Bear Branch | Tucked away in a quiet, protected slough on Smith Lake, this turn key, fully furnished lakefront retreat offers the perfect combination of relaxation, privacy, & investment potential. Designed as TWO complete living spaces in one, the home comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests and provides exceptional flexibility for personal use, vacation rentals, or hosting visitors. Each level features its own primary suite, full kitchen, living area, laundry, bedrooms, & baths, with a separate exterior entrance to the lower level, ideal for independent rental opportunities or guest accommodations. Situated on approximately 1.5 +/- private acres with a long tree lined driveway, the property offers 195 +/- ft of shoreline in a quiet, no wake slough with no through boat traffic, creating an ideal setting for swimming, floating, & enjoying the water. A gentle, nearly flat walk with approximately 40 steps leads to the private single slip dock with swim platform, making lake access easy & convenient. The open & partially screened deck provides a relaxing space to take in the lake views, while the peaceful dead end road with only local traffic is perfect for walking, biking, & golf cart adventures. Offering privacy, convenience, & income producing potential, this property is a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of Smith Lake living.
For sale
Price cut: $45K (5/18)
$1,150,000
157 County Road 3941, Arley, AL 35541
5beds
3baths
4,379sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
1.5 Acres Lot
$1,094,500 Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Long tree lined driveway
- 153 days |
- 319 |
- 6 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicole Dill 720-917-9807,
RealtySouth The Harbin Company
Source: Walker County Area MLS,MLS#: 26-209
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Partial Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,379
- Total interior livable area: 4,379 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Screened
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Swim Platform, Waterfront Features: Shoreline(Part Seasnl/Part YR), Waterfront Features: Characteristics(Gentle)
- Body of water: Bear Branch
- Frontage length: Waterfront Footage(195')
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 672002100200008015
- Zoning: _
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing Structure,Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bear Branch Estates
Location
- Region: Arley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $824,760
- Annual tax amount: $2,430
- Date on market: 2/2/2026
Estimated market value
$1,094,500
$1.04M - $1.15M
$3,264/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $1,150,000-3.8%$263/sqft |
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| 5/17/2026 | Price change | $1,195,000+3.9%$273/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Price change | $1,150,000-3.8%$263/sqft |
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| 4/26/2026 | Price change | $1,195,000-4%$273/sqft |
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| 4/25/2026 | Price change | $1,245,000+4.2%$284/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $1,195,000-4%$273/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $1,245,000-2.4%$284/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000+171.3%$291/sqft |
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| 4/13/2020 | Sold | $470,000$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,268 +7.9% | $82,480 +7.7% |
| 2023 | $2,103 +23.6% | $76,580 +23% |
| 2022 | $1,702 -47.8% | $62,240 -46.6% |
| 2021 | $3,261 +167.9% | $116,460 +103.2% |
| 2020 | $1,217 +20.7% | $57,320 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $1,009 | $51,460 -90% |
| 2017 | $1,009 +2.1% | $514,500 |
| 2016 | $988 | $514,500 -0.4% |
| 2015 | $988 -19.3% | $516,400 +6% |
| 2014 | $1,225 | $487,020 -2% |
| 2013 | $1,225 -3.2% | $496,820 -1.2% |
| 2011 | $1,266 -0.5% | $502,620 -0.5% |
| 2010 | $1,272 -3.4% | $504,960 -3.3% |
| 2009 | $1,317 | $522,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 35541
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Meek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 5.6 mi
- 6/10Meek High SchoolGrades: 5-12Distance: 5.8 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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- Alabama
- Winston County
- Arley
- 35541
- 157 County Road 3941



