John Wesley BrooksIf you’re looking at homes for sale in Huntsville AL 35803, don’t compare houses by price alone.
South Huntsville’s 35803 ZIP code has a wide mix of homes—different ages, sizes, neighborhoods, and price points. Two homes priced around $400,000 can give a buyer very different amounts of living space, updating, and access to Redstone Arsenal.
That’s what makes this current South Huntsville home for sale interesting.
Priced at $419,900, this Madison County property offers approximately 3,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and one-level living.
And there’s another major advantage: its location near Redstone Arsenal Gate 3.
What Makes This Home Different From Other Homes in 35803?
The first number I’d look at is square footage.
At approximately 3,000 square feet, this home provides considerably more living space than many competing properties currently available in Huntsville, AL 35803.
At its $419,900 asking price, that’s approximately $140 per square foot.
But price per square foot shouldn’t be used by itself to determine value. Condition, age, lot, upgrades, location, and floor plan all matter.
What I find more compelling is the combination buyers are getting:
3,000 square feet + four bedrooms + three full bathrooms + one-level living + updates + Redstone Arsenal proximity.
Finding all of those characteristics in one property narrows the competition considerably.
Compare It With Other 4-Bedroom Homes in 35803
Looking at the current 35803 real estate market helps put the size into perspective.
Current four-bedroom listings in the ZIP code include properties around 1,600, 2,200, 2,300, and 2,400 square feet, among many others.
This home offers approximately 3,000 square feet.
That doesn’t automatically make it better than every smaller home—buyers may prefer newer construction, a larger lot or a different location—but it does make the amount of interior space one of this property’s strongest competitive advantages.
For someone shopping around the low-$400,000 range in Madison County and Huntsville AL 35803, that’s a comparison worth making.
3,000 Square Feet Without a Second Story
The floor plan may be an even bigger differentiator.
This is a ranch-style, one-story home.
That means buyers get approximately 3,000 square feet without depending on a traditional two-story layout.
The primary bedroom measures approximately 23 x 14 and includes a sitting area, two large walk-in closets and an updated bathroom with a tile shower.
There’s also an approximately 20 x 20 great room, an 18 x 16 kitchen and a 20 x 13 formal dining area.
Those aren’t token rooms added to increase the room count. They’re substantial living spaces.
Updated and Move-In Ready
Another advantage is that the interior has already received several updates.
There’s new LVP flooring throughout, along with freshly painted walls and ceilings.
The large kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a tile backsplash, an island and a raised bar and opens into the spacious great room.
For buyers comparing established homes in South Huntsville AL 35803, that can matter.
An older home that appears less expensive can quickly become more expensive once flooring, painting and other improvements are added after closing.
An Outdoor Space You Can Actually Use
The outdoor living is another feature I’d compare against competing homes.
There’s a private 30 x 10 screened back porch, additional covered outdoor space and a detached storage building.
That’s enough room to create a legitimate outdoor living area rather than simply having a small patio off the back door.
For buyers who entertain, grill, watch football outside or simply want a protected place to relax, the screened porch adds usable living space beyond the approximately 3,000 square feet inside.
Location Guide: Living in Huntsville AL 35803
This is where the property becomes particularly interesting.
One mistake I see relocation buyers make is searching for a house first and studying the commute second.
I’d reverse that.
If you’re moving to Huntsville for Redstone Arsenal, defense, aerospace or engineering work, where you live in Madison County can affect your daily routine just as much as the house itself.
This particular portion of ZIP code 35803 is on the southwest side of South Huntsville, very close to the Redstone Arsenal boundary and Gate 3.
Redstone Arsenal Gate 3
This is the standout commute advantage.
The immediate Oxmoor Boulevard area is approximately half a mile from Redstone Arsenal Gate 3, depending on the exact route and access point.
Gate 3 connects with Redstone Road/Martin Road, making this a very different Redstone commute than living farther east, north or west of Huntsville.
If you’re going onto the Arsenal regularly, don’t just search “homes near Redstone Arsenal.”
Look at the gate you’ll actually use.
That’s one reason I consider this portion of Huntsville AL 35803 particularly interesting for Redstone employees and contractors.
Memorial Parkway / US-231/431
Memorial Parkway is South Huntsville’s primary north-south transportation corridor.
From this part of 35803, it’s only a short drive east to the Parkway.
Once there, residents have a relatively direct route north toward Hays Farm, Huntsville Hospital and Downtown Huntsville or south toward Ditto Landing and the Tennessee River.
For relocation buyers, Memorial Parkway is one of the first roads I recommend learning because so much of South Huntsville is organized around it.
Martin Road
Martin Road is another important route for this particular location because of its connection across Redstone Arsenal.
For buyers working on the Arsenal, access to Martin Road and Gate 3 is one of the reasons this part of 35803 in Madison County deserves consideration alongside Madison, 35802, 35806 and other popular relocation areas.
Hays Farm
Hays Farm has become one of South Huntsville’s major shopping, dining and recreation destinations.
From the southwest portion of 35803, buyers can generally reach the Hays Farm area in only a few miles.
That provides access to restaurants, retail, The Market at Hays Farm, recreation and the continuing development around South Huntsville.
This is an important change in the lifestyle story of Huntsville AL 35803. Buyers no longer have to head toward Downtown Huntsville for every major dining, shopping or entertainment option.
Ditto Landing & Tennessee River
Another major 35803 advantage is access to the Tennessee River.
Ditto Landing is only several miles from this part of South Huntsville and offers a marina, boating access, trails and riverfront recreation.
For someone who wants to work on Redstone Arsenal but also values boating, fishing or being near the Tennessee River, ZIP code 35803 offers a combination that many relocation buyers don’t discover until they actually tour South Huntsville.
Downtown Huntsville
Downtown Huntsville is farther north via the Memorial Parkway corridor.
From this portion of 35803, expect roughly a mid-teens-mile trip depending on the specific Downtown destination and route.
That puts Big Spring International Park, the Von Braun Center, restaurants, entertainment and Downtown employment within practical driving distance while still allowing buyers to live in suburban South Huntsville.
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville Hospital and the medical district are also reached primarily by traveling north from South Huntsville.
For someone working in healthcare, this is another commute worth comparing before automatically choosing a neighborhood closer to Downtown.
MidCity & Orion Amphitheater
MidCity and the Orion Amphitheater are northwest of 35803.
This isn’t the closest Huntsville ZIP code to MidCity, but it’s still accessible through the Parkway/I-565 corridor.
MidCity has become one of Huntsville’s primary entertainment destinations, with restaurants, events, recreation and the Orion.
Cummings Research Park
Cummings Research Park is also northwest of South Huntsville.
For engineers, defense contractors and technology employees, I’d compare this commute carefully against Madison and Northwest Huntsville.
The tradeoff is important: Madison or 35806 may put you closer to Research Park, while this portion of 35803 can put you dramatically closer to Redstone Arsenal Gate 3.
If two people in a household work in different locations, that’s exactly the kind of commute analysis I do before recommending an area.
Bridge Street Town Centre
Bridge Street Town Centre is located near Research Park and I-565 and is farther northwest from South Huntsville.
It provides major retail, restaurants, entertainment and hotels.
For everyday shopping, however, residents of Huntsville AL 35803 have plenty of options much closer to home along Memorial Parkway and around Hays Farm.
Huntsville International Airport
Huntsville International Airport is west of Huntsville along the I-565 corridor.
From 35803, residents typically travel north and west toward I-565 before continuing toward the airport.
It’s a longer trip than Redstone Arsenal, Hays Farm or Ditto Landing, but still practical for business and leisure travel.
For frequent travelers relocating to Madison County, I’d compare airport access—but I would give far more weight to the commute you’ll make five days a week.
What Is It Like Living in ZIP Code 35803?
One reason I like South Huntsville’s 35803 ZIP code is that it doesn’t offer just one type of neighborhood.
You’ll find established ranch homes, larger properties, newer subdivisions, mountain-area homes and communities near the Tennessee River.
You’re also close to outdoor destinations including Ditto Landing, Green Mountain and South Huntsville greenways, while remaining connected to the employment base surrounding Redstone Arsenal.
For someone moving to Huntsville from another state, 35803 shouldn’t be evaluated as simply “South Huntsville.”
There are micro-locations within the ZIP code that can produce very different commutes and lifestyles.
This property is a perfect example because of how close this particular pocket is to Redstone Arsenal.
Is $419,900 Competitive for This Home?
I wouldn’t answer that question using the asking price alone.
I’d compare what the buyer receives at that price.
At $419,900, this home is approximately $140 per square foot.
More importantly, it provides:
- Approximately 3,000 square feet
- Four bedrooms
- Three full bathrooms
- One-level living
- Two-car garage
- New LVP flooring
- Fresh interior paint
- Large kitchen with granite
- Oversized primary suite
- Two primary walk-in closets
- Updated primary bathroom
- 30 x 10 screened porch
- Additional covered outdoor space
- Detached storage
- Approximately 0.24-acre lot
- Extremely convenient access to Redstone Arsenal Gate 3
That’s the comparison I’d make against other homes for sale in Huntsville AL 35803.
Frequently Asked Questions About Huntsville AL 35803
Where is ZIP code 35803?
35803 is primarily South Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. It includes a broad section of southern Huntsville extending toward the Tennessee River and includes numerous established and newer residential communities.
Is Huntsville AL 35803 close to Redstone Arsenal?
Yes, but the answer varies dramatically depending on the property.
This particular section of 35803 is extremely close to Redstone Arsenal Gate 3, which is one of this home’s strongest location advantages.
That’s why I recommend evaluating a property’s actual location instead of assuming every home carrying a 35803 ZIP code has the same Redstone commute.
What makes this home different from other homes for sale in 35803?
The biggest differentiator is the combination of approximately 3,000 square feet, four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and one-level living.
Current 35803 inventory includes many four-bedroom homes with substantially less square footage.
Add the updated flooring and paint, large rooms, screened outdoor living and Gate 3 proximity, and the property occupies a more specific niche within the 35803 housing market.
Is 35803 convenient to Research Park?
It can be, but 35803 is generally better positioned for Redstone Arsenal than for Cummings Research Park compared with some areas of Madison and Northwest Huntsville.
That’s an important distinction for relocation buyers.
Someone working primarily at Research Park may make a different location decision than someone reporting daily to Redstone Arsenal.
Is 35803 convenient to Huntsville International Airport?
Yes, although the airport is west of the city and isn’t one of 35803’s closest destinations. Residents generally connect toward I-565 for the airport.
What recreation is near 35803?
South Huntsville offers convenient access to Ditto Landing and the Tennessee River, Green Mountain, greenways, parks and recreation around Hays Farm, along with the broader Huntsville trail system.
Should You Consider This Home in Huntsville AL 35803?
If you’re comparing homes around the $400,000 range in South Huntsville, I wouldn’t overlook this one based solely on age, neighborhood or price.
The 3,000 square feet of one-level living is the feature that changes the comparison.
Then add its proximity to Redstone Arsenal Gate 3.
That’s what separates this property from many competing homes in Huntsville AL 35803 and Madison County.
I’ve spent 23 years in real estate helping buyers and sellers throughout Huntsville, Madison and North Alabama. As a third-generation member of the Brooks Family of REALTORS®, I’ve watched South Huntsville change considerably—and I’ve also learned that choosing the right Huntsville location requires more than reading a national website’s neighborhood ranking.
If you’re relocating for Redstone Arsenal, Cummings Research Park, aerospace, engineering or defense work, I’ll help you compare the house, the ZIP code and the commute before you make the decision.
And if this particular home isn’t right for you, I can help you compare it with other homes for sale in Huntsville AL 35803, South Huntsville and Madison County.
The Brooks Family of Realtors has been serving the North Alabama and Tennessee families since 1972.
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