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Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$162Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mary Michaelson• Matt Curtis Real Estate, Inc.
•256-270-9393 (broker)
•info@mattcurtisrealestate.com (broker)
Bought with Sandra Brazelton• Quali-Tech Properties
Est. $1,271 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1226 Rison Ave NE
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
VMLS #21912204
Aug 14, 2026
Sold
$130,000
$162/sq ft
May 23, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 1, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 18, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2026
Listed
$139,900
$174/sq ft
VMLS #21904983
Dec 2, 2025
Listed
$145,995
$182/sq ft
VMLS #21894915
Sep 6, 2025
Price Changed
$175,900
$219/sq ft
Jul 24, 2025
Listed
$189,900
$237/sq ft
VMLS #21888121
Jun 3, 2025
Rental Removed
$1,450
$2/sq ft
May 5, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,450
$2/sq ft
APPFOLIO #4
May 5, 2025
Rental Removed
$1,450
$2/sq ft
May 1, 2025
Price Changed
$1,450
$2/sq ft
Apr 2, 2025
Price Changed
$1,475
$2/sq ft
Feb 1, 2025
Price Changed
$1,495
$2/sq ft
Jan 8, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,595
$2/sq ft
VMLS #21872870
Oct 10, 2024
Listed
$235,000
$293/sq ft
APPFOLIO #3
Nov 7, 2024
Rental Removed
$1,595
$2/sq ft
Jul 9, 2024
Listed for Rent
$1,595
$2/sq ft
VMLS #21854394
Mar 21, 2024
Price Changed
$225,000
$281/sq ft
Feb 28, 2024
Listed
$235,000
$293/sq ft
APPFOLIO #2
Dec 8, 2023
Rental Removed
$1,595
$2/sq ft
Aug 19, 2023
Listed for Rent
$1,595
$2/sq ft
Greater Alabama MLS #1
Jun 23, 2023
Price Changed
$229,900
$287/sq ft
VMLS #1790217
Oct 27, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 27, 2021
Sold
$110,000
$137/sq ft
Sep 19, 2021
Price Changed
$120,000
$150/sq ft
Sep 3, 2021
Listed
$130,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 13, 2021
Sold
$91,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 2017
Sold
$56,500
$70/sq ft
VMLS #1080724
Nov 30, 2017
Sold
$56,100
$70/sq ft
Oct 19, 2017
Listed
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,571 (+14.3%)
2023
$1,375 (+31.5%)
2022
$1,045
2021
$1,045 (+12.1%)
2020
$933 (+3.7%)
2019
$899 (+3.2%)
2018
$871
2017
$871
2016
$871 (+48.9%)
2014
$585
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
70 ft.
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
782
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
13-09-30-3-005-040.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R1C
Residence 1-C District
The purpose of the residence 1-C district is to provide a single-family zoning district designed to meet the existing small lot dimensions of older neighborhoods. The intent is to minimize nonconformities while encouraging the preservation and continuity of the neighborhood. It is not the intent that these regulations should be applied to new subdivisions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Theater / performing arts facility
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Parking Features: Driveway-Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,969.6
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1953
Living Area: 802
Living Area Units: Square Feet
# of Fireplaces: 0
Fireplace Features: None
Building Information
Levels: One
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: UPDATE DESC PT LOTS 31, 33, & 35 BLK 4 NEWSOM FAIRVEW ADDN PB 1 PG 131 BEG NE COR LOT 35 TH S ALG W MAR MINOR ST 70 FT TH W 100 FT TH N 70 FT TO S MAR RISON AVE TH E ALG S MAR OF SD ROW 100 FT TO POB
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Lot: 31-35
Tax Block: 4
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Cooling: Central 1
Heating: Central 1
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: Blossomwood
Middle Or Junior School: Huntsville
High School: Lee High School
Location Details
Directions: Head East On Stevens Ave Ne Toward Minor St Ne Turn Left Onto Minor St Ne Turn Left Onto Rison Ave Ne Destination Will Be On The Left
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Newson Fairview
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 782
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Madison County
APN: 13-09-30-3-005-040.000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chapman Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Chapman Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Lee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 68-76% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Huntsville, AL • 35801
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Huntsville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
6.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$162,000 – $196,000
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