Navigate the Buying Process

Understand the major steps from establishing a budget and touring homes to writing an offer, completing inspections, reviewing an appraisal and preparing for closing.

Navigate the Buying Process

Understand the major steps from establishing a budget and touring homes to writing an offer, completing inspections, reviewing an appraisal and preparing for closing

Prepare for New Construction

Learn which questions to ask about builder contracts, incentives, warranties, inspections, upgrade costs, completion dates and representation.

Coordinate Buying and Selling

Review practical strategies for managing two transactions, protecting your timeline and preparing for temporary housing or changing closing dates.

Build Your Personal Relocation Plan

Use the included worksheets, home-tour scorecard, moving checklist and consultation questions to organize your priorities before making a decision.

More Than a List of Places

 

 

A relocation decision is rarely based on one feature.

A beautiful house may not work if the commute is unrealistic. A mailing address may not accurately identify the governing jurisdiction. A new-construction incentive may not be the strongest financial choice. A neighborhood that works well for one household may not fit another household’s schedule, budget or priorities.

This guide helps you investigate the details that can materially affect your decision:

* Property jurisdiction
* School assignment
* Utilities and service providers
* HOA requirements
* Road access and commute patterns
* Property taxes and insurance
* Inspection considerations
* Builder contracts and warranties
* Financing and closing costs
* Resale and future-move considerations
 
The goal is not to tell you where you should live. The goal is to help you ask better questions, compare properties objectively and make a decision based on your circumstances.

 Is This Guide for You?

 

This guide was created for:

* Buyers relocating to North Alabama
* Military and PCS households
* Redstone Arsenal employees
* Out-of-state buyers
* First-time homebuyers
* Current homeowners preparing to sell
* Buyers considering new construction
* Investors evaluating the area
* Households buying and selling simultaneously
* Anyone comparing Owens Cross Roads with surrounding Huntsville-area communities

 

If you are still early in the process, that is completely fine. Planning before you are ready to move can help you identify financial, timing and property issues before they become expensive problems.

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 What Is Included in the Guide?

Your complimentary guide includes:

* Owens Cross Roads address and jurisdiction guidance
* Housing and neighborhood-fit considerations
* Commute-planning worksheet
* Redstone Arsenal relocation considerations
* Parks and outdoor recreation
* Local activities and weekend ideas
* First-weekend exploration itinerary

* Restaurants and coffee shops
* Shopping and everyday errands
* Fitness and recreation resources
* Hospitals and healthcare information
* School-system and education resources
* Utilities and essential services
* Home-buying budget preparation

* Search-to-contract process
* Inspection and due-diligence guidance
* New-construction questions
* Offer-to-closing timeline
* Home-selling preparation
* Estimated seller-proceeds considerations
* Buying-and-selling coordination

* Moving checklist
* Home-tour scorecard
* Personal planning worksheet
* Local-living FAQs
* Real estate FAQs
* Questions to ask real estate, lending and closing professionals
* Clickable official resources

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Owens Cross Roads

AL
Average Sales Price
$528,730
Median Sales Price
$409,700
Population
12,154
Total Listings
200

Demographics

Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
12.2K
12.2K in 2020
Density
299.1
per square mile
Households
4.5K
41 With Children
Gender
50% / 50%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
89% / 11%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: Years
Education Level

Educational Environment

Elementary Schools (5)Middle Schools (3)High Schools (2)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
6/10
Owens Cross Roads School
161 Wilson Mann Rd, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Public
PK - 4
No
16:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Big Cove Christian Academy
6354 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Private
KG - 10
Yes
10:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Hampton Cove Christian Academy
351 Old Highway 431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Private
PK - KG
Yes
6:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Goldsmith Schiffman Elementary School
1210 Taylor Rd SE, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Public
PK - 5
No
16:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Hampton Cove Elementary School
261 Old 431 Hwy, Hampton Cove, AL 35763
Public
PK - 5
No
16:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
8/10
Hampton Cove Middle School
261 Old 431 Highway, Hampton Cove, AL 35763
Public
6 - 8
No
20:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Big Cove Christian Academy
6354 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Private
KG - 10
Yes
10:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Sequel Tsi of Alabama- Llc
318 Hamer Rd, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Private
6 - 12
Yes
11:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
0/10
Big Cove Christian Academy
6354 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Private
KG - 10
Yes
10:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Sequel Tsi of Alabama- Llc
318 Hamer Rd, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Private
6 - 12
Yes
11:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS

Amenities & Attractions

Restaurants
Home Services
Health & Medical
Local Services
Shopping
Recreation
Arts & Entertainment
Food
Beauty
Nightlife
Event Planning & Services
Automotive
Religious Organizations
Financial Services
Professional Services
Travel
Education
Pets
Public Services & Government

  • Pizza Hut

    6585 B Hwy 431S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Italian Phone: 256-533-9588

  • Buenavista Mexican Cantina

    3045 Mountain Cove Blvd SE, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Mexican Phone: 256-533-9890

  • Stevi B’s

    324 Sutton Rd, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Buffets

  • Tortora’s

    182 Old Hwy 431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Bars Phone: 256-536-6100

  • McDonald’s

    6711 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Fast Food Phone: 256-539-1013

  • Around Your Table

    326 Sutton Rd SE Ste M, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Phone: 256-812-2004

  • The Villa at Hampton Cove

    6565 US 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Italian

  • Ken’s Restaurant

    9481 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Phone: 256-725-5367

  • Mandarin House

    326 Sutton Rd SE, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Chinese Phone: 256-533-9788

  • Arby’s

    6545 Hwy 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Sandwiches Phone: 256-536-8668

  • China Cook

    6707 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Chinese Phone: 256-539-1200

  • Perfect Timing Bar & Grill

    9481 hwy 431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Chicken Wings Phone: 256-725-2277

  • Amazon Cafe

    6966 Hwy 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Cafes Phone: 256-564-9878

  • Village Café

    317 Old Hwy 431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Cafes Phone: 256-585-2683

  • Chick-fil-A

    6599 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Fast Food Phone: 256-288-0007

  • Big Cove BBQ

    153 Taylor Rd SE, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Barbeque Phone: 256-518-9190

  • Subway

    6707 Hwy 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Fast Food Phone: 256-519-2425

  • Domino’s Pizza

    5600 Hwy 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Pizza Phone: 256-532-0100

  • Carsons Grill

    6585 Highway 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Phone: 256-585-1842

  • LawLers Barbecue

    6727 Hwy 431 S, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    Southern Phone: 256-585-3247

  • Grandmother’s House

    3980 Old Highway 431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    American (Traditional) Phone: 256-725-7444

  • KFC

    6694 Highway 431 South, Hampton Cove, AL 35763

    Chicken Wings Phone: 256-533-4384

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