Bay Springs, Huntsville, AL
Bay Springs — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Bay Springs, Huntsville, Alabama. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Bay Springs Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Bay Springs is a quiet, established neighborhood in the southeastern part of Huntsville, Alabama. It offers residents a suburban feel with convenient access to major employers like Redstone Arsenal and the Cummings Research Park.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood primarily features modest, single-family homes built from the 1960s onward, often on spacious, tree-lined lots. With a median home value around $134,300, it represents one of the more affordable entry points into the Huntsville housing market.
Schools & Education
Bay Springs is zoned for Huntsville City Schools, with students typically attending Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Chapman Middle School. The area is also within a reasonable drive to several private school options and is close to the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Parks & Recreation
Residents enjoy the neighborhood's namesake, Bay Springs Park, which features walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. The nearby Brahan Spring Park offers additional amenities, including sports fields and a public golf course.
Local Dining & Shopping
Daily needs are met at nearby shopping centers along Bailey Cove Road and Memorial Parkway, which host grocery stores and national retailers. A variety of casual dining and fast-food options are conveniently located, with more diverse cuisine a short drive away in downtown Huntsville.
Who Lives Here
Bay Springs is a family-friendly community with a mix of long-time residents and newcomers drawn by the affordable housing. The neighborhood has a median household income of approximately $60,639, reflecting its middle-class, working professional demographic, including many employed in the local aerospace and defense sectors.
Bay Springs Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $134K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $710/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $61K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35983 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Bay Springs, Huntsville
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Bay Springs
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17