Exquisite farmhouse estate on 21.7± acres in the gated Meadow Lake Farms. Luxury and country serenity just minutes from modern conveniences. This custom home features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths, with wide-plank hardwood floors, open living space including a formal dining room and a main level office, large finishable floored attic, and expansive windows that fill the home with light. Rest easy with a new roof, high-end appliances in the open kitchen and whole-house generator, providing comfort and peace of mind. Enjoy multiple porches, including a beautifully picturesque front porch, a large screened porch off of the kitchen overlooking open pastures perfect for horses and with a 6 stall barn, and a spring-fed pond. Recent updates make this exceptional estate move-in ready, offering a rare opportunity to experience luxury living with the complete privacy, space, and freedom of country life—less than 10 minutes from shopping, dining, and city amenities!
Sold for $1,525,000
$1,525,000
516 Meadow Lake Farms, Calera, AL 35040
5beds
4,785sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
21.7 Acres Lot
$1,525,900 Zestimate®
$319/sqft
$4,088 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,525,900
$1.45M - $1.60M
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Listed by:
Tanya Stephens 205-613-1747,
ERA King Real Estate - Birmingham
Bought with:
Emily Gladden
ARC Realty Vestavia
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21446541
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Bathroom, Half Bath (ROOM), Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office/Study (ROOM)
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 4
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- 3+ Systems (HEAT), Central, Electric
Cooling
- 3+ Systems (COOL), Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Gas Oven, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Stove-Electric, Stove-Gas, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes
Features
- Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Walk-In,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,785 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,785
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Parking (MLVL), Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch Screened, Covered (DECK), Screened (DECK), Deck
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 21.7 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Horses Permitted, Pasture, Few Trees, Subdivision
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 281020000015.012
- Special conditions: N/A
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horse Facilities
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Lighting
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Pond, Walking Paths
- Security: Safe Room/Storm Cellar, Security System
- Subdivision: Meadowlake Farms
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $1,200 annually
Location
- Region: Calera
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $319/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,273,640
- Annual tax amount: $3,754
- Price range: $1.5M - $1.5M
- Date on market: 3/14/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $1,525,000-4.6%$319/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Contingent | $1,599,000$334/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+12.3%$334/sqft |
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| 2/5/2024 | Sold | $1,424,000-5%$298/sqft |
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| 1/20/2024 | Pending sale | $1,499,000$313/sqft |
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| 5/15/2023 | Price change | $1,499,000-11.8%$313/sqft |
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| 12/2/2022 | Price change | $1,699,000-5.6%$355/sqft |
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| 9/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000-18.2%$376/sqft |
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| 8/16/2022 | Sold | $2,200,000-6.4%$460/sqft |
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| 7/20/2022 | Contingent | $2,350,000$491/sqft |
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| 7/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000$491/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,754 -7.2% | $100,480 +9.3% |
| 2024 | $4,047 +9.8% | $91,960 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $3,685 +14.6% | $83,760 +14.6% |
| 2022 | $3,216 +9.6% | $73,100 +9.6% |
| 2021 | $2,934 +5.2% | $66,680 +5.2% |
| 2020 | $2,788 +2.8% | $63,360 +2.8% |
| 2019 | $2,713 | $61,660 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $2,713 +3.5% | $61,220 -8.1% |
| 2015 | $2,622 -9.4% | $66,580 +1.3% |
| 2014 | $2,893 | $65,740 |
| 2013 | $2,893 -0.6% | $65,740 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $2,911 -1.8% | $66,160 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $2,965 -1.2% | $67,380 -1.2% |
| 2010 | $3,002 -0.6% | $68,220 -0.6% |
| 2009 | $3,020 +73.6% | $68,640 +73.6% |
| 2007 | $1,740 | $39,540 |
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Neighborhood: 35040
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Calera Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 2.7 mi
- 8/10Calera Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 6/10Calera High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Calera
- Middle: Calera
- High: Calera
Source: GALMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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