For sale

Price cut: $10K (9/29)

$169,900

53 School St, Valley Head, AL 35989

6beds

3,900sqft

$1,123/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

1 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$44/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Historic porte cochereNew hvac and ductworkStone foundationOriginal wood floorsTransom doorsNew downstairs windowsTankless water heater

Home still needs significant work: no functioning kitchen, upstairs bath not operational, roof patched, and some original wiring/plumbing remain. Step into Valley Head history with this 1920 landmark known as the Zeller House. This 6-bedroom, 2-bath home offers classic character—stone foundation, transom doors, original wood floors, and a historic porte cochere. Major updates include new HVAC and ductwork, new downstairs windows, tankless water heater, and an updated septic system. A rare opportunity to finish a historic home your way near Valley Head School, I-59, and Mentone.

101 days
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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Foyer, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 4, Breakfast, Bedroom

Primary bedroom

Features: Wood Floor
Level: First
Area: 168
Dimensions: 12 x 14

Bedroom

Features: Wood Floor
Level: Second
Area: 96
Dimensions: 8 x 12

Bedroom 2

Features: Wood Floor
Level: First
Area: 144
Dimensions: 12 x 12

Bedroom 3

Features: Wood Floor
Level: Second
Area: 192
Dimensions: 12 x 16

Bedroom 4

Features: Wood Floor
Level: Second
Area: 143
Dimensions: 11 x 13

Bedroom 5

Features: Wood Floor
Level: Second
Area: 240
Dimensions: 12 x 20

Dining room

Features: Wood Floor
Level: First
Area: 208
Dimensions: 13 x 16

Kitchen

Features: Wood Floor
Level: First
Area: 187
Dimensions: 11 x 17

Living room

Features: Wood Floor
Level: First
Area: 350
Dimensions: 14 x 25

Den

Features: Wood Floor
Level: First
Area: 240
Dimensions: 12 x 20

Heating

Central 1

Cooling

Central 1

Features

Basement: Crawl Space
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Masonry

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 3,900 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway-Gravel

Features

Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Patio
Has view: Yes
View description: Bluff/Brow

Lot

Size: 1 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 1009320002048.000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Craftsman
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Metes And Bounds

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Valley Head

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $44/sqft
Tax assessed value: $153,800
Annual tax amount: $999
Date on market: 7/23/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/29/2026	Price change	$169,900-5.6%$44/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21924603 Report a problem
9/28/2026	Listed for sale	$179,900$46/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21924603 Report a problem
9/19/2026	Pending sale	$179,900$46/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21924603 Report a problem
8/29/2026	Price change	$179,900-10%$46/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21924603 Report a problem
7/23/2026	Listed for sale	$199,900+217.8%$51/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #21924603 Report a problem
4/6/2023	Sold	$62,900-16%$16/sqft
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1368543 Report a problem
3/18/2023	Pending sale	$74,900$19/sqft
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1368543 Report a problem
2/4/2023	Listed for sale	$74,900+66.4%$19/sqft
Source: Greater Chattanooga Realtors #1368543 Report a problem
7/22/2020	Sold	$45,000-24.9%$12/sqft
Source: ValleyMLS #1128092 Report a problem
12/20/2019	Price change	$59,900-14.3%$15/sqft
Source: Southern Properties Agency Inc #1128092 Report a problem
9/16/2019	Listed for sale	$69,900+99.7%$18/sqft
Source: Southern Properties Agency Inc #1128092 Report a problem
7/19/2017	Sold	$35,000-53%$9/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/11/2017	Listed for sale	$74,500$19/sqft
Source: Southern Properties Agency Inc #1069029 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$999 +6.9%	$24,660 +6.9%
2024	$934 +124.8%	$23,060 +124.8%
2023	$416	$10,260
2022	$416 +51.8%	$10,260 +51.8%
2021	$274	$6,760
2020	$274 +109.9%	$6,760 +109.9%
2017	$130 +58.8%	$3,220 -51.8%
2015	$82 +11%	$6,680 +3.7%
2014	$74	$6,440
2013	--	$6,440
2012	--	$6,440
2011	--	$6,440 -3%
2010	--	$6,640