For sale

$649,000

1597 Old Houston Rd, Arley, AL 35541

3beds

1baths

1,230sqft

$3,737/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1974

1.79 Acres Lot

$572,200 Zestimate^®

$528/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Smith Lake (Brushy Creek) A cozy and perfect cottage siting right on the lake! You have less than 10 steps from the porch to the dock! The double slip dock floats in deep water all year long. The sunsets are just incredible! Easy to enjoy and maintain. The lot has so much privacy and space to the side of the home. Main floor has 1 bedroom and a 1/2 bath. Upper level has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. No HOA or fees! Situated on a 1+ acre lot with so much privacy. Approx 232 feet of waterfront. You have room to expand with ease. Only 5 minutes to grocery, gas, and hardware in the town of Arley. Call now! Owners are paying $948.70 per year for flood insurance.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1.5

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Tile
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,230
Total interior livable area: 1,230 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Parking Pad
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
Exterior features: Boat Slip
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Lake Front, Swim Platform
Body of water: Brushy Creek
Frontage length: Waterfront Footage(232)

Lot

Size: 1.79 Acres

Details

Additional structures: Boat House
Parcel number: 671206140200023000
Zoning: No Zoning

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Block, Frame, HardiPlank Type, Drywall, Wood Walls
Roof: Metal

Condition

Existing Structure
New construction: No
Year built: 1974

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Cullman Electric
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Arley

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $528/sqft
Tax assessed value: $358,860
Annual tax amount: $2,118
Date on market: 8/7/2026

Estimated market value

$572,200

$504,000 - $652,000

$1,287/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/7/2026	Listed for sale	$649,000+131.8%$528/sqft
Source: Walker County Area MLS #26-1614 Report a problem
9/21/2018	Sold	$280,000-3.1%$228/sqft
Source: Walker County Area MLS #18-1357 Report a problem
6/26/2018	Price change	$289,000-3.6%$235/sqft
Source: Lake Homes Realty #18-1357 Report a problem
4/11/2018	Price change	$299,900-4.8%$244/sqft
Source: All Four Real Estate - Smith Lake Specialists #17-1566 Report a problem
11/7/2017	Price change	$314,900-4.3%$256/sqft
Source: All Four Real Estate - Smith Lake Specialists #17-1566 Report a problem
8/12/2017	Price change	$329,000-5.7%$267/sqft
Source: All Four Real Estate - Smith Lake Specialists #17-1566 Report a problem
7/11/2017	Listed for sale	$349,000$284/sqft
Source: All Four Real Estate - Smith Lake Specialists #17-1566 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$2,010 +4.1%	$71,780 +4.1%
2023	$1,930 +7.4%	$68,920 +7.4%
2022	$1,796 +5%	$64,160 +5%
2021	$1,710 +6%	$61,080 +6%
2020	$1,614 +122.4%	$57,640 +11.2%
2018	$726	$51,820 -80%
2017	$726 +7.7%	$259,140
2016	$674 -50%	$259,140 -1.6%
2015	$1,347 +4.9%	$263,240 +6.6%
2014	$1,284	$246,980 -5.4%
2013	$1,284 +5.4%	$261,180 +11.4%
2011	$1,219 -0.1%	$234,360 -0.1%
2010	$1,220 -0.6%	$234,600 -0.7%
2009	$1,228	$236,140

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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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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 35541

Getting around

0 / 100

Car-Dependent

10 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Meek High School
Grades: 5-12Distance: 1.5 mi
9/10
Meek Elementary School
Grades: PK-4Distance: 1.7 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.