SOLD NOV 20, 2025

Off Market Nov 2025 for $1.5M

$1,664,998

•

8,638

sq ft

2253 Governors Bend Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35801

About this home

Perched high above the city with panoramic views of downtown Huntsville & Space Center, 2253 Governors Bend is a custom brick estate offering over 8600 square feet of luxury living. Main level features master & guest suite, grand staircase, cherry paneled library, formal dining & chef's kitchen w/cherry cabinets. Upstairs host 4 BR/s. Lower level has billiards room, wine cellar/tasting room, media room, gym, storm shelter & more. Double covered rear porches with amazing city views. 4 car garage + multiple storage closets, and a closet ready for an elevator. Rare blend of space, views and craftsmanship minutes from city center of downtown Huntsville. 3 parcels being sold. A Must See!

Single-familyProperty Type

2000Year Built

$193Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Vickie Ziegler • BHHS Rise Real Estate

•256-882-0304 (broker)

•info@riserealestate.com (broker)

Bought with Erica Smith • Down Home Real Estate

•256-715-0828 (broker)

•downeynicholas@yahoo.com (broker)

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•Source:VMLS #21896159

Redfin Estimate

$1,664,998

$90K since sold in November 2025$28K since August

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This home's estimate is 105.3% higher than the average sale price ($811K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$935,000
A
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B
5 beds4 baths3,638 sq ft
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SOLD JAN 27, 2026
$862,345
C
6 beds5.5 baths5,846 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
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D
4 beds4.5 baths4,612 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$575,147
E
4 beds3.5 baths4,581 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$1,050,000
F
5 beds4 baths3,675 sq ft
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Market trends in 35801, AL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.6%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$434K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

0 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 2253 Governors Bend Rd SE

Date

Event

Price

VMLS #21896159

Nov 20, 2025

Sold

$1,575,000

$182/sq ft

Oct 31, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 3, 2025

Contingent

—

Aug 8, 2025

Listed

$1,660,000

$192/sq ft

VMLS #1113356

Jan 6, 2020

Sold

$1,341,200

$155/sq ft

Dec 28, 2019

Contingent

—

Jul 27, 2019

Price Changed

$1,490,000

$172/sq ft

Apr 15, 2019

Price Changed

$1,590,000

$184/sq ft

Mar 5, 2019

Listed

$1,600,000

$185/sq ft

+41

Custom Built brick home! Amazing City Views! Double Covered Rear Porches, The master Suite & guest suite on the main level. Generator with automatic transfer switch. Front & rear staircases! Beautiful curved staircase in front foyer, Cherry paneled library with Large Dining Room, Kitchen with cherry cabinetry & breakfast Room, Great Room with fireplace & access to rear patio, Beautifully maintained! The lower level has a Billiards Room, Wine Cellar & Tasting Room, a Media Room, a Workout Center, a Storm Room, another guest suite, & library room. 4 car garage - 3 cars on the main level with multiple storage closets. No sign.

Tax history for 2253 Governors Bend Rd SE

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.63 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

7,614

Year built

2000

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Madison County

APN

18-03-05-1-000-104.000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Parking Features: Garage-Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Circular Driveway

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 2
# of Bathrooms (3/4): 0

Basement Information
Basement: Basement

Room Information
# of Rooms: 18

Exterior

Exterior Features
Has View: Yes
View: Bluff/Brow

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 167 x 186 x 103 x 180111 x 180 x 207 x 161
Lot Size Units: Acres

Land Information
Water Source: Public

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 2000
Living Area: 8,638
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Has Fireplace: Yes
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Two
Appliances: Cooktop, Double Oven, Warming Drawer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Disposal, Gas Cooktop

Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: LOT 11 GOVERNORS BEND 2ND ADD PB 25 PG 57-1803051000104.000 LOT 10 GOVERNORS BEND 2ND ADD PB 25 PG 57-1803051000105.000 LOT 12 GOVERNORS BEND 2ND ADD PB 25 PG 57-1803051000102.000
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Lot: 11
Tax Block: N/A

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Cooling: Central 2+, Electric
Heating: Central 2+, Propane

Location

HOA Information
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: $325
Association Fee Frequency: Annually

School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: Monte Sano Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Huntsville
High School: Huntsville

Location Details
Directions: East On Governors Drive From The Parkway. Turn Left On Governors Bend Road House Is Near The End On The Left.

Community Information
Subdivision Name: Governors Bend

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,614
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Madison County
APN: 18-03-05-1-000-104.000

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Monte Sano Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

Huntsville Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

4/10

Huntsville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

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

4/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Huntsville, AL • 35801

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.58M – $1.92M

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Home values near 2253 Governors Bend Rd SE

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2257 Governors Bend Road Southeast, Huntsville, AL 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5819 Sq. Ft.	$936,283
2251 Governors Bend Road Southeast, Huntsville, AL - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 6574 Sq. Ft.	$1,022,464

Address	Redfin Estimate
2268 Governors Bend Road Southeast, Huntsville, AL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6494 Sq. Ft.	$1,514,308
2249 Governors Bend Road Southeast, Huntsville, AL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 5224 Sq. Ft.	$792,677

Address	Redfin Estimate
2264 Governors Bend Road Southeast, Huntsville, AL - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 8930 Sq. Ft.	$2,150,613
2266 Governors Bend Road Southeast, Huntsville, AL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4918 Sq. Ft.	$922,805

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