplexes and manufactured homes. Historic Five Points also has lots of bungalows, in addition to styles like Queen Anne and Colonial Revival. Some homes have driveways at the front of the house, while others have garages behind the house, accessible only by a back alley running parallel to the main road between two rows of houses. Small homes that need some renovations sell between $150,000 and $200,000, modern townhomes sell between $200,000 and $260,000, while well-maintained vintage homes can range anywhere between $400,000 to $800,000.

Huntsville's 5 Points East Neighborhood has homes that adds character.
Huntsville's 5 Points East Neighborhood has homes that adds character.
Huntsville's 5 Points East Neighborhood has homes with wide front porches.
Huntsville's 5 Points East Neighborhood has homes with wide front porches.
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Running errands and grabbing coffee from Olde Towne

Plenty of big-name errand stops are nearby, like the Publix Supermarket at Twickenham Square, the Kroger along Oakwood Avenue, or the Costco Wholesale on Memorial Parkway. A couple of convenience stores like Hi & Bye are in the area, and the Star Super Market, which should cover a quick, last-minute grocery run. While walking downtown, residents stop at Olde Towne Coffee Shop for in-house roasted coffee and breakfast sandwiches. For new American cuisine made with farm-fresh ingredients, 1892 East Restaurant & Tavern is a local favorite for its omelets and creole ragu pasta. Since their focus is serving the highest quality of local, organic foods, the menu changes seasonally.

Star Super Market in 5 points gives residents access to high quality groceries.
Star Super Market in 5 points gives residents access to high quality groceries.
Brooks and Collier in Huntsville offers high quality furniture and plants.
Brooks and Collier in Huntsville offers high quality furniture and plants.
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Hanging out on porches for live music

PorchFest FivePoints is a local event that started in response to the pandemic. It grew from a single-porch private concert to a series of concerts happening on several porches. It's a community-driven event made possible by porch hosts who want to share their hospitality, small business sponsors who believe in the community, and musicians excited to perform in front of a live crowd. On the evening of PorchFest, streets are closed where the concerts are held, and food trucks come rumbling in to sell food and drinks.

On the pathway to Huntsville High

Huntsville City Schools serve public schools, and kids may start at Blossomwood Elementary, which receives a B-plus on Niche. Students move on to Huntsville Junior High — the oldest junior high in the Huntsville City Schools District — which also gets an overall B-plus. The last step in basic education happens at Huntsville High, which touts an A and is one of the best STEM schools in Huntsville. The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses alongside preparatory courses for college education.

Huntsville High School serves students grades 9-12.
Huntsville High School serves students grades 9-12.
Huntsville Junior High serves students in Huntsville, AL.
Huntsville Junior High serves students in Huntsville, AL.
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Where to get outside time around Five Points

North of the Maple Hill Cemetery is Lewter Park, a green space sprinkled with trees and mostly enclosed with a picket fence. Kids can run around, climb on the playset, fly on the swings or ride one of the spring riders. There is also a blacktop basketball court and plenty of seating with benches and picnic tables. Beirne Avenue Park has a playground that is more suitable for sliding down one of the several slides on the playset than climbing. Across the street is the Goldsmith-Schiffman Field, a historic athletic park used for local sports games.

Get-A-Way Skate Park in Huntsville is a great place for BMX biking and skateboarding.
Get-A-Way Skate Park in Huntsville is a great place for BMX biking and skateboarding.
At Big Spring Park near 5 Points in Huntsville you can take a walk and feed the fish and ducks.
At Big Spring Park near 5 Points in Huntsville you can take a walk and feed the fish and ducks.
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Navigating Huntsville

Five Points is bordered by Interstate 565, and a network of main residential streets directly flow into downtown Huntsville. As a slow-paced area with sidewalks, it's relatively walkable and bikeable, though most residents depend of cars for main transportation. The Huntsville International Airport is around 13 miles away.

Close to downtown Huntsville Alabama, lies the 5 points neighborhood.
Close to downtown Huntsville Alabama, lies the 5 points neighborhood.
Huntsville's 5 Points East Neighborhood access from I 565 and ATL 72.
Huntsville's 5 Points East Neighborhood access from I 565 and ATL 72.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field

23 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Five Points US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$416,250
Median Single Family Price
$439,000
Median Townhouse Price
$189,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$240
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Months of Supply
3.30
Median List Price
$449,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
241
Median Year Built
1945
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,922
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
984
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
850
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
532
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,058

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,192
Median Age
44
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$118,821
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$141,396

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
62.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.1%

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®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

15 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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