Own a piece of Blossomwood history. One of the first houses built on Big Cove Rd, this cottage home sits on almost an acre & offers privacy & views w/ convenience of living w/in minutes of the Medical District, Downtown & the Arsenal. It's Monte Sano living w/out the drive. Quiet retreat offers 3 bedrooms, 2 livings spaces up & down, a Charles Vaughn designed kitchen w/ Thermador & Bosch stainless appliances, marble counters, granite sink. Hardwoods thr'out. Roof 2013, 2 breaker boxes 2013, HVAC gas pack 2018, Airducts 2018, Bathrooms remodeled 2017 & 2018. Gas WH 2017. Frig 2017. Lifetime warranty windows. Deck rebuilt 2018. Large Workshop/Storage attached plus a detached multi-use bldg.
A REAL JEWEL ON BIG COVE ROAD! QUALITY RENOVATION WITH STYLE AND CHARACTER ARE YOURS IN THIS CAPTIVATING HOME - 3BR/3BATHS - FORMAL ROOMS, STUDY, & HOBBY ROOM. LARGE MASTER SUITE OFFERS SITTING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE. CHARLES VAUGHN KITCHEN DESIGN FEATURES MARBLE COUNTERS & BACKSPLASH/CUSTOM CABINETRY, THERMADOR SS APPLIANCES. STUNNING LANDSCAPE, POOL W/20X10 POOLHOUSE/ART STUDIO. NEW INSULATION; NEW WINDOWS W/LIFETIME WARRANTY; NEW GLASS DOORS; NEW BASEMENT TRANE HVAC. UPDATED TO PERFECTION!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,729 (+1.3%)
2024
$2,693 (+1.4%)
2023
$2,657 (+12.3%)
2022
$2,366
2021
$2,366 (+4.0%)
2020
$2,276 (+4.7%)
2019
$2,173 (+5.8%)
2018
$2,055
2017
$2,055
2016
$2,055 (+4.6%)
2014
$1,964
Tax history for 1603 Big Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,729 (+1.3%)
2024
$2,693 (+1.4%)
2023
$2,657 (+12.3%)
2022
$2,366
2021
$2,366 (+4.0%)
2020
$2,276 (+4.7%)
2019
$2,173 (+5.8%)
2018
$2,055
2017
$2,055
2016
$2,055 (+4.6%)
2014
$1,964
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
340 ft.
Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
2,483
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
18-03-06-4-001-020.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bedroom 3 Information
Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom Area: 168
Bedroom 4 Information
Bedroom Area: 240
Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: First
Master Bedroom Area: 168
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Area: 180
Family Room Information
Family Room Area: 570
Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Area: 320
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Area: 216
Basement Information
Basement: Basement
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Views
Lot Size Acres: 0.89
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 356 x 100 x 366
Lot Size Area: 0.89
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 38,768.4
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1940
Living Area: 2,592
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Has Fireplace: Yes
# of Fireplaces: 2
Appliances: Cooktop, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: LOTS 3 & 4 BLK A VALLEY VIEW ADD TO SCENIC HGTS ALSO PART OF BLK B VALLEY VIEW ADD BEG AT NE COR LOT 4 BLK A TH N 10 DEG W
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Lot: 3 & 4
Tax Block: A
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: From California, East On Big Cove Road, Home On Left
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Scenic Heights
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,483
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Madison County
APN: 18-03-06-4-001-020.000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Blossomwood Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Huntsville Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Huntsville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$610,000 – $738,000
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