The cutest cottage in Hoover welcomes you home! Stylish, sparkling clean and absolutely move in ready, you'll find everything you need at 5271 Cottage Lane. Open and inviting, this low maintenance home features updated flooring, designer paint colors, new light fixtures, updated kitchen backsplash and hardware, new plumbing fixtures and more! The oversized Master Suite features dual walk-in closets, abundant natural light and makes a perfect retreat for unwinding after a long day. The home's second bedroom and bath provide a modern escape for guests to feel right at home. You'll love the ease of entertaining with an open kitchen and breakfast bar overlooking the large, fully fenced backyard- complete with patio, grilling area and large, conveniently located outdoor storage room. Hoover's many amenities make living at the Cottages a true fairy tale. Enjoy parks and walking trails, shopping, restaurants and coffee shops just minutes away. Don't miss this one, come see it today!
Contingent
$299,900
5271 Cottage Ln, Hoover, AL 35226
2beds
1,271sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$300,700 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$30/mo HOA
What's special
- 21 days
- 466
- 26
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Allison West 205-240-0464,
ARC Realty Vestavia
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21464332
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Stove-Electric, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Closet, Yes
Features
- High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Double Vanity, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,271 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,271
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Parking (MLVL)
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open (PATIO), Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 3900291000012.000
- Special conditions: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- 1 Side Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Cottages At Deer Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Management
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Utilities for Comm Areas
- HOA fee: $365 annually
Location
- Region: Hoover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $261,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,845
- Price range: $299.9K - $299.9K
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$300,700
$286,000 - $316,000
$1,685/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2026 | Contingent | $299,900$236/sqft |
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| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+5%$236/sqft |
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| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $285,500+3.8%$225/sqft |
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| 4/10/2024 | Contingent | $275,000$216/sqft |
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| 4/10/2024 | Pending sale | $275,000$216/sqft |
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| 4/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $275,000+6.8%$216/sqft |
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| 3/14/2023 | Sold | $257,500+1%$203/sqft |
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| 2/12/2023 | Contingent | $255,000$201/sqft |
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| 2/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $255,000+60.4%$201/sqft |
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| 9/22/2017 | Sold | $159,000-3.6%$125/sqft |
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| 8/8/2017 | Pending sale | $164,900$130/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties #791730 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $164,900+27.7%$130/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Preferred Prop #791730 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2002 | Sold | $129,100+18%$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/1998 | Sold | $109,385$86/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,845 +3.5% | $26,140 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $1,782 +4.2% | $25,280 +4.1% |
| 2023 | $1,710 +8.5% | $24,280 +8.2% |
| 2022 | $1,576 +12.3% | $22,440 +11.9% |
| 2021 | $1,403 +4% | $20,060 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $1,350 +4.3% | $19,320 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $1,294 +20.7% | $18,560 +19.7% |
| 2018 | $1,072 +0.4% | $15,500 +0.4% |
| 2017 | $1,068 +3.2% | $15,440 +3.1% |
| 2016 | $1,035 | $14,980 |
| 2015 | $1,035 +3.7% | $14,980 +4% |
| 2014 | $997 -6.5% | $14,400 |
| 2013 | $1,067 | $14,400 -2% |
| 2012 | $1,067 -1.1% | $14,700 -1.1% |
| 2011 | $1,080 | $14,870 |
| 2010 | $1,080 | $14,870 |
| 2009 | $1,080 -4.1% | $14,870 -4.1% |
| 2008 | $1,126 +0.8% | $15,510 +0.8% |
| 2007 | $1,117 +10.3% | $15,380 +10.3% |
| 2006 | $1,012 +3.7% | $13,940 +3.7% |
| 2005 | $976 +2.1% | $13,440 -48.9% |
| 2004 | $955 +9.4% | $26,320 +9.4% |
| 2003 | $873 +13.7% | $24,060 +127.4% |
| 2002 | $768 | $10,580 |
| 2001 | $768 | $10,580 |
| 2000 | $768 | $10,580 |
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Neighborhood: 35226
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Deer Valley
- Middle: Bumpus, Robert F
- High: Hoover
Source: GALMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







