Owens Cross Roads is an incorporated town in southeast Madison County, south of Hampton Cove along US 431. It sits in the valley between the mountains, with farmland, wooded hillsides, and newer neighborhoods spreading out from the Huntsville side. We buy land in and around Owens Cross Roads for cash.
Land we buy around Owens Cross Roads
- Lots inside the town limits
- Acreage along US 431 and county roads
- Valley farmland and pasture
- Wooded hillside and mountain land
- Land near Hampton Cove, Big Cove, and Brownsboro
- Inherited land and land with back taxes
Town limits vs. county land
Unlike many communities around Huntsville, Owens Cross Roads is an incorporated town. That means two different sets of rules can apply depending on where your land is:
- Inside town limits: Town zoning and permitting apply, along with county property taxes and any town levies.
- Outside town limits: Madison County’s rules apply.
- Near the Huntsville line: Some land in the Hampton Cove area is inside Huntsville city limits.
Check the county GIS map or your tax bill to see which applies. We’ll confirm it as part of our review either way.
Valley land vs. mountain land
Southeast Madison County has two very different kinds of land. Valley land is flatter, easier to build on, and closer to utilities. Mountain and hillside land has views but can be expensive to build on because of steep driveways and tricky septic sites. Each has a different buyer, and each gets priced differently. We buy both.
How holding costs add up
Vacant land that isn’t owner-occupied residential, farm, or forest property is usually taxed as Class II at 20%, twice the rate of a homestead. If you aren’t using the land, you’re paying taxes and carrying liability on something that isn’t working for you.
Driveways and building costs on hillside land
Hillside and mountain land around Owens Cross Roads can have great views, but building on it costs more than most people expect:
- Driveways. A long, steep driveway may need grading, gravel or paving, and drainage work.
- Septic. Slopes and rocky soil can limit where a septic system can go, or require an engineered system.
- Utilities. Power and water may need to be extended a long way from the road.
Retail buyers often discover these costs partway through their due diligence and back out. That’s a big reason mountain land can sit unsold. We account for these costs up front in our offer, so there aren’t surprises later.
Flooding in the valley
The valley floor around Owens Cross Roads is crossed by creeks, and low areas can fall in a FEMA flood zone. Flood-zone land is harder to build on and to finance, but it can still work for pasture, recreation, or as part of a larger tract with higher ground. We look at how much of your land is actually usable.
Growth from Hampton Cove
New homes have steadily spread south and east from Hampton Cove toward Owens Cross Roads. Land near that growth, especially with good road frontage and utilities, can draw builder interest. Land farther out in the valley or up the mountain usually still sells as rural or recreational land. We’ll tell you which category we think your land falls into, and whether you might do better listing it.
Checking with the town before you sell
If your land is inside Owens Cross Roads town limits, a quick check with the town clears up the questions buyers ask most:
- Zoning. How is the parcel zoned, and what can be built there?
- Splitting. Can the lot be divided, and what’s the minimum lot size?
- Utilities. Is water or sewer available, and who provides it?
- Open issues. Are there any code enforcement cases against the property?
You don’t have to gather this before calling us. We do it as part of our review. But knowing the answers helps you judge any offer.
Land types around southeast Madison County
The land around Owens Cross Roads, Big Cove, and Brownsboro falls into a few types:
- Valley pasture is the easiest to build on and usually has road frontage and utilities nearby. Flooding is the main risk.
- Hillside and mountain woods have views and privacy, but building costs are higher. These tracts usually draw home builders or recreational buyers.
- Creek and bottom land is valuable for hunting, pasture, and privacy, but limited for building.
Most tracts are a mix. Our offer is based on the actual share of each type on your land, not on a single price per acre.
Old wells, septic tanks, and failed systems
Rural home sites around Owens Cross Roads often have an old well, a septic tank from a house that’s gone, or a system that has failed. These don’t stop a sale. We factor in what it would take to fix, abandon, or replace them. Just tell us what you know about what’s in the ground.
Lots in Hampton Cove-area subdivisions
If you own an unbuilt lot in one of the subdivisions spreading toward Owens Cross Roads, you’ll likely have HOA covenants and dues to consider, and possibly a deadline in the covenants to build. We can review your covenants and buy the lot with any past-due dues paid at closing.
How it works
- Send us the parcel. Form or call (256) 607-4109.
- Get a cash offer.
- Close on your date at a local title company. We pay the closing costs.
Nearby: New Market, all the areas we buy in North Alabama, and our FAQ.
Owens Cross Roads FAQs
Do you buy mountain land with no driveway?
Yes. Access affects the price, not whether we’ll make an offer.
My land is in the town limits. Does that change anything?
It can change what’s allowed on the land. It doesn’t stop us from buying it.
Do you buy in Hampton Cove and Big Cove?
Yes. See our Huntsville page for land inside Huntsville city limits.
Is valley land in a flood zone worth selling?
Yes. It’s worth less as a building site, but it still has value for pasture, recreation, or as part of a larger tract.
Get your Owens Cross Roads cash offer → · Or call (256) 607-4109