For sale

Price cut: $5K (8/8)

$614,000

197 River Birch Rd, Wedowee, AL 36278

3beds

1,794sqft

$3,668/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2005

1 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$342/sqft

$46/mo HOA

What's special

Spacious covered deckOpen floor planKitchen with stainless appliances

Come see this gem on the South end of the lake in Hunter Bend! Owner just finished a full makeover of the exterior with new paint and lighting. You'll feel like you're on vacation with pine ship lap throughout the main areas of the home. The main floor has an open floor plan and includes the primary bedroom and bathroom. The large family room with a wood burning stove has French doors to the spacious covered deck. You'll find plenty of cabinet space in the kitchen with stainless appliances with another door that opens to the grilling deck with a great view of the lake. Upstairs includes 2 bedrooms, a full bath plus a loft area perfect for a home office or bunk room. The unfinished basement houses a laundry room and plenty of space for additional bedrooms, a large family room and bathroom. There is a garage/shop for your golf car or ATV. There is a paved path to the lake with 280 feet of shoreline with a stationary dock in a beautiful cove but within minutes of large open water.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom, Den/Family (ROOM), Bathroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom 1

Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Level: Second

Primary bathroom

Level: First

Bathroom 1

Level: Second

Family room

Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Laminate Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Level: First

Basement

Area: 1232

Heating

Central, Electric, Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes

Features

Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, Shared Bath, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Doors: French Doors, Insulated Door
Windows: Window Treatments, Double Pane Windows
Basement: Full,Unfinished,Daylight,Bath/Stubbed,Concrete
Attic: Other,Yes
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Insert, Family Room, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,794 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,794
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Basement, Boat, Driveway, Open, Garage Faces Rear
Attached garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Porch, Covered (DECK), Open (DECK), Screened (DECK), Deck
Exterior features: Dock
Pool features: None
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Waterfront
Body of water: Lake Wedowee
Frontage length: 280

Lot

Size: 1 Acres
Features: Few Trees, Subdivision

Details

Parcel number: 561005150001004091
Special conditions: N/A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement

Condition

Year built: 2005

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Underground Utilities

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Lighting

Community & HOA

Community

Features: BBQ Area, Boat Launch, Boat Storage Facility, Boats-Motorized Allowed, Fishing, Marina, Skiing Allowed, Street Lights, Swimming Allowed, Boat Slip, Water Access
Subdivision: Hunter Bend

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Services included: Maintenance Grounds
HOA fee: $550 annually

Location

Region: Wedowee

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $342/sqft
Tax assessed value: $317,922
Annual tax amount: $1,018
Price range: $614K - $614K
Date on market: 10/6/2025
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/8/2026	Price change	$614,000-0.8%$342/sqft
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6/10/2026	Price change	$619,000-1.6%$345/sqft
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5/14/2026	Price change	$629,000-1.6%$351/sqft
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3/2/2026	Price change	$639,000-1.5%$356/sqft
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10/6/2025	Listed for sale	$649,000+141.3%$362/sqft
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2/2/2015	Sold	$269,000$150/sqft
Source: GALMLS #579277 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,018	$31,800
2022	$1,018 +3%	$31,800 +3%
2021	$988 +4.3%	$30,860 +4.3%
2020	$947	$29,580 -0.7%
2018	$947 -0.7%	$29,780 -0.7%
2017	$953 -0.7%	$29,980 +5.2%
2016	$959 +5.2%	$28,500 -90%
2015	$912	$285,059
2014	--	$285,059
2013	$913	$285,059