Lodge-Style 3-Bedroom Home on 2 Wooded Acres – Huntsville, AL – $349,900

Property Overview

Set against Monte Sano in Huntsville, this lodge-style single-family home combines wooded privacy, distinctive architecture, and practical access to the city. The tri-level residence offers 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,493 square feet of interior living space, and a 2-acre wooded lot with sloping topography and rock outcroppings.

The home features vaulted ceilings, two stone wood-burning fireplaces, and a ground-level great room with its own fireplace and bath. The main living room has a 12-foot ceiling and fireplace, while the kitchen features LVP flooring. The first-floor primary bedroom is complemented by two additional bedrooms, and the property also includes a deck, detached garage, carport, concrete driveway, and garage door opener.

Outdoor space includes a raised-bed garden along with grape and berry vine trellises. The wooded setting provides a natural backdrop around the home, with the property’s elevated position offering seasonal views. Public water and a septic tank serve the property, and there is no HOA.

Interior Features

The interior is organized around generous living spaces and varied ceiling heights. The 522-square-foot living room includes a 12-foot ceiling, carpet, and fireplace, while the 585-square-foot basement-level great room provides additional living space with carpet, recessed lighting, and a fireplace.

The first-floor primary bedroom measures approximately 14 by 16 feet and features carpet. Bedroom 2 measures approximately 11 by 11 feet and includes carpet and vaulted ceilings. Bedroom 3 measures approximately 17 by 11 feet and also features carpet and a vaulted ceiling. The dining room measures approximately 12 by 12 feet, while the kitchen measures approximately 18 by 11 feet.

Heating and cooling are provided by central systems. The home has a basement and crawl-space areas, with two fireplaces in total.

Exterior, Land & Outdoor Features

The 2-acre parcel is wooded and sloping, with approximate dimensions of 205 by 423 feet. Rock outcroppings contribute to the property’s natural setting, while the raised-bed garden and grape and berry trellises provide established spaces for gardening and growing.

A deck extends the outdoor living area. Parking improvements include a detached garage, an attached carport with one carport space, a concrete driveway, and a garage door opener.

Water, Utilities & Property Details

The property is served by public water and a septic tank. The residence is located in the Metes And Bounds subdivision and does not have an HOA.

The parcel number is 1305220000028000. The home was built in 1977 and is classified as a single-family residence.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Huntsville is the largest city in Alabama, with a U.S. Census Bureau population estimate of 233,627 as of July 1, 2025. The city grew 8.7% from its April 1, 2020 population estimate base through July 2025. Monte Sano forms a prominent elevated natural setting northeast of downtown Huntsville, with preserved mountain landscapes and recreational resources nearby.

Safety & Crime

Huntsville Police Department reported 1,105 violent offenses and 5,479 property offenses to the FBI for 2024. The reported agency-level rates were 483.2 violent offenses and 2,395.7 property offenses per 100,000 residents served. These figures describe reporting for the Huntsville Police Department and should not be interpreted as a property-specific crime rate.

The FBI’s 2024 national crime release explains that its statistics are based on offenses reported by participating law-enforcement agencies through the Uniform Crime Reporting program.

Schools & Education

Nearby education resources include Monte Sano Elementary School at 1107 Monte Sano Boulevard. The school is part of Huntsville City Schools and serves elementary-age students. School proximity does not by itself establish enrollment assignment, so prospective buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries directly with the school district.

Huntsville City Schools is also undertaking a new Huntsville Middle School campus project. Construction began in 2026, with the new campus currently scheduled to open in August 2028.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Huntsville provides access to a regional healthcare network that includes Huntsville Hospital in central Huntsville. Huntsville Hospital operates a Level I trauma center and describes its emergency and trauma program as the largest in Alabama. The hospital is located at 101 Sivley Road in Huntsville.

Additional hospitals serving the Huntsville/Madison County area include Madison Hospital and Crestwood Medical Center.

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical comparison, the following table uses the FHFA/FRED all-transactions house price index for the Huntsville, Alabama metropolitan statistical area. The same index and geography are used throughout the series. The annual figures below use the third-quarter observation for each year from 2021 through 2025.

More recent Zillow market data for Huntsville reported a typical home value of $290,244 as of August 31, 2026, with a 1-year value change of 1.3%. Zillow notes that its Huntsville figures represent the surrounding area rather than a property-specific valuation.

Transportation & Access

Huntsville operates Orbit, the city’s fixed-route public bus system, with weekday and Saturday service, along with Access paratransit. The city also provides route maps and transit information for residents and visitors.

Regional air service is available through Huntsville International Airport, located at 1000 Glenn Hearn Boulevard. The airport is accessed from Interstate 565 at Exit 8 and provides scheduled service to multiple major U.S. destinations.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Downtown Huntsville provides a mix of local grocers, restaurants, retail shops, specialty businesses, and services. The downtown area includes Clinton Row shops, Harrison Brothers Hardware, local boutiques, and other independent retailers.

Grocery options in the broader central Huntsville area include Whole Foods Market at 2501 Memorial Parkway SW and Publix at Twickenham Square on Pelham Avenue SW. These locations also provide pharmacy and other everyday services.

Parks & Recreation

Monte Sano provides extensive outdoor recreation close to the property area. Monte Sano State Park encompasses approximately 2,140 acres and offers hiking, mountain biking, camping, playgrounds, recreation fields, and an 18-hole disc golf course. The park has more than 20 miles of hiking trails and more than 14 miles of biking trails.

The broader Monte Sano district also includes access to the Monte Sano Nature Preserve and other trail systems, with wooded terrain and overlooks forming a defining part of the area’s recreational character.

Utilities & Connectivity

Huntsville Utilities provides electricity, natural gas, and water to residents within its service area. Area-level utility availability does not establish service to a particular property; the home’s property-specific utility information identifies public water and a septic tank.

Fiber internet is also available in parts of Huntsville. Google Fiber is building and expanding its fiber-to-the-home network in the city, with address-level availability requiring a direct serviceability check.

Development & Planning

Huntsville continues to experience substantial development activity. The city’s 2025 Development Review reported nearly 5,000 new housing units coming online during 2025, following a record pace in 2024.

In 2026, the city approved the creation of TIF 9 for downtown Huntsville infrastructure and economic-development projects, including planned expansion of the Von Braun Center and improvements associated with the North Huntsville Beltline Greenway. Planning Commission agendas and zoning information remain available through the city’s Planning Department.

These citywide projects describe broader Huntsville planning activity and are not statements about development on or immediately adjacent to this property.

Property Summary