Demolition of unsafe structure at 3804 Melody Road NE
Huntsville
Summary
The city determined this house is 98 percent beyond repair and wants it torn down as a public nuisance. The out-of-state owners asked for a chance to have a contractor assess it, and the Council gave them a 30-day window before demolition is scheduled.
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Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Demolition costs will be charged against the property itself, not the general taxpayer.
Neighbors in the Edmonton Heights area, who get relief from a blighted and dangerous property.
The Barley family, who believe the house could be saved and face losing it and absorbing the demolition costs.
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