Escape to the peace of country living without sacrificing convenience! This beautifully updated full-brick rancher sits on over half an acre just outside the Owens Cross Roads city limits. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, you’ll love relaxing on the oversized covered front porch or taking in the beautiful country views from the covered back deck. With Hwy 431, shopping, restaurants, and schools just minutes away, this home offers the best of both worlds.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$212Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Lauren Downey• Down Home Real Estate
•256-715-0828 (broker)
•downeynicholas@yahoo.com (broker)
Bought with Molly Border• Southland Realty & Auction LLC
Est. $1,767 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1226 Cave Spring Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
VMLS #21925369
Sep 24, 2026
Sold
$275,000
$212/sq ft
Aug 8, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 1, 2026
Listed
$299,000
$230/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 2005
Sold
$149,000
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$608 (+1.1%)
2024
$601 (+2.4%)
2023
$587 (+21.5%)
2022
$484 (+7.6%)
2021
$449 (+4.8%)
2020
$429 (+3.3%)
2019
$415 (+3.1%)
2018
$403 (+162.0%)
2017
$154 (+0.4%)
2016
$153 (+4.1%)
2014
$147
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
1,293
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
22-05-15-3-002-056.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Covered Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Lot Size Area: 0.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 26,136
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1968
Living Area: 1,300
Living Area Units: Square Feet
# of Fireplaces: 0
Fireplace Features: None
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Building Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: SEC 15 T5S R2E COM NW COR SW1/4 SEC 15 TH E 109 FT TH S TO S MAR OF CAVE SPRING RD & POB TH ALG SD MAR E 131 FT TH S 185 FT TH W 131 FT TH N 185 FT TO POB
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Cooling: Central 1
Heating: Central 1
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: Owens Cross Roads
Middle Or Junior School: New Hope(7-12)
High School: New Hope
Location Details
Directions: Hwy 431 S, Left On Cave Spring
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Metes And Bounds
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,293
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Madison County
APN: 22-05-15-3-002-056.000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Owens Cross Roads Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
New Hope High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Owens Cross Roads, AL • 35763
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Owens Cross Roads. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
7.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$267,000 – $323,000
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