Escape to the quiet banks of the Elk River, this charming fishing cabin is the kind of place where time slows down and the fish still bite. With 100 feet of private waterfront and seawall, it's a true retreat for anglers, campers and anyone who loves the outdoors. The cabin comes with an enclosed boathouse with lifts to keep your boat and gear protected, three decks for watching the sunset and soaking in the peaceful river views. There is also a convenient RV hookup with water, electric and sewer. Whether you're sitting around a campfire, launching your boat or enjoying breeze off the river, this property delivers that hard-to-find, laid back charm of true riverside living. Perfect Hideaway!
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
17561 Elk Est, Athens, AL 35614
3beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$282,200 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$1,209 Estimated rent
Home value
$282,200
$248,000 - $319,000
$1,209/mo
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Listed by:
Linda Green 256-337-5922,
KW Huntsville
Bought with:
Ron Burgess, 157058
Leading Edge R.E. Group-Mad.
Source: ValleyMLS,MLS#: 21886829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Breakfast, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: 9’ Ceiling
- Level: First
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 17 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Area: 50
- Dimensions: 10 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Area: 28
- Dimensions: 4 x 7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: 9’ Ceiling
- Level: First
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Living room
- Features: 9’ Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Sitting Area
- Level: First
- Area: 420
- Dimensions: 28 x 15
Heating
- Central 1
Cooling
- Central 1
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Oversized, Parking Lot, RV Access/Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bluff/Brow, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River Front, Water Access, Seawall, Boat Lift, Jet Ski Lift, Waterfront, River
- Body of water: Elk River
Lot
- Dimensions: 80 x 236 x 100 x 234
- Topography: Sloping
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House
- Parcel number: 05 07 35 0 002 012.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MobileManufactured
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elk Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,216
- Date on market: 4/21/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2025 | Sold | $280,000-6.7%$215/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Pending sale | $300,000$231/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $300,000-13%$231/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $345,000-1.4%$265/sqft |
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| 4/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000+72%$269/sqft |
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| 9/16/2022 | Sold | $203,500$157/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,216 | $40,540 |
| 2024 | $1,216 | $40,540 |
| 2023 | $1,216 +171.5% | $40,540 +142.8% |
| 2022 | $448 +3.5% | $16,700 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $433 +25.6% | $16,200 +22.2% |
| 2018 | $345 -8% | $13,260 |
| 2017 | $375 | $13,260 -90% |
| 2016 | $375 | $132,590 +655.9% |
| 2015 | $375 | $17,540 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 35614
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Owens Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 7.9 mi
- 6/10West Limestone High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 7.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sugar Creek Elementary
- Middle: West Limestone
- High: West Limestone
Source: ValleyMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Alabama
- Limestone County
- Athens
- 35614
- 17561 Elk Est
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