For sale

Price cut: $20K (8/29)

$179,900

53 School St, Valley Head, AL 35989

6beds

3,900sqft

$1,138/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

1 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$46/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Level lotTall ceilingsOriginal wood floorsSpacious rooms

Step into Valley Head history with this charming 6-bedroom, 2-bath home that blends original character with meaningful modern updates. Classic craftsmanship shines with original wood floors, a true 12x12 beam floor system, and transom doors that brighten every room. The historic porte cochere adds rare architectural charm. The kitchen is not installed, but all plumbing and electric are in place—your blank canvas to customize. With a new HVAC, windows, septic system, and water heater, major improvements are already done. Spacious rooms and tall ceilings, near Valley Head School, I-59, and Mentone make this a unique opportunity.

49 days
5,840
666

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: $46/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
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