University Place Shopping Centre

University Place Shopping Centre is a vibrant shopping destination that accommodates a wide range of customer demands and tastes. This shopping area provides a diverse array of specialty shops, well-known brands, and food establishments, fostering a lively and easily accessible community center.

Address: 6125 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Sunday, 11:06 AM – 9:00 PM

Property Type: Retail – Shopping Center

Property Class: B

Availability: For Lease

IKEA Is Coming University Place Shopping Center

According to Colliers International, in a landmark move for Huntsville retail, IKEA has officially signed a lease at University Place Shopping Center. This will be IKEA’s first store in Alabama, and its presence will transform University Place into a regional retail destination.

The Huntsville IKEA will not be a full-size warehouse model (typically 275,000–350,000 sq ft), but a scaled-down 46,000 sq ft concept store — packed with full-room displays, expert planning sessions, and its famous Swedish meatball restaurant.

“The opening of IKEA Huntsville highlights our commitment to bring IKEA closer to the many people and make it easier and more affordable to access our home furnishing products and solutions.”
— Javier Quiñones, CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA U.S.

Projected Opening: Spring 2026

University Place Shopping Centre Overview

University Place Shopping Center is a highly visible, established retail complex located along University Drive, one of Huntsville’s busiest commercial corridors. Positioned just west of the intersection with Research Park Blvd and adjacent to the MidCity District, this shopping center benefits from excellent foot traffic, high vehicle visibility, and strong neighboring anchors.

The site spans 158,486 square feet and serves as a central retail destination for both the University of Alabama Huntsville community and residential neighborhoods surrounding west Huntsville and Madison.

Nearby Tenants

While specific tenants vary over time, the center is known for hosting a variety of national chains, local retailers, and service businesses, including restaurants, salons, and specialty shops. Space availability allows for a mix of retail, office, or professional services.

Category	Name	Distance
Fuel	Shell	0.21 miles
	Kangaroo Express	0.44 miles
	Huntsville Supercharger	0.60 miles
	Sam’s Club	1.04 miles
	Fuel City	1.75 miles
	Sunoco	1.77 miles
	Citgo	2.20 miles
	Texaco	2.33 miles
	Mapco	2.33 miles
	Kroger Gas Station	2.38 miles
Parking	Apollo Lot	0.85 miles
	Bridge Street Parking Garage	1.68 miles
	Spragins Hall	2.38 miles
	Engineering Building	2.39 miles
	UAH Intermodal Parking Facility	2.41 miles
	University Fitness Center	2.46 miles
	Alabama Credit Union	2.53 miles
	Fraternity Row	2.58 miles
	Southeast Housing	2.58 miles
	Indian Creek Greenway Parking (Old Madison Pike)	2.61 miles
Restaurants	Cheddar’s	0.06 miles
	Big Bowl	0.07 miles
	Subway	0.07 miles
	Nothing But Noodles	0.07 miles
	Panda Express	0.07 miles
	Old Heidelberg	0.07 miles
	Zaxby’s	0.08 miles
	Phil Sandoval’s Mexican Restaurante	0.09 miles
	Ted’s Bar-B-Q	0.10 miles
	Firehouse Subs	0.14 miles
Stores	Asian Market	0.06 miles
	Burlington	0.17 miles
	Ross	0.21 miles
	Big Lots	0.28 miles
	Walmart Supercenter	0.33 miles
	Target	0.35 miles
	bealls	0.47 miles
	Trader Joe’s	0.64 miles
	Publix	1.15 miles
	ALDI	1.59 miles

Leasing Info

Space Available: Multiple units available (confirm current square footage with broker)

Lease Type: Contact listing broker for details (likely NNN or modified gross)

The listing currently shows availability for lease, making this property a potential opportunity for businesses looking to locate in a heavily trafficked corridor with stable footfall.