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Lakewood

Lakewood

Suburban Neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama

Madison County 35810

$164,971 Average Value
$117 Average Price per Sq Ft
16 Homes For Sale

A north Huntsville neighborhood with potential

The Lakewood neighborhood of Huntsville is not new, but it is on the rise. Investors and first-time homebuyers can find properties well under the Huntsville Metro Area average, and the neighborhood is close to major highways and downtown Huntsville. For the right person, says managing broker Stella Torres of Momentum Realty, LLC, the community can check a lot of boxes. “It can feel good and ideal and quaint,” Torres says.

Ranch-style houses with a dome-home feel

The neighborhood’s homes are primarily ranch-style with brick siding and wood floors. Most of the houses were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and some have been recently renovated. Smaller oak trees dot the neighborhood’s front lawns. Sidewalks are available on bigger streets. Well-kept homes typically range from $120,000 to $280,000. Investment properties are also available, usually from $80,000 to $160,000. The neighborhood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 6 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. The community’s overall score is influenced by high scores in violent crime.

Mae Jemison High School prepares students for college

Students are served by Huntsville City Schools. Students can attend Lakewood Elementary, which earned a C grade from Niche. Ronald E. McNair Junior High School has a C Niche grade. Mae Jemison High School, which holds a C grade from Niche, offers a College Academy General Magnet program that allows participants to earn 30-60 hours of college credit. Alabama A&M University sits across Memorial Parkway to the east.

Lakewood Community Center hosts pickup basketball

The Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center has an indoor pool and offers line dancing classes. The Lakewood Community Center has free-play basketball and tennis. Lakewood Park is the neighborhood’s team-sports hub, with baseball and softball fields and multi-purpose fields with lights. Nearby Monte Sano State Park has 20 miles of hiking trails and 14 miles of biking trails, which in the spring are awash in azaleas. The North Huntsville Public Library offers laptop and 3D printer use on top of its books and magazines. A playground and pickleball courts sit on the library's campus, which hosts events like Sister 2 Sister and Brother 2 Brother book club meetings.

Betty Mae's is a lunchtime hot spot

Lakewood Shopping Center is anchored by Lowe’s Home Improvement and filled with chain restaurants like Wings to Go. Island Jerk serves authentic Jamaican cuisine. Betty Mae’s is a family-run soul food lunch spot. In downtown Huntsville, 1892 East Restaurant & Tavern serves New American dishes with several vegetarian options. Kroger and Walmart Supercenter are grocery store options. Traditional retail stores like Belk and Finish Line can be found at Parkway Place mall.

Alabama A&M University football runs fall Saturdays

Alabama A&M football games bring the community together at nearby Louis Crews Stadium each fall, where people root on the Bulldogs. The stadium has a capacity of 21,000, making it the 10th-largest stadium in the state. It also hosts concerts and the school’s commencement ceremonies.

The Orbit Bus runs through the neighborhood

Huntsville’s Orbit Bus has several stops in the community, connecting residents to the rest of the city. Memorial Parkway is the neighborhood’s right boundary, allowing people to travel 4 miles south to downtown Huntsville or north to Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is 6 miles away. Huntsville International Airport is a 16-mile drive.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field

24 min drive

Bus

Mastin Lake & The Post Office

Bus

Dhr

Bus

Blue Spring Rd & Blue Spring Cir Nb

Bus

Medaris & Atkins (East End)

Bus

Mastin Lake & Kenwood Wb

Bus

Sparkman Across From The Career Center

Bus

Elizabeth & Creekbend Terrace Nb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lakewood US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$157,500
Median Single Family Price
$160,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$117
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
67
Months of Supply
2.90
Median List Price
$169,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
676
Median Year Built
1960
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,407
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
750
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
804
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
600
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,503

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
5,804
Median Age
39
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$33,697
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,503

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.8%
College Graduates
12.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.1%

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®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

15 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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