The community of New Market was the first area settled in Madison County and was once known as "The Watercress Capital of the World" because of its prosperous agricultural history. New Market still maintains its rural nature, a bird's-eye view revealing sprawling green fields, a small downtown area and blue lakes. Found 16 miles north of Huntsville, the Alabama News Center states that New Market is the "tiny Alabama town everyone should visit." With community members revamping forgotten buildings and visitors coming to explore historic downtown, New Market is experiencing more attention from both tourism and potential homebuyers.
Route 16 runs through the middle of downtown New Market Alabama.
New Market is an unincorporated area of Maddison County and is near Huntsville Alabama.
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Classic Southern architecture and room for growth
Some older homes benefit from sitting on larger lots or protected land, meaning trees and acreage are safe from being cut down for new developments. Alternately, new, modern tract housing has the benefit of contemporary features and amenities. "This area has a little bit of everything. You've got existing homes, new constructions and homes with a lot of acreage," says Cameron Walker, a Realtor with A.H. Sotheby's International Realty. "You're going to find mountain views, lakes, rivers – it's really a beautiful area to live in." Common architectural styles are larger Craftsman homes and stylized full-brick ranch houses. Further north, closer to the Alabama-Tennessee border, there are homes with impressive acreage, bordered by heavily wooded areas. Home prices range from $240,000 to $280,000 for smaller properties, while modern houses with more acreage can sit between $500,000 to $800,000.
Larger Craftsman Estate homes are one of several styles available in New Market.
Many homes in New Market Alabama have large, spacious lots.
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Finding the local personality along Winchester Road
New Market focuses on the local, with the only big-name stops in town being places like the USPS and Dollar General. New Market's Historic Downtown lands itself on the National Register of Historic Places, and it shows in the original 19th and 20th century buildings and wide, unhurried roads. Locally owned restaurants have an evident knack for Southern eats, with New Market BBQ using traditional brick pits to smoke meat to make sandwiches and stews. Meanwhile, Ole Hickory Barbeque is another community staple, having been open for over 30 years and known for its grits and New Orleans-style beignets. The farm and event venue of Leigh Acres hosts The Market, which sells hundreds of artifacts, antiques and art from around the world, along with wares from local vendors.
Route 16 runs through the middle of downtown New Market Alabama.
New Market Alabama is a mix of rural and residential areas in close proximity to Huntsville.
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On the pathway to highly-rated Buckhorn High
Public schools are served by Madison County Schools, and children will begin their education at New Market School, which earns a B on Niche. The school has implemented a cultural exchange program and recently built an outdoor pavilion for students to eat lunch and attend select classes. The school feeds into Buckhorn Middle School, which receives a B-plus, before finishing basic education at Buckhorn High School. Established in 1958, Buckhorn High has an A-minus grade, alongside being a United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Distinction and a Lighthouse Blue Ribbon School.
Buckhorn High School serves the community of Hazel Green in Maddison County.
Buckhorn Middle School serves the community of Hazel Green near Huntsville in Maddison County.
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There is ample green space for long walks in New Market Alabama.
Plentiful greenspaces for all sorts of outdoor hobbies
Off Hurricane Road, New Market Recreation Center is where local youth baseball and softball leagues practice and compete. Sharon Johnston Park is near the town center, which provides a playground, walking trails and a disc golf course. The Flint River has several access points, such as The Ryland Pike Kayak Input Point. Flint is a Class 1 river, meaning its rapids are flat and calm, making it ideal for kayakers and paddlers of all skill levels. Local anglers will enjoy its variety of fish species, including large and smallmouth bass. Madison County Lake is another popular fishing spot, and it provides excellent scenery for residents taking a stroll or picnicking.
Celebrating heritage and community with New Market
In October, the Rocket City Scottish Festival sets up at Sharon Johnston Park. Hundreds of visitors watch the Highland Games, enjoy live musical performances and explore the Scottish vendors. It's one of the largest celebrations of Scottish heritage in Alabama. The community's most popular gathering spot is Leigh Acres, a local event venue. They host everything from the annual Easter Spring Market and music concerts to weekly yoga classes and art workshops.
There are great fishing opportunities at Sharon Johnston Park in New Market Alabama.
New Market is an unincorporated area of Maddison County and is near Huntsville Alabama.
Exterior of Pickens New Market Restaurant in downtown New Market Alabama.
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Navigating Alabama via Route 65
New Market is intersected by the main thoroughfare of Route 65, which connects to Route 431 and Interstate 565. As a rural community, residents are car-dependent, and city public transport doesn't reach the area. Downtown Huntsville is 16 miles south of New Market and 29 miles from the Huntsville International Airport.
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On average, homes in New Market, AL sell after 101 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in New Market, AL over the last 12 months is $275,170, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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