ALABAMA · MADISON COUNTY
Madison County, Huntsville and beyond.
Explore current Madison County housing data, Huntsville-area communities, education resources, greenways, transportation, and an Ethos consultation path.
Market Snapshot
Madison County at a glance.
May 2026
County housing data for May 2026. Redfin, Madison County Housing Market. County figures are context, not a valuation for a specific property.
Market Overview
Madison County in context.
Madison County includes the City of Huntsville, the City of Madison, and unincorporated communities with different school systems, utility providers, development patterns, and commute routes. Housing ranges from downtown condominiums and established neighborhoods to newer subdivisions and properties near the county’s rural edge.
Redfin reported a $345,962 median sale price in May 2026, 722 closed sales, 52 median days on market, and a 98.7% sale-to-list ratio. The median was 3.9% above May 2025 and the completed-sale count was 1.0% higher.
Ethos does not currently publish a named advisor assignment for Madison County. Requests from this guide route to the brokerage so current service availability can be confirmed before a property search begins.
Explore the Region
Five places to compare.
These are objective starting points. Verify property boundaries, services, costs, regulations, and availability for the specific address.
Huntsville
Alabama’s most populous city includes downtown, mountain, established suburban, and expanding residential submarkets across several corridors.
Madison
An incorporated city west of Huntsville with established and newer housing, municipal services, and access to regional employment centers.
Hampton Cove and Big Cove
Southeast Huntsville and adjoining valley areas with planned neighborhoods, newer construction, and mountain-adjacent settings.
Meridianville
An unincorporated community north of Huntsville with established housing, newer subdivisions, and different service boundaries by address.
Owens Cross Roads
An incorporated community southeast of Huntsville near valley and mountain corridors with municipal and unincorporated housing nearby.
Education Research
Verify the address with the source.
Public-school assignment depends on the property address and can change. Verify current boundaries, enrollment eligibility, and programs directly with the district before making a housing decision.
Local Resources
Parks, transportation, and practical research.
Trails and greenways
Huntsville publishes official trail, greenway, park, access, and current project information.
Open greenway resourcesU.S. Space and Rocket Center
Review current exhibits, programs, tickets, and visitor information from the official center.
Open visitor informationPublic transportation
Huntsville publishes Orbit route, fare, accessibility, and service information.
Open Orbit TransitReading the Market
What the current numbers can and cannot tell you.
The May 2026 county median and closed-sale count were both modestly higher than a year earlier, with a 52-day median market time and 98.7% sale-to-list ratio. New construction and resale homes can behave differently, so compare the relevant segment.
City limits, school systems, utility providers, annexation, commute route, construction phase, builder terms, inspections, and warranty documents are address-specific. Verify each before relying on a broad county description.
Request a Current AnalysisEthos Contacts
Confirm current service availability.
This guide does not assign an advisor without a verified local service-area record. Contact Ethos to confirm current coverage for Madison County.
Ask About CoverageStart with the Right Source
Ready to explore Madison County?
Review current listings, then connect with a verified Ethos advisor or the brokerage for property-specific guidance.