Tucked into one of Opelika's prettiest most picture perfect neighborhoods, this 1971 cottage has that kind of charm you simply can't recreate. Four bedrooms, two and half baths, a sunroom made for slow mornings, and a backyard that feels like it's own little escape. Inside, it's surprisingly open and full of light, with living spaces that flow easily from one to the next. The openness gives it a fresh easy feel while still keeping all the character and warmth that makes and older home so special. The pool sits on a rare flat lot with plenty of room to entertain, play, garden or simply spend an afternoon doing absolutely nothing. And there's something about a home from this era-the character, the proportions, the feeling of rooms that have a story to tell. It's charming without trying too hard. Timeless without feeling stuffy. And just a little bit magical. Basically if a house could flirt with you, this one would!
For sale
Price cut: $25.1K (10/8)
$549,900
1700 Arrowhead Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
4beds
3,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Four bedroomsTwo and half baths
- 35 days
- 1,533
- 127
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
AMY COTNEY,
ROOTS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT 334-444-2799
Source: LCMLS,MLS#: 182294Originating MLS: Lee County Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Downstairs
- Flooring: Plank, Simulated Wood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,224 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,224
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Stoop
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Features: <1 Acre, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0901013000011000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: FOREST HILLS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: Other, See Remarks
Location
- Region: Opelika
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $419,180
- Annual tax amount: $2,210
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 35 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Price change | $549,900-4.4%$171/sqft |
Source: LCMLS #182294 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000-4%$178/sqft |
Source: LCMLS #182294 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2026 | Listing removed | $599,000$186/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #180571 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2026 | Pending sale | $599,000$186/sqft |
Source: LCMLS #180571 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $599,000-1.6%$186/sqft |
Source: LCMLS #180571 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $609,000-2.6%$189/sqft |
Source: LCMLS #180571 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Price change | $625,000-7.4%$194/sqft |
Source: LCMLS #180571 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+141.1%$209/sqft |
Source: LCMLS #180571 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2019 | Sold | $280,000-3.4%$87/sqft |
Source: LCMLS #142491 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $290,000$90/sqft |
Source: BARRS APPRAISAL SERVICE, INC. #142491 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,211 | $41,920 |
| 2024 | $2,211 +31.8% | $41,920 +30.8% |
| 2023 | $1,677 | $32,040 |
| 2022 | $1,677 +6.5% | $32,040 +6.3% |
| 2021 | $1,575 +14.7% | $30,140 +14.2% |
| 2020 | $1,373 +6.8% | $26,400 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $1,285 -4.9% | $24,780 -4.7% |
| 2018 | $1,351 | $26,000 +4.2% |
| 2015 | $1,351 +4.3% | $24,960 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $1,295 | $24,400 +0.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $24,380 |
| 2012 | -- | $24,380 -6.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $26,180 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $26,980 -1.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $27,360 +2.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $26,660 +14.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $23,260 +2.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $22,620 +15.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $19,600 |
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Neighborhood: 36801
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: NORTHSIDE INTERMEDIATE/SOUTHVIEW PRIMARY
- Middle: NORTHSIDE INTERMEDIATE/SOUTHVIEW PRIMARY
Source: LCMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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