Sold for $218,000

$218,000

1038 Fairfax Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

2beds

1,244sqft

Townhouse, Single Family Residence

Built in 1985

-- sqft lot

$220,400 Zestimate^®

$175/sqft

$1,287 Estimated rent

Home value

$220,400

$209,000 - $231,000

$1,287/mo

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What's special

Two updated bathroomsDouble hung gate

Welcome to 1038 Fairfax Drive. Conveniently located off Watermelon Road, Fairfax Village is minutes from the University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa. Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms, two updated bathrooms, and an open/living and dining area, this townhouse is move-in-ready. Recent upgrades include a new roof in 2022, new HVAC system in 2023. Fully fenced and nice size back yard with access via double hung gate (used for a Tiffin RV parking w/30 amp to the external wall). Perfect for short-term rental or long-term stay, this property combines location, comfort, and modern updates in a sought-after community. No HOA.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Description: Carpet

Bedroom

Description: Carpet

Bathroom

Description: Ceramic Tile

Bathroom

Description: Ceramic Tile

Kitchen

Description: Luxury Vinyl Plank

Living room

Description: Luxury Vinyl Plank

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, 1 Unit

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater
Laundry: Laundry Closet, In Kitchen

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Concept, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family/Living/Great Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,244
Total interior livable area: 1,244 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, No Garage

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Pool features: None

Details

Parcel number: 3101111001013.109

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Property subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition,Shingle

Condition

Resale
Year built: 1985

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Connected
Utilities for property: Sewer Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Fairfax Village

Location

Region: Tuscaloosa

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $175/sqft
Tax assessed value: $97,500
Annual tax amount: $329
Date on market: 12/9/2025
Cumulative days on market: 139 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/22/2026	Sold	$218,000-4.4%$175/sqft
Source: WAMLS #172276 Report a problem
5/6/2026	Pending sale	$228,000$183/sqft
Source: WAMLS #172276 Report a problem
3/23/2026	Listed for sale	$228,000$183/sqft
Source: WAMLS #172276 Report a problem
3/5/2026	Pending sale	$228,000$183/sqft
Source: WAMLS #172276 Report a problem
12/29/2025	Price change	$228,000-5%$183/sqft
Source: WAMLS #172276 Report a problem
12/9/2025	Listed for sale	$240,000+4.4%$193/sqft
Source: WAMLS #172276 Report a problem
9/7/2025	Listing removed	$229,900$185/sqft
Source: WAMLS #170610 Report a problem
8/28/2025	Listed for sale	$229,900+83.9%$185/sqft
Source: WAMLS #170610 Report a problem
10/3/2017	Sold	$125,000+13.7%$100/sqft
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4/20/2009	Sold	$109,908$88/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$329	$9,760
2023	$329 -15.3%	$9,760
2022	$388	--
2021	$388 +29.6%	--
2020	$300	$9,000
2019	$300	$9,000
2018	$300	$9,000
2017	$300 -13%	--
2016	$344 +1.1%	--
2015	$340	--
2014	$340 -5.8%	$10,600
2013	$361 +5.6%	--
2012	$342	--
2011	$342 +9.1%	--
2010	$313 -58.4%	--
2009	$753 +28.9%	--
2008	$584	$75,900
2007	$584 +1.3%	$75,900
2006	$577	$75,900
2005	$577 +13.3%	$75,900 +13.3%
2004	$509	$67,000 +11.3%
2001	--	$60,200 -7.7%
2000	$496	$65,200