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Hobbs Island is a growing South Huntsville neighborhood
In the small north Alabama community of Hobbs Island, residential growth meets abundant green spaces. The area gets its name from an adjacent 10-mile stretch of land on the Tennessee River. Hobbs Island spreads east from the river into Green Mountain and the surrounding foothills. The community has long-time residents, but there's also a ton of new construction, offering contemporary homes in a quiet, rural-suburban locale. "We're still in Huntsville, but we're just now starting to develop the area slowly," says Realtor Grace Dollarhide with Woodland Homes. "The area is still very secluded, though, which draws people. There's not even a gas station up on Green Mountain." Huntsville proper is just a few miles north, so major employers, dining, retail and entertainment are within reach. Its biggest draw is undoubtedly the wealth of parks, nature preserves, boat launches and trails minutes from home. "It's a very outdoorsy area -- there's a few hundred acres of hiking north of the area, and then by the river, there's a walking trail within fishing and a beautiful gazebo. There's a lot to do here," Dollarhide says.
Growing subdivisions with custom homes and older residences on pastoral farmland
Hobbs Island homes offer a mix of older residences, contemporary subdivisions and land parcels. "We're one of the last local builders in town," says Dollarhide when speaking about Woodland Homes, a development on Green Mountain. "It's a big draw because you're secluded and get to build a luxury home." Much of the area is rich farmland on the banks of the Tennessee River, mixed with rolling hills covered by dense woodland. With its proximity to the river, nature preserves and hiking areas, most residents can conveniently access the outdoors from their homes. The area is growing, with land parcels for custom home builds ranging from a quarter-acre to 22 acres with prices between $32,000 and $300,000. Older homes are typically in New Traditional, ranch-style or manufactured with prices ranging from $160,000 to $330,000. New construction in spacious subdivisions is often built in modern farmhouse, contemporary Craftsman or New Traditional styles. Prices for these homes are typically between $400,000 and $650,000, but there are occasionally luxury homes ranging between $845,000 and $1 million. Some subdivisions have HOA fees, but they're usually low, between $30 and $165 monthly.
B-rated Madison County schools and a high school career academy
Madison County School System serves families living in the Hobbs Island community. Students may start at New Hope Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. New Hope High serves students in grades seven through 12 and earns a B from Niche. The school has several career academies available for students, including an agriscience academy, a human services academy and a work-based learning academy with paid and unpaid work experience options.
Trails and nature preserves near the Tennessee River
As Dollarhide notes, state parks, nature preserves, and wildlife areas surround the community. The Tennessee River and the Tennessee River Greenway are the closest places to get outside and go for a walk or bike along the paved trail, and there are frequent visitors fishing on the river. Montesano State Park, Madison County Nature Trail and Green Mountain Nature Trail offer mountain biking, hiking and camping areas, with easy to complex options for treks and waterfalls and caves available to explore. Just a few miles away in Huntsville, John Hunt Park is a massive sports complex offering a disc golf course, a cross-country track, a mountain bike course, a tennis center, a fitness court, a championship soccer and volleyball complex and an ice rink. John Hunt also features a recently constructed playground and a skate park. Hobbs Island is also known for the Hobbs County Shooting Range, a member-only shooting sports complex.
Close to South Huntsville dining and retail
The community is about 6 miles from the closest retail area in South Huntsville. On Highway 231, or Memorial Parkway Southwest, there's a Walmart, ALDI, Sam's Club and many small shopping centers with small businesses and supply shops. This area also has chain restaurants like Slim Chickens and LawLer's BBQ. There are also local restaurants like Good Company Cafe, which offers brunch dishes, pastries and coffee drinks. Bubby's Diner, a classic retro joint, dishes up burgers, fried green tomatoes and homemade pies. Farther north, at the intersection of Airport Road, there are more restaurants, a Publix, and big box stores like TJ Maxx. Downtown Huntsville has museums, restaurants and event centers like Mars Music Hall, which hosts local and touring artists.
Highway 231 connects Hobbs Island residents
Hobbs Island's position southeast of Huntsville makes it a car-dependent community, as no public transportation is available, and significant resources are not within easy walking distance. Highway 231 is the community's major thoroughfare, which connects residents to downtown Huntsville and Interstate 565. I-65 is only about 30 miles from Hobbs Island. Major cities are within a day trip; Florence-Muscle Shoals is 85 miles away, Chattanooga is 100 miles and Nashville is 125 miles. The community's closest hospital is Crestwood Medical Center, 12 miles away. Huntsville International Airport is just over 25 miles from Hobbs Island. The community has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, below the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Madison County Nature Trail
Southside Park
McGucken Park
Laceys Spring Recreation Center
Transit
Airport
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field
47 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hobbs Island
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hobbs Island, Huntsville sell after 184 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hobbs Island, Huntsville over the last 12 months is $479,292, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,194
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$106,490
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,557
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
43.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
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®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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