Welcome to 308 Drake, where classic charm meets smart updates in one of Huntsville’s most established neighborhoods! Major improvements are already complete in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, including a new 30-year roof (2022), gutters, HVAC ductwork, moisture barrier, insulated garage doors, and updated electrical service in the detached garage (all in 2023). The HVAC system was replaced in 2013. Inside, original hardwood floors, mullioned windows, and beautiful millwork preserve the home’s character while giving you the opportunity to add your own style. A short walk to Huntsville High, Jones Valley school district, and minutes from downtown. This is a rare value you won’t want to miss!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/13)
$285,000
308 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
3beds
1,869sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.33 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Insulated garage doorsClassic charmBeautiful millworkMullioned windowsOriginal hardwood floors
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jair Cabral-Akinshegun 256-348-9858,
Capstone Realty LLC Huntsville,
Meghan Roden 256-656-2893,
Capstone Realty LLC Huntsville
Source: ValleyMLS,MLS#: 21920966
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast, Recreation Room, Bedroom, Laundry, Workshop, Breakfast Room, Bathroom 1, Utility Room, Bath:Ensuite3/4
Bedroom
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Features: Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Family room
- Features: Carpet, Fireplace
- Level: First
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Laundry room
- Features: Tile, Built-in Features
- Level: First
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 8 x 13
Heating
- Central 1
Cooling
- Central 1
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Masonry
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,869 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Two Car, Garage-Detached, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 161
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 1701121006049000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thornton Acres
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Huntsville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $239,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,776
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
Estimated market value
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $285,000-3.4%$152/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000-1.7%$158/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $300,000$161/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000$161/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Pending sale | $300,000$161/sqft |
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| 11/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $300,000+114.3%$161/sqft |
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| 9/28/2016 | Sold | $140,000-6.6%$75/sqft |
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| 8/9/2016 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$80/sqft |
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| 7/6/2016 | Price change | $159,900-5.9%$86/sqft |
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| 6/2/2016 | Price change | $169,900-5.6%$91/sqft |
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| 5/16/2016 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$96/sqft |
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| 5/3/2016 | Price change | $189,900-5%$102/sqft |
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| 4/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $199,900+829.8%$107/sqft |
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| 3/23/2005 | Sold | $21,500$12/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,776 +2.6% | $47,860 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $2,706 +4.2% | $46,660 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $2,598 +8.3% | $44,800 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $2,399 +26.9% | $41,360 +26.9% |
| 2021 | $1,891 +8.4% | $32,600 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $1,743 +1.1% | $30,060 +1.1% |
| 2019 | $1,725 | $29,740 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $1,725 +2.6% | $28,980 |
| 2017 | $1,681 | $28,980 -17.9% |
| 2016 | $1,681 -17.9% | $35,300 |
| 2015 | $2,047 +4.4% | $35,300 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $1,960 | $33,800 |
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Neighborhood: Thornton Acres
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Jones Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Huntsville Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Huntsville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jones Valley
- Middle: Huntsville
- High: Huntsville
Source: ValleyMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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