Madison Real Estate

With its small town charm and big city options, Madison, Alabama is bursting with a vibrant exuberance unparalleled for a community of its size. When it was first settled in early 1800s, Madison grew slowly until the railroad connected the town to cities in the east. Despite hard times through the Civil War period, the town thrived and more people moved to North Alabama. This neighboring city of Huntsville is now home to more than 35,000 residents who enjoy an improved quality of life.

Madison offers the small town feel with its own school district and more, but provides all the conveniences of neighboring Huntsville. It is its own community, but it also serves as a suburb for residents commuting to Huntsville. Its premier location close to Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville International Airport and Cummings Research Park make Madison a popular choice for many professionals working at these facilities. Many Madison residents are connected by work or family to Redstone Arsenal. Built in 1941 to manufacture ammunition for World War II, this 37,910-acre facility is home to the U.S. Army’s rocket and missile program, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), the Space and Missile Defense Command, various executive offices and support services. More than 150,000 soldiers and 27,000 civilians are served by Redstone Arsenal.

Madison is tucked in the Tennessee Valley, and residents enjoy many recreational activities by taking advantage of the surrounding natural landscape including mountains, rivers and lakes. Fishing, hunting, boating, water skiing, picnicking, hiking and biking are only a few of the many family-friendly activities available in Madison. Facilities at Dublin Memorial Park are plentiful, and residents could spend the whole day at the swimming pools, walking paths, basketball and tennis courts, ball fields, amphitheater and meeting rooms. Palmer Park features football, baseball, softball and soccer fields as well as pavilions, batting cages and a playground. With so many fun things to do, children and adults are sure to enjoy a great afternoon at the park.

Children have as many opportunities for success as their parents. Madison City Schools is an award-winning district that provides students with a quality education in a productive learning environment. Not only is it known for its award-Winning Visual Arts, Band, Choral and Thespian programs, but the district's high schools are ranked in the Top 2% and 5% of America's High Schools by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek, respectively. Madison also offers several private school alternatives including Madison Christian Academy and St. John’s Catholic School. For higher education needs, the prestigious institutions of The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Oakwood College, Alabama A&M University and Calhoun Community College offer an array of academic programs including business, finance, science and aerospace technology.

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