Unmatched 100-Degree Panoramic Views Meets Professional Craftsmanship near Lake Wedowee
Perched at the highest geographic elevation within a 10-mile radius, this exceptional 3,500 sq ft estate offers a life of commanding privacy and a breathtaking, 100-degree panoramic view of endless rolling hills and forest canopies. Located just 2 miles from the pristine waters of the Tallapoosa River (Lake Wedowee), you enjoy premium lake-area living, boating, and fishing without the hefty lakefront holding costs.
The Craftsmanship Difference:
Unlike homes with deferred maintenance, this property has been deeply and meticulously restored. When purchased in 2018, the home suffered from years of severe exterior neglect. With a high standard of care and extensive personal dedication, the premium wood siding has since been thoroughly brought back to life, fully sealed and protected with multiple coats of high-grade marine varnish. Every historical structural and physical deficit has been permanently erased.
An Unbeatable Investment at $480,000:
Standard real estate algorithms (like Zillow) are notoriously flawed here because they permanently locked onto the 2018 distressed closing price of $170,000 as their "anchor point." That price was a temporary outlier caused by severe neglect and a highly motivated seller. In reality, just one month before listing, Zillow’s own healthy baseline for this home was $236,800. If you correct the algorithm's mistake and apply the exact same local market growth percentage to the home’s actual 2017 baseline, the normal market value today easily exceeds $510,000.
Realtor.com closer reflects reality at $456,362 by looking at hard physical facts rather than flawed historical anomalies. Yet, both platforms still completely fail to capture the 10%-15% market premium of the commanding 100-degree view. To match our relocation timeline, we have listed the estate conservatively at $480,000—offering instant, unglitched equity to a smart buyer. (Complete mathematical breakdown of the algorithm flaw is available upon request).
Contact Information
Please contact me directly via email only at: ruoliart@gmail.com
My name is Ruo Li. As a For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) listing, I prefer written communication to ensure maximum precision and a consistent record of all discussions. As I am more comfortable with written English than spoken, email allows for a more thorough and seamless exchange of information.
This home is being sold in its current as-is condition.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $6K (6/8)
$476,000
11986 Highway 48, Wedowee, AL 36278
4beds
3,500sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2005
6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
What the owner loves about this home
Expansive. Unbound. Natural. Completely at ease.
- 42 days |
- 1,571 |
- 74 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (626) 922-9258
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Stove, Electric, Other
Cooling
- Central, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial, Mountain
Lot
- Size: 6 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 561103070000003000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Wedowee
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $222,081
- Annual tax amount: $658
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,359/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $476,000-1.2%$136/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $482,000+183.5%$138/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2018 | Sold | $170,000-2.9%$49/sqft |
Source: EZMLS #R78885 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2018 | Price change | $175,000-12.5%$50/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Lakefront #816727 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2018 | Price change | $199,999-8.7%$57/sqft |
Source: Hunter Bend Realty #796913 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $219,000+19.3%$63/sqft |
Source: Hunter Bend Realty #796913 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2013 | Sold | $183,644$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $658 +28% | $22,220 +19.7% |
| 2022 | $514 -1.2% | $18,560 -1.1% |
| 2021 | $520 -4.6% | $18,760 -4% |
| 2020 | $545 | $19,540 -1.8% |
| 2018 | $545 -2.1% | $19,900 |
| 2017 | $557 -5.3% | $19,900 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $588 | $18,380 -90% |
| 2015 | $588 | $183,644 |
| 2014 | -- | $183,644 |
| 2013 | -- | $183,644 |
| 2011 | $634 | $183,644 -7.1% |
| 2010 | $634 +0% | $197,770 |
| 2009 | $634 | $197,770 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
Payment breakdown
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 36278
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Wedowee Middle SchoolGrades: K-1,3-6Distance: 2.8 mi
- 3/10Randolph Co High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WEDOWEE
- Middle: WEDOWEE
- High: RANDOLPH COUNTY
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- Alabama
- Randolph County
- Wedowee
- 36278
- 11986 Highway 48






