The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35614 sells for about $335,000, or $159 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 114 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $925 a month.
ZIP 35614 — Athens
The Athens housing market is showing signs of stabilization as inventory levels rise, providing more options for buyers compared to previous years. While days on market remain elevated, steady price growth and strong demand from the Huntsville metro area continue to support the local real estate economy.
This area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with more affordable housing options compared to the core Huntsville market.
Median prices moved up 4.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 114 days on market with 6.6 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 17.4% — 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 7.4%/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 7.6%/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 35614, Limestone 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.
Public schools in the area generally hold moderate ratings, with the district serving a mix of traditional and virtual learning options.
The region is subject to standard Alabama weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, necessitating standard hazard insurance coverage.
The area benefits from proximity to the Huntsville metro's aerospace and technology sectors, driving steady residential demand and infrastructure expansion.
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 (Limestone County, Alabama) — Alabama Property Tax Assessment Regime: Property tax is calculated as (Appraised Value * Assessment Rate) * Millage Rate. Assessment rates are 10% for Class III (owner-occupied residential) and 20% for Class II (all other property).
Residents primarily commute via I-65 toward Huntsville's employment hubs, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban traffic pattern.
The area features access to local parks, proximity to the Tennessee River for water recreation, and various shopping districts within the city limits.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the regional workforce, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes.
The economy is anchored by the Huntsville metro's defense, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors, with local employment in education and retail.
Ongoing residential development is focused on the city's periphery to accommodate the influx of workers from the Huntsville tech corridor.
Parcels are subject to Limestone County property taxes and Athens City Schools district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, including wind and hail exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level 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.
Features multiple fields for youth and adult sports leagues.
A central community park featuring walking trails and a lake.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.