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Events, new businesses, neighborhood news — added the first of each month.
Last updated May 24, 2026
Upcoming events
The neighborhood's annual street festival — live music, local vendors, food, and the whole community out on the streets together. One of the best days of the year in 5 Points.
Details on InstagramOver 120 regional artists set up on the mountain for the weekend. Sculpture, painting, ceramics, jewelry. One of Huntsville's best-loved events — the setting alone is worth going.
montesanoartfestival.comThe summer concert series kicks off at the Land Trust's limestone quarry venue. Live music, fireflies, and the best acoustics you'll find in any outdoor venue in Alabama. Shows sell out fast.
Get tickets at landtrustnal.orgThe summer farmers market is back. Local produce, flowers, honey, baked goods, and the unofficial weekly gathering of the neighborhood. Runs every Saturday through October.
Location updates @5pointscaraGuided group hikes on Monte Sano led by Land Trust naturalists. Different trails each week — great way to discover paths you wouldn't find on your own. Family-friendly, free.
Register at landtrustnal.orgNew events added as they're announced. Follow @5pointscara on Instagram for first notice on anything worth attending.
New + noteworthy
A neighborhood-scale wine bar with a small plates menu is expected to open in the old corner retail space on Pratt this summer. Natural wines, local charcuterie, and porch seating — exactly the kind of thing 5 Points has been missing. Cara's watching this one closely.
1892 East wrapped up their outdoor patio expansion in April. The new space adds 20 covers along the side of the building with string lights and landscaping. It's already one of the best places to sit in the neighborhood on a warm evening.
The Land Trust announced the acquisition of 40 more acres on the southeast slope of Monte Sano in March, protecting additional trailhead access and forest buffer. Trail additions are expected by late 2026.
Word is a new boutique yoga and pilates concept is taking space near the Clinton Ave retail strip this fall. No official announcement yet — I'm tracking it. If it opens, it'll be a welcome addition to the neighborhood wellness scene.
This section updates as I hear things. Follow @5pointscara on Instagram — I post neighborhood scoops as soon as I have them.
Market pulse
A snapshot of the 5 Points and historic district market — pulled from public MLS data and updated periodically. I track this because I find it fascinating; if you're making big decisions, work with a real estate professional.
$425K
↑ 4.2% year over year
Median sale price, 5 Points & surrounding historic district
18 days
→ Holding steady
Average days on market for listings in the area
102%
↑ Strong seller conditions
Average sale-to-list ratio — homes selling slightly over ask
7
→ Low inventory
Active listings in the 5 Points zip code this week
Last updated May 2026 · Source: Huntsville MLS public data
What I see watching this market: 5 Points has historically been one of the most resilient pockets in Huntsville — there's a finite number of homes here and demand consistently outpaces supply. Inventory has been tight for a while. None of this is advice; it's just what the data has been saying.
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Development watch
The second phase of the Clinton Row mixed-use development broke ground in Q1 2026. Expected to add retail at street level with residential above — walkable from 5 Points and likely to add options to the neighborhood's dining scene when complete.
As a National Register district, 5 Points has design guidelines that apply to visible exterior changes. The rules protect the character of the neighborhood — but they also affect renovation timelines and approvals. Worth knowing if you're buying with major renovation plans in mind.
The City of Huntsville has proposed improvements to the Bankhead Parkway corridor between 5 Points and the Oak Park trailhead — better crossings, improved signage, and a dedicated bike/pedestrian lane. In planning stages with funding secured for Phase 1.
I monitor development news closely. If something is happening that affects the neighborhood, it'll show up here. Questions? Find me at pop.store/5pointscara.