The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35749 sells for about $330,000, or $169 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,542 a month.
ZIP 35749 — Harvest
The 35749 housing market remains stable, supported by strong demand from professionals relocating to the Huntsville area for defense and aerospace jobs. While inventory has increased, the market maintains a balanced pace with steady price appreciation and consistent rental demand.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals working in the Huntsville tech and defense sectors who seek newer, larger single-family homes in a suburban setting with good schools.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 35749, Madison County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Harvest area are generally lower than the national average, reflecting a suburban environment that is considered safer than the nearby urban core of Huntsville.
Schools serving the 35749 ZIP code are part of the Madison County School District, which generally maintains favorable ratings and is a primary draw for families moving to the area.
The area is primarily at risk for severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes common to North Alabama, with standard flood insurance recommended for properties in low-lying zones.
Growth is driven by the expansion of the Huntsville aerospace and defense sectors, with significant residential development occurring to accommodate the influx of workers.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution. County (Madison County, Alabama) — Madison County Board of Equalization Property Value Protest Procedures: Establishes a mandatory administrative remedy for contesting county tax appraised valuations. County (Madison County, Alabama) — Composite Property Tax Levies (State, County, School, and Municipal Millages): Every parcel is subject to composite millage consisting of: State of Alabama base rate (6.5 mills), Madison County general and special fund millages, Madison County or City school district millages, and applicable municipal millages (e.g., Huntsville or Madison). County (Madison County, Alabama) — Alabama Residential Assessment Ratio and Property Appraisal Regime: Madison County assesses residential real property (Class III) at 10% of fair market value.
Commuters typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach major employment hubs in Research Park and Redstone Arsenal via Highway 53 or US-72.
The area features proximity to local parks and green spaces, with easy access to larger regional amenities like the Tennessee River and various golf courses in the Huntsville metro area.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand, with many investors targeting single-family homes for long-term rental portfolios.
The economy is heavily anchored by the defense, aerospace, and technology industries centered in nearby Huntsville, including major employers like NASA and the Redstone Arsenal.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with major highway corridors providing the main access to the broader Huntsville metropolitan area.
Development is focused on expanding residential infrastructure to support the rapid population growth in the northern Madison County corridor.
The Madison County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing properties periodically to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to Madison County school taxes and various utility district assessments for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the region's exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail risks common in North Alabama.
Alabama has experienced consistent net domestic migration gains, particularly in the Huntsville metro area due to job growth.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of foreclosures through power-of-sale clauses in deeds of trust.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects that pose a health or safety risk.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 5-year tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local retail and dining hub serving the immediate community.
Provides recreational facilities and green space for local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.