Name
One theory says the name came from bright green hazelnut bushes; another credits a storekeeper's wife1.
Huntsville Area Guide
Homes for sale in Hazel Green, AL: Hazel Green area guide
Hazel Green sits in north-central Madison County near the Tennessee line, where historic roads from Nashville, Winchester, Huntsville and Athens met1.
History
Rich soil and a crossroads
Farmers from Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas moved here around 1810 after the area's soil gained a reputation as some of the richest in the Southeast1.
Unincorporated
Hazel Green is a census-designated place, so county government provides most services1.
Buyer notes
Room to spread out
Expect larger lots and newer subdivisions. Confirm sewer or septic, water provider and school zoning with Madison County Schools2.
Common Questions
Hazel Green, AL: common questions
Quick Answers
Homes for sale in Hazel Green, AL: questions answered
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Hazel Green, AL?
Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Hazel Green, AL and the greater Huntsville area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.
What should I check before buying a home in Hazel Green?
Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer. This guide links the official sources.
Sources
Where these facts come from
Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.
- Hazel Green, Alabama, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
- Madison County Schools, Madison County Schools (accessed 2026-10-15).