Charming updated 1BR/1BA cottage on Smith Lake with approximately 1.7 acres and 265 feet of shoreline. This move-in-ready waterfront offers an easy walk to the water, peaceful views from a quiet slough just off the main channel, and a swim pier for enjoying lake life. Offered partially furnished, it is well suited as a weekend getaway, peaceful retreat, or full-time lake escape. Affordable waterfr
For sale
$300,000
1031 County Road 3081, Double Springs, AL 35553
1beds
1baths
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
1.7 Acres Lot
$277,700 Zestimate®
$333/sqft
$8/mo HOA
What's special
Move-in-ready waterfrontOffered partially furnished
- 111 days |
- 609 |
- 32 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joey Sahagun 205-305-8274,
Joseph Carter Realty
Source: Walker County Area MLS,MLS#: 26-648
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 900
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, BH Permittable, Waterfront Features: Shoreline(Seasonal Water), Waterfront Features: Characteristics(Very Gentle)
- Body of water: Little Bear Branch
- Frontage length: Waterfront Footage(265')
Lot
- Size: 1.7 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 671208280200033000
- Zoning: _
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding, Drywall
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Existing Structure,Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Alabama Power
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forsythe Lakeshore Estate
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $100 annually
Location
- Region: Double Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $333/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,260
- Annual tax amount: $545
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
Estimated market value
$277,700
$264,000 - $292,000
$1,448/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000$333/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #26-648 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listing removed | $300,000$333/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-1917 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $300,000-14%$333/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-1917 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listing removed | $349,000$388/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-387 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Price change | $349,000-12.5%$388/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-387 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000-7%$443/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-387 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2025 | Listing removed | $429,000$477/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #24-1703 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $429,000+512.9%$477/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #24-1703 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2018 | Sold | $70,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $510 +5.4% | $18,220 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $484 +28.2% | $17,280 +28.2% |
| 2022 | $377 +5.8% | $13,480 +5.8% |
| 2021 | $357 +6.9% | $12,740 +6.9% |
| 2020 | $334 -1.5% | $11,920 -50.7% |
| 2018 | $339 | $24,180 -80% |
| 2017 | $339 +7.7% | $120,860 |
| 2016 | $315 | $120,860 -1.3% |
| 2015 | $315 +5.2% | $122,460 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $299 | $115,000 -4.6% |
| 2013 | $299 | $120,500 |
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Neighborhood: 35553
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Double Springs Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 10.1 mi
- 8/10Winston Co High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 10.6 mi
- 8/10Double Springs Middle SchoolGrades: 5-7Distance: 10.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: County
- Middle: County
- High: County
Source: Walker County Area MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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