ADORABLE 3 bedroom 2 bath garden home located on a corner lot just minutes from the University of Alabama and I 20/59. This one owner home features beautiful grey tone LVP flooring throughout with ceramic tile in bathrooms. The living room and kitchen boost an open concept which transforms the kitchen to be the "heart" of the home, allowing the cook to remain part of the conversation. The kitchen offers granite countertops with stainless steel appliances and white custom cabinets. The spacious primary bedroom has vaulted ceilings, and a huge walk in closet along with the master bath that offers a double vanity sink and an elegant vanity grooming station serving as a personal sanctuary. On the opposite side of the home are 2 roomy bedrooms with a full bath. Call your favorite realtor today!
Sold for $275,000
$275,000
5240 University Gardens Dr, Cottondale, AL 35453
3beds
1,437sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2020
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$278,300 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$1,891 Estimated rent
Home value
$278,300
$248,000 - $314,000
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Corner lotWhite custom cabinetsStainless steel appliancesElegant vanity grooming stationGranite countertopsSpacious primary bedroomCeramic tile in bathrooms
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Listed by:
Sissy Sullivan 205-454-5645,
Pritchett Moore Real Estate
Bought with:
John Randall, 000093705
Keller Williams Tuscaloosa
Source: WAMLS,MLS#: 173208
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Luxury Vinyl Plank,Painted
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Description: Luxury Vinyl Plank,Painted
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Description: Luxury Vinyl Plank,Painted
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Description: Ceramic Tile,Painted
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Description: Ceramic Tile,Painted
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Luxury Vinyl Plank,Painted
- Level: First
Laundry
- Description: Luxury Vinyl Plank,Painted
- Level: First
Living room
- Description: Luxury Vinyl Plank,Painted
- Level: First
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Concept, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,437
- Total interior livable area: 1,437 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 3008272003001.024
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Garden Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gutter(s)
- Subdivision: University Gardens
Location
- Region: Cottondale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $194,800
- Date on market: 2/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Sold | $275,000-1.8%$191/sqft |
Source:  WAMLS #173208 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Pending sale | $279,900$195/sqft |
Source: WAMLS #173208 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900+44.4%$195/sqft |
Source: WAMLS #173208 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2019 | Sold | $193,900+454%$135/sqft |
Source: WAMLS #133934 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2019 | Sold | $35,000$24/sqft |
Source: WAMLS #133835 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $19,490 -0.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $19,670 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | $1,088 +503.4% | $21,120 +503.4% |
| 2019 | $180 | $3,500 |
| 2018 | $180 | $3,500 |
| 2017 | $180 | -- |
| 2016 | $180 | -- |
| 2015 | $180 | -- |
| 2014 | $180 | $3,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 35453
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Arcadia Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Eastwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 2/10Paul W Bryant High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Arcadia
- Middle: Eastwood
- High: Bryant
Source: WAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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