Hampton Cove & Big Cove · ZIP 35763
Big Cove Estates Homes for Sale and Home Values
About 69 lots off Old Big Cove Road, platted in 1987, with a mix of one- and two-story homes built 1988 to 1992, typically about 2,600 sq ft on half to three quarters of an acre.
As of November 1, 2026. Compiled by Wyze Realty.
Big Cove Estates Homes for Sale
As of November 1, 2026, no Valley MLS home is listed for sale in Big Cove Estates. The most recent sale here closed in July 2026. Join the waiting list below and you will get an email the day the next one is listed.
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How Often Homes Sell Here
About 1 in 23 Homes Sells Each Year
How Often and When Homes List Here
9 resales in 3 years; busiest month: February
Over the last 3 years, 9 resale homes sold here out of about 69 lots, roughly 3 a year, or roughly one every four months. That is more often than in 72% of the Huntsville neighborhoods we track.
When Big Cove Estates homes were listed over the last 3 years. Listings came in bunches; February was the busiest (3). The median home took 73 days from listing to closing in the last 12 months.
Big Cove Estates Home Values
What's My Home Worth Here?
Enter your home's finished square footage for an instant range based on similar-size Big Cove Estates sales.
For another size, call (256) 808-6861 or request a free value.
$435,000 to $450,000
For a typical 2,600 sq ft home here. Middle of the range: about $440,000. Based on 3 Big Cove Estates resales between 2,313 and 2,600 sq ft in the last 3 years.
This is a size-based starting point, not an appraisal. Condition, updates, the lot and the street all move the number. A free walk-through with a local agent gives you the real figure.
What Homes Like Yours Sold For
Most sales: 2,000 to 2,499, median $382K
Resale homes in Big Cove Estates over the last 3 years, grouped by size. Find your home's size for the quickest honest starting point. Most sales here were in the 2,000 to 2,499 group.
| Home size | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 to 2,499 | 4 | $382K | $375K to $415K$178 per sq ft |
| 2,500 to 2,999 | 1 | $434K | one sale$167 per sq ft |
| 3,000 to 3,999 | 3 | $470K | $465K to $480K$147 per sq ft |
| 4,000 and up | 1 | $640K | one sale$144 per sq ft |
Price per Square Foot Over Time
$157 to $178: a steady rise
Each point is the median price per square foot of resales in the 12 months ending that month. It went from $157 in the year to August 2025 to $178 now: a steady rise.
Show the numbers
| 12 months to | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 4 | $451,950 | $157 |
| Nov 2025 | 4 | $451,950 | $157 |
| Jan 2026 | 4 | $451,950 | $157 |
| Aug 2026 | 5 | $415,000 | $177 |
| Nov 2026 | 4 | $395,000 | $178 |
How the Market Is Moving
73 days listing to closing, 97.9% of asking, seller-leaning market
Homes priced in line with recent sales have tended to sell faster here than ones priced above them.
Recent Home Sales in Big Cove Estates
All 9 sales in the last 3 years. Street names only; days are from listing to closing.
| Street | Sq ft | Sold | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deanna Drive4 bd / 2.75 ba | 3,050 | $465K$152/sq ft | Jul 202685 days |
| Mache Lane4 bd / 2.5 ba | 2,074 | $375K$181/sq ft | Jun 202644 days |
| Tessie Drive SE4 bd / 2.75 ba | 2,333 | $415K$178/sq ft | May 202699 days |
| Tessie Drive4 bd / 2.5 ba | 2,114 | $375K$177/sq ft | May 202662 days |
| Runell Drive SE6 bd / 4.5 ba | 4,452 | $640K$144/sq ft | Oct 2025121 days |
Show All Recent Sales
4 more sales, back to September 2024
| Street | Sq ft | Sold | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tessie Drive4 bd / 2.75 ba | 2,313 | $390K$169/sq ft | Mar 202531 days |
| Mache Lane4 bd / 2.5 ba | 2,600 | $434K$167/sq ft | Mar 202545 days |
| SE Runell Drive5 bd / 3.25 ba | 3,197 | $470K$147/sq ft | Mar 202558 days |
| Mache Lane SE4 bd / 2.5 ba | 3,533 | $480K$136/sq ft | Sep 2024180 days |
Schools for Big Cove Estates Homes
About These School Assignments
Per the listings; verify an address with Huntsville City Schools
Every recent Big Cove Estates listing shows the same assigned schools in Huntsville City Schools.
Assigned schools per the listings. Zone lines can change, so verify a specific address with Huntsville City Schools before you buy.
Around Big Cove Estates
Map of Big Cove Estates and Nearby Neighborhoods
The outline plus 5 nearby neighborhoods with prices and homes for sale
Parks, Trails and Errands
13 places nearby, including Blevins Gap Nature Preserve and Aldridge Creek Connector Greenway
- Blevins Gap Nature Preserve next door - walking path, Land Trust nature preserve
- Green Mountain North Nature Preserve 1.0 mi - walking path, Land Trust nature preserve
- Mark Russell Recreation Center 1.1 mi - playground, soccer, basketball, walking path
- Goldsmith-schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary 1.1 mi - walking path
- Aldridge Creek Connector Greenway 1.6 mi - 0.5 miles, paved
- Aldridge Creek Greenway 1.7 mi - 6.1 miles, paved
- Blevin's Gap trailhead 1.1 mi
- Goldsmith Schiffman Gymnasium 1.0 mi
- Bailey Cove Library 1.7 mi
- Food City 1.4 mi - groceries
- Walmart Supercenter 1.4 mi - groceries
- The Ledges Country Club 2.2 mi - golf
- Cherokee Landing - Hays Preserve 2.1 mi - river access
24 restaurants within a mile and a half.
Distances are straight-line, measured from the edge of the neighborhood, using City of Huntsville GIS data.
Neighborhood History
First platted 1987, about 69 lots
Big Cove Estates was recorded with Madison County in 1987, laying out about 69 lots on roughly 71 acres. Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 1988 to 1992 and range from about 2,050 to 4,450 sq ft; 4 of the 8 with a recorded style have two or more stories. Lots run half to three quarters of an acre.
Compare Nearby Neighborhoods
Resale and new home sales in the last 12 months, nearest first. Tap a name to open its page.
| Neighborhood | Sales | Median | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cove Estatesthis page | 4 | $395K | $178 |
| Hidden LakeFirst platted 2000, 60 lots | 3 | $500K | $172 |
| Hampton RidgeFirst platted 2005, 370 lots | 13 | $580K | $175 |
| ClearwaterFirst platted 1998, 107 lots | 4 | $580K | $166 |
| Little MountainFirst platted 2008, 125 lots | 2 | $780K | $209 |
Compare More Nearby Neighborhoods
Carrington and Mountain View Acres
| Neighborhood | Sales | Median | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarringtonFirst platted 2005, 270 lots | 19 | $305K | $186 |
| Mountain View AcresFirst platted 1964, 109 lots | 2 | $395K | $179 |
All sales, including new homes, so every row compares the same way. Neighborhoods with fewer than 2 sales are left out.
More nearby: Hampton Cove & Big Cove neighborhoods · Owens Cross Roads homes for sale
Tools for This Neighborhood
Near Major Employers
Estimated drive times from Big Cove Estates with no traffic:
- Huntsville Hospital: about 13 min
- Crestwood: about 14 min
- Redstone Arsenal (NASA Marshall, Space Command, AMC and more): about 17 min to Gate 3
- UAH: about 20 min
- Northrop Grumman: about 22 min
Big Cove Estates Questions
What do homes in Big Cove Estates sell for?
As of November 1, 2026, 4 resale homes in Big Cove Estates sold in the last 12 months at a median price of $395,000, or $178 per square foot. Most sales fall between about $375K and $465K depending on size.
How much is my Big Cove Estates home worth?
Start with homes of a similar size: a typical 2,600 sq ft home here would fall around $435,000 to $450,000 based on recent resales. Updates, condition, lot and street can move a home outside that range, so for a real number request a free home value and we will compare your home with the closest sales.
How often do homes come up for sale in Big Cove Estates?
Over the last 3 years, 9 resale homes sold here, about 3 a year out of roughly 69 lots, or about 1 home in 23 each year. That is more often than in 72% of Huntsville neighborhoods we track.
What schools are Big Cove Estates homes assigned to?
Listings in Big Cove Estates show Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary, Hampton Cove Middle and Huntsville High School in Huntsville City Schools. Zone lines can change, so verify a specific address with the district.
How old are the homes in Big Cove Estates?
The first plat was recorded with Madison County in 1987. Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 1988 to 1992.
How big are the lots in Big Cove Estates?
Based on recent resales, most lots run half to three quarters of an acre.
Talk to a Local Agent About Big Cove Estates
Have a question about a street, a listing or your own home here? Call or book a time and we will give you a straight answer.
Source: ValleyMLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Homes, townhomes and condos listed under the subdivision name Big Cove Estates in ZIP 35763. Figures are medians as of November 1, 2026. Lot counts and plat years from Madison County subdivision plats. This is general market information, not an appraisal or a value opinion for any specific home.
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