Huntsville Metro · Neighborhood Guide
Hampton Cove
Mountains, golf, and top-rated schools on Huntsville's southeast side.
What Hampton Cove is actually like
Hampton Cove sits in a quiet bowl on the southeast side of Huntsville, framed by Green Mountain and the Flint River. It's the rare neighborhood that feels rural — horses, creek bottoms, mountain views — while still being twenty minutes from Redstone Arsenal via Cecil Ashburn Drive.
The Robert Trent Jones golf course anchors the community, and most of the neighborhoods (Eastlake, Walker's Glen, Mill Creek, McMullen Cove, The Ledges nearby) feed into Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary and Huntsville High — two of the best-regarded public schools in the metro.
Who Hampton Cove fits
Families willing to pay a premium for school zoning and outdoor lifestyle. Engineers and contractors at Redstone who want larger lots without giving up a short commute. Empty-nesters trading down from larger estate homes who still want the views and the golf membership.
It's less ideal if you want walkability, a downtown lifestyle, or new-construction bargains — Hampton Cove is established and prices reflect it.
Price ranges and what you get
Entry into Hampton Cove typically starts in the high $300s for older or smaller homes off Sutton Road. Most family homes in the core neighborhoods trade $475K–$700K. McMullen Cove and the larger custom builds along the bluff regularly clear $1M, with view lots going higher.
Inventory is tight relative to demand — the schools and the lifestyle keep turnover low. Plan on moving quickly on listings that price well.
Frequently asked about Hampton Cove
- Is Hampton Cove a good neighborhood for families?
- Yes — it's one of the most family-popular zip codes in the Huntsville metro thanks to Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary, Hampton Cove Middle, and Huntsville High, plus the Hays Nature Preserve and the golf course.
- How long is the commute from Hampton Cove to Redstone Arsenal?
- Roughly 20–30 minutes via Cecil Ashburn Drive outside of gate-rush hours, depending on which gate you use.
- What ZIP code is Hampton Cove?
- Hampton Cove is in 35763 (Owens Cross Roads), which is the southeast corner of the Huntsville metro.
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