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Housing in Big Wells

Buying a home in Big Wells

Redfin doesn’t report enough recent sales in Big Wells to describe its market. Below: every site where Big Wells homes are listed, what owning costs against renting, and what to check before you buy.

Typical home value
$100K
Zillow
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Big Wells home costs about $637 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Zillow’s typical home value. Property tax at Big Wells’ 1.4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Big Wells is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Big Wells

Four things worth knowing

1.4%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $100K home, about $1,380 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
31 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Big Wells.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Big Wells, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Big Wells. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Big Wells with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Big Wells

How much are property taxes in Big Wells?

About 1.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $100K home that’s near $1,380.

Where can I see homes for sale in Big Wells?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Big Wells’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Big Wells.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).