Don't miss this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2 car garage less then 5 years old! Featuring Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, tall ceilings, and designer colors throughout. This open-concept layout includes a spacious living room and a gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinets, and granite countertops. The large master suite boasts tray ceilings, granite double vanities, a relaxing soaker tub, and an oversized walk-in closet. Enjoy year-round outdoor living on the spacious covered patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a tankless water heater, and Delta fixtures, and high-end finishes throughout. Conveniently located just 8 minutes to Bryant-Denny Stadium, 2 minutes to the interstate, and 5 minutes to Target!
Sold for $265,000
$265,000
5465 University Gardens Dr, Cottondale, AL 35453
3beds
1,524sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2020
-- sqft lot
$276,900 Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$1,953 Estimated rent
Home value
$276,900
$244,000 - $316,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Harmon Young 205-886-2792,
EXP Realty - Central
Bought with:
Katherine Pham, 000166473
Advantage Realty Group
Source: WAMLS,MLS#: 169512
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Open Concept
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,524
- Total interior livable area: 1,524 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 3008271014006.011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Gardens
HOA
- HOA fee: $100 annually
Location
- Region: Cottondale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $203,100
- Annual tax amount: $999
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,600-5.9%$1/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Sold | $265,000-4%$174/sqft |
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| 7/6/2025 | Pending sale | $275,900$181/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,900+34.7%$181/sqft |
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| 5/15/2020 | Sold | $204,900$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $999 -1% | $20,320 -0.9% |
| 2023 | $1,010 +9.6% | $20,510 |
| 2022 | $921 -1% | -- |
| 2021 | $930 +416.2% | -- |
| 2020 | $180 | $3,500 |
| 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: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Eastwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 2/10Paul W Bryant High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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