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Homes for sale in Owens Cross Roads, AL: Owens Cross Roads area guide

Owens Cross Roads is a small city southeast of Huntsville that crossed the 2,000-resident mark and changed from a town to a city in 20221.

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2,5941Residents at the 2020 census
19671Incorporated as a town
20221Became a city

History

Named for the home at the crossroads

Thomas J. Owens built his family home near the intersection of two roads, and the community took its name from that spot. A post office opened in 18611.

Growing fast

The city was estimated at 3,334 residents in 2025, up from 2,594 in 20201.

Next door to Hampton Cove

Part of Hampton Cove shares land with Owens Cross Roads2.

Buyer checklist

Confirm the city line and the school system

Ask whether a listing is inside city limits and which school system serves it. Madison County Schools3 and Huntsville City Schools4 both serve parts of southeast Madison County.

Common Questions

Owens Cross Roads, AL: common questions

Is Owens Cross Roads a town or a city?

A city since October 10, 20221.

How did it get its name?

From Thomas J. Owens's home at the crossroads1.

How far is it from Huntsville?

It sits in southeast Madison County near Hampton Cove2; drive it at rush hour before deciding.

Quick Answers

Homes for sale in Owens Cross Roads, AL: questions answered

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Owens Cross Roads, AL?

Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Owens Cross Roads, AL and the greater Huntsville area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.

What should I check before buying a home in Owens Cross Roads?

Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer. This guide links the official sources.

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Sources

Where these facts come from

Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.

  1. Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  2. Hampton Cove, Huntsville, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  3. Madison County Schools, Madison County Schools (accessed 2026-10-15).
  4. Huntsville City Schools, Huntsville City Schools (accessed 2026-10-15).