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217 Drake Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801, USA
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Property Overview
Located in Huntsville’s 35801 area, this address offers convenient access to nearby city amenities and a location that may appeal to a range of buyers. It presents a balanced mix of practical advantages and notable features that can support everyday living and long-term value.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Images Available
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 217 Drake Ave Sw
Features
| Electric Heating | Hardwood Floor |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Architecture Style: Ranch | Six Rooms |
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About 217 Drake Ave Sw
Property Status: Active Terrific 3 bedroom, 2 bath updated house, Centrally located close to downtown Huntsville, shopping malls, Dining, Redstone Arsenal, Ditto Landing and Monte Santo. Gleaming hardwoods, fresh paint, great back yard, updated kitchen and bathrooms. Office Phone: (256) 527-0185 Copyright © 2026 ValleyMLS.Com,Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 217 Drake Ave Sw compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 35801 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Huntsville
3-bedroom apartments at 217 Drake Ave Sw cost about 13% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Huntsville.
Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Huntsville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,641 |
| September 2024 | $1,598 |
| October 2024 | $1,555 |
| November 2024 | $1,546 |
| December 2024 | $1,553 |
| January 2025 | $1,562 |
| February 2025 | $1,591 |
| March 2025 | $1,618 |
| April 2025 | $1,650 |
| May 2025 | $1,610 |
| June 2025 | $1,625 |
| July 2025 | $1,610 |
| August 2025 | $1,608 |
| September 2025 | $1,594 |
| October 2025 | $1,598 |
| November 2025 | $1,613 |
| December 2025 | $1,611 |
| January 2026 | $1,590 |
| February 2026 | $1,556 |
| March 2026 | $1,506 |
| April 2026 | $1,556 |
| May 2026 | $1,568 |
| June 2026 | $1,603 |
| July 2026 | $1,592 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 217 Drake Ave Sw
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School
2755 wilson dr
huntsville, AL, 35816
PK, K-6Public
C
Creekside Primary School
16049 sanderson rd
harvest, AL, 35749
PK, K-2Public
B+
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Neighborhood
Getting around Huntsville near 217 Drake Ave Sw
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 217 Drake Ave Sw, Huntsville
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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