Minutes from UAH, Oakwood University, and Alabama A&M, this ranch-style home is built for reliable rental income. Three bedrooms, two full baths, 1,759 sq ft, hardwood floors and LVP throughout, plus a bonus room with closet. Large living room, breakfast room, attached two-car garage, oversized driveway, and attic storage that tenants will love. Fenced backyard on 0.31 acres. New water heater in 2024. Convenient to downtown, MidCity, and Redstone Arsenal. Located in an established neighborhood and priced competitively in one of Huntsville's strongest rental corridors. Opportunities like this don't last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$134Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Katie Crawford• Capstone Realty LLC Huntsville
University Park, located between The University of Alabama in Huntsville and MidCity District, is a residential and academic Huntsville neighborhood with leafy streets and mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Sparkman Drive near the UAH campus edge, where student foot traffic, bike lanes, and campus buildings set a brisk weekday rhythm. UAH’s Charger Union anchors daily routines with events and gathering spaces. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the adjacent Davidson Center for Space Exploration add a distinctly Huntsville cultural backdrop. Sidewalks and pocket greenspaces shape a walk-and-roll feel, while nearby entertainment blocks keep evenings active without changing the calm street grid.
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Offer insights
908 Speake Rd NW · $234,900
$235K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $235K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
142 days
The average home goes pending in 65 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Fireplace (one)
Bedrooms
Total rooms: 8
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Electric water heater
Heating & cooling
Central heating (natural gas)
Central cooling (electric)
Exterior features
Curb and gutters
Concrete driveway
Front porch
Patio
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
Built in 1956
Brick construction
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Garage faces front
On-street parking
Construction
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No association
Subdivision: McThornmor Acres
Community curbs
Electricity and solar
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NEW ROOF!!!!The perfect investment opportunity to own a rental property! This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is located within walking distance to UAH or a short drive to Calhoun or Oakwood College. Conveniently located minutes from downtown Huntsville and the newly built Twickenham Place, which offers a Publix grocery store and many new restaurants. Equipped with a 2 car garage, tons of storage space, fenced yard, updated master and guest bathroom, security system and much more. Priced to sell this home investment prop
Public Records
Jul 16, 2009
Sold
$106,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,107 (+7.0%)
2024
$1,035 (−44.3%)
2023
$1,858 (+17.6%)
2022
$1,580 (+23.8%)
2021
$1,276 (+22.8%)
2020
$1,039 (+1.5%)
2019
$1,024 (+0.7%)
2018
$1,017
2017
$1,017
2016
$1,017 (−3.3%)
2014
$1,052
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
90 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1956
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,410
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,410
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
14-08-33-4-002-027.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% 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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Huntsville, AL • 35816
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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.
10.4 hrs
6.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 908 Speake Rd NW
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