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  • Price cut: $45K (5/18)
    $1,150,000

    157 County Road 3941, Arley, AL 35541

    5beds
    3baths
    4,379sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2008
    1.5 Acres Lot
    $1,094,500 Zestimate®
    $263/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Long tree lined driveway
    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.
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    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

        DateEventPrice
        5/18/2026Price change$1,150,000-3.8%$263/sqft
        Source: RealtySouth #26-209 Report a problem
        5/17/2026Price change$1,195,000+3.9%$273/sqft
        Source: RealtySouth #26-209 Report a problem
        5/16/2026Price change$1,150,000-3.8%$263/sqft
        Source: Walker County Area MLS #26-209 Report a problem
        4/26/2026Price change$1,195,000-4%$273/sqft
        Source: RealtySouth #26-209 Report a problem
        4/25/2026Price change$1,245,000+4.2%$284/sqft
        Source: RealtySouth #26-209 Report a problem
        4/24/2026Price change$1,195,000-4%$273/sqft
        Source: Walker County Area MLS #26-209 Report a problem
        4/1/2026Price change$1,245,000-2.4%$284/sqft
        Source: Walker County Area MLS #26-209 Report a problem
        2/2/2026Listed for sale$1,275,000+171.3%$291/sqft
        Source: Walker County Area MLS #26-209 Report a problem
        4/13/2020Sold$470,000$107/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        5 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • 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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