For sale

$300,000

1031 County Road 3081, Double Springs, AL 35553

1beds

1baths

900sqft

$1,755/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1981

1.7 Acres Lot

$272,400 Zestimate^®

$333/sqft

$8/mo HOA

What's special

Move-in-ready waterfrontOffered partially furnished

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

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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

$272,400

$259,000 - $286,000

$915/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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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 35553

Getting around

0 / 100

Car-Dependent

12 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
Double Springs Elementary School
Grades: PK-4Distance: 10.1 mi
6/10
Winston County High School
Grades: 8-12Distance: 10.6 mi
8/10
Double Springs Middle School
Grades: 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.