285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL 35811
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FOR SALE
0.87 ACRES

285 Ruby Dr
Huntsville, AL 35811

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,317 sqft (on 0.87 acres)

$252,900

$252,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,317 sqft
(on 0.87 acres)
We estimate this home will sell faster than 92% nearby.

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

Great starter or investment home! This 3 BR, 2 BA basement offers many updates all electrical, water heater & plumbing updated approx.10 yrs ago including septic tank. Recent improvements include a brand new architectural roof, new gutters, fresh paint throughout new LVP flooring & updated finished basement will make ideal bonus room or media room. Home features granite countertops, Stainless appliances includes fridge, washer & dryer, tile backsplash, updated light fixtures, ceiling fans (5) shower fixtures, new toilets & new hardware, new added railings in the family room, whitewashed fireplace updated lighting, updated plumbing & more. Large .87-acre private wooded lot with fenced yard.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 92% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$109
Listed
58 days ago

Home Details for 285 Ruby Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Bonus Room, Laundry Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2317 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central 1,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central 1,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: Three Or More
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered Patio, PatioVegetation: WoodedExterior: Curb/GuttersNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Parking: Driveway-Concrete
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Days on Market: 58

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $252,900Price Per Sqft: $109

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

Direction & Address
City: HuntsvilleCommunity: Lakeview Acres
School Information
Elementary School: Lynn FanningJr High / Middle School: BuckhornHigh School: Buckhorn

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 21918530

Community

Community Features: Curbs

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.87 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 21918530

Additional Information

Curbs
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listing courtesy of John Wesley Brooks, (256) 797-2283
Capstone Realty LLC Huntsville
Nabila Arbaje, (305) 747-3285
Capstone Realty LLC Huntsville
Source: ValleyMLS, MLS#21918530
Also Listed on ValleyMLS.

Market trends in Huntsville

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$297K
$13.74K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.8%
0.3%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$161
$4
MoM
Available listings
1099
4
MoM

Price History for 285 Ruby Dr

DatePriceEventSource
05/20/2026$252,900Listed For SaleValleyMLS #21918530
11/20/2025$252,900ListingRemovedValleyMLS #21894922
10/31/2025$1,800Listed For RentValleyMLS #21902868
10/13/2025$252,900PriceChange
ValleyMLS #21894922
09/02/2025$257,900PriceChange
ValleyMLS #21894922
08/18/2025$263,900PriceChange
ValleyMLS #21894922
07/29/2025$270,000Listed For SaleValleyMLS #21894922
07/21/2025$1,900ListingRemovedValleyMLS #21891539
06/13/2025$1,900Listed For RentValleyMLS #21891539
02/14/2025$193,500Sold
ValleyMLS #21877984
01/23/2025$199,900PendingValleyMLS #21877984
01/11/2025$199,900ContingentValleyMLS #21877984
01/05/2025$199,900Listed For SaleValleyMLS #21877984
08/14/2014$36,874Sold
N/A
05/06/2014$36,874Sold
ValleyMLS #960215
01/19/2014$31,680ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/18/2014$31,680PendingAgent Provided
01/11/2014$31,680PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/13/2013$36,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/12/2013$40,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/19/2013$48,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/12/2013$48,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/16/2013$55,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/25/2013$61,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/15/2013$68,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/08/2013$70,500Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$426
Assessment$130,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 285 Ruby Dr

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
0.44
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$255,000
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08/28/25
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$246,000
05/02/26
3
2
1,240
0.65
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$440,000
03/27/26
3
2
2,277
0.52
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$275,000
11/07/25
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$195,000
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$281,500
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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Huntsville

At least 1324 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 26 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Shawn Finnegan
    "Our neighborhood hosts community events for most holidays."
  • Kwesi Curry
    "Great walkable neighborhood and the people are really nice. It’s a growing community for small businesses "
  • Shawn Finnegan
    "People walk their dogs all the time. Extremely dog friendly. Everyone always picks up after their pets as well, which keeps the place nice. "
  • Sshaykila
    "Laid back environment easy going people community felt presence, affordable to live, restaurants and shopping centres are near by "
  • Shannon Puckett
    "Everything is less than 20 mins away no matter what area of town you are headed to. Traffic is heaviest during rush hour but doesn’t compare to most other cities. "
  • Isa8909
    "I love this neighborhood but I don’t like the way you can’t have a basketball court or a trampoline "
  • Yemeka Hedgeman
    "It’s okay for the most part. Pretty quiet neighbors are usually pretty friendly. Everyone stays to themselves "
  • Bemunsch
    "Its very quiet. My community has alot of events and people are generally very friendly. The community is also very pet friendly. "
  • Sara Elkins
    "I couldn’t ask for a better place to live. It’s diverse, family oriented and absolutely pleasant . I want to build our home in this community as we have grown to feel as if we have always lived here."
  • Sara Elkins
    "It’s extremely pet friendly. You don’t have to worry about people speeding past while you’re walking your fur babies. Everyone is friendly and respectful."
  • Laura Bourgeois
    "Friendly & mostly quiet. People keep to themselves, but will say hello. Lots of families & pets. Cute village area& park"
  • Mfp6vbqw25
    "Great. City is lovely and the trees and grass are plentiful. Always something to do. The traffic can get pretty bad."
  • Loveableme721
    "I think it’s a beautiful place to raise your family . It’s very peaceful and reasonable living. Everyone is friendly as well .. barely traffic in the area "
  • Kmead
    "Family events and the community make my neighborhood area special to me. Love the community I am in. "
  • Rachael Loper
    "Very dog friendly with side walks in our neighborhood and the downtown area. Lots of parks and green spaces. "
  • Dobardm1
    "People walk their dogs there is plenty grassy areas to walk your dog it’s a good area to live in for dog owners "
  • Freddy24251
    "This are feels safe but people don’t respect the speed limit ,they drive like crazy and sometimes is children’s play around "
  • Marc Axelrod
    "There are children of all ages living in this neighborhood. The kids ride their bikes. They play basketball. This is a mixed race neighborhood and there are no incidents on our street "
  • Taylor Harper
    "Make sure you find affordable homes to your liking and don’t settle for less also make sure you do thorough research and background checks on what you are looking for "
  • Cgn721
    "Huntsville is a great place to live! It has many activities for all ages. There are so many great places to live in so many areas. "
  • Rush.stacey
    "15 minutes to my office on Redstone Arsenal when the gates aren’t backed up. Traffic heaviest in afternoons by 3:00."
  • Rachaeltabor
    "Very minimum and easy access to the places I need to go. It could have more sidewalks and walkability. Nice park and recreation"
  • AST
    "Safe to walk dogs as there are a lot of sidewalks and not a lot of traffic. Many people walk their dogs around the neighborhood."
  • Chyrell Woolen
    "This area has a lot of families…which I see is a con considering your children can interact with others their age outside of school"
  • Z52kk5jxbn
    "I have lived here for over 4 years and love the area! There is lots of great restaurants and entertainment venues. Also, it is a very safe and welcoming community! "
  • Danielc_2004
    "Traffic is really bad. Roads are 10-15 years behind the current population with more houses and apartments being added daily. Lots of people commute into the city."
  • Deberah
    "I’m living in the south side of town close to Tennessee river. I don’t commute but when I go out, have to be careful with time "
  • Rick
    "Was very nice until recent uncontrolled development tripled traffic congestion. Roadways are getting overburdened by the increased traffic. "
  • Trulia User
    "other loose dogs that aren't friendly. very loud cars and unruly people. gunshots alot at night..loud can't sleep at early parts of the morning"
  • Trulia User
    "You'll just have to come check out the Uahuntsville area. It's quiet and conveniently close to the highway."
  • Trulia User
    "Family friendly, multigenerational neighborhood with access to the Aldridge Creek Greenway. Tidy middle class homes."
  • Trulia User
    "Nice neighborhood, nice people, lots of stores close by. I recommend this neighborhood to anyone. Dog parks & lots of people walk their dogs on the streets in the neighborhood. Beautiful scenery with squirrels & birds. Very friendly atmosphere."
  • Trulia User
    "Yard sales, Church functions, neighbors. Dog parks, Neighborhood watch. Safe neighborhood watch out for each other. Lot of people are on Neighborhood on internet helping lost pets & watching for them to find them."
  • Trulia User
    "They would like it a lot! We have dog Parks and lots of people also walk them in the neighborhood. Safe neighborhood & friendly people. Everyone is used to seeing people walk their dogs♥️ I love seeing the owners & them scrolling thru the neighborhood ."
  • TN Valley Girl
    "We've lived in HSV Hills for many years and love the friendly neighbors! We've lived in Pill Hill & Piedmont; HSV Hills has the privacy and retreat of those neighborhoods, without the steep hills/long drives to everything. Very safe, well-established, primely located community near Hampton Cove, affords the best of both worlds: peaceful hillside privacy & proximity to everything. Near premier schools, The Arsenal, library/community center, churches, greenways, golf, shopping & restaurants galore. "
  • Trulia User
    "dog owners might not like that there aren't consistent sidewalks in the neighborhood, but the street isn't busy."
  • John P.
    "Downtown bars, events, and food nearby. Monte Sano State Park trails. Land Trust of North Alabama trails. Events at state park"
  • Megan R.
    "Concerts at the VBC, lots of things going on Downtown, good food, unique people, ice skating at big spring park, tree light close to Christmas! tons of community events that make it special!"
  • Cyndijacobson
    "We are a brand new neighborhood where the homes are still under construction. No neighborhood activities yet."
  • Ijabrea
    "I’m not sure because I’m always working but our neighborhood has always been clean and quiet. There are many older people in the neighborhood who just mind themselves. It’s mostly an homeowner rather than a renters neighborhood "

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

John Wesley Brooks, Capstone Realty LLC Huntsville
Agent Phone: (256) 797-2283
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Copyright 2026 Valley MLS
285 Ruby Dr, Huntsville, AL 35811 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,317 sqft single-family home built in 1960. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by ValleyMLS on May 20, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 21918530.