For sale

$375,000

5997 Sipsey Rd, Empire, AL 35063

2beds

1,700sqft

$2,175/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2009

36 Acres Lot

$366,700 Zestimate^®

$221/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Tucked along the scenic Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River in Empire, Alabama, this 36± acre property offers a fully developed recreational retreat with two modern cabins, established food plots and trails, and a quarter-mile of river frontage. Accessed by a well-maintained 0.85±-mile gravel easement, the property features a spacious yard, public water and electricity, a deer cleaning station, and a beautiful rocky stream. The main cabin is approximately 1,700 square feet with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, knotty pine finishes, river views, and a screened porch. The 750±-square-foot guest cabin includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a screened porch overlooking the river. Approximately one mile of internal trails and 8 established food plots with shooting houses provide an excellent hunting setup for deer and turkey. The Mulberry Fork offers excellent boating and fishing for spotted bass, striped bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish. Call today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Bathroom, Kitchen

Bedroom 1

Level: First

Bedroom 2

Level: First

Bathroom 1

Level: First

Dining room

Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Stone Counters
Level: First

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes

Features

None
Flooring: Hardwood
Has basement: No
Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Yes
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,700
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Porch Screened
Pool features: None
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Waterfront
Body of water: Mulberry Fork
Frontage length: 1426

Lot

Size: 36 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 1505150000024.005
Special conditions: N/A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

HardiPlank Type
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier

Condition

Year built: 2009

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Empire

Location

Region: Empire

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $221/sqft
Tax assessed value: $183,300
Annual tax amount: $424
Price range: $375K - $375K
Date on market: 7/21/2026

Spenser Bradley

(205) 913-7181

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Estimated market value

$366,700

$348,000 - $385,000

$1,347/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/24/2026	Listed for sale	$375,000+7.1%$221/sqft
Source: GALMLS #21459680 Report a problem
6/7/2024	Sold	$350,000-10%$206/sqft
Source: Walker County Area MLS #24-727 Report a problem
5/1/2024	Contingent	$389,000$229/sqft
Source: Walker County Area MLS #24-727 Report a problem
4/8/2024	Listed for sale	$389,000+498.5%$229/sqft
Source: Walker County Area MLS #24-727 Report a problem
8/9/2017	Sold	$65,000$38/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$424 -49.4%	$18,340 -44.1%
2024	$837	$32,820
2023	$837 +46%	$32,820 +46%
2022	$573 +5.5%	$22,480 +5.5%
2021	$543 -3.8%	$21,300 -3.8%
2019	$565 +9.6%	$22,140 +9.6%
2018	$515	$20,200
2017	$515	$20,200
2016	$515	$20,200
2015	$515 +4.8%	$20,200 +4.8%
2014	$492 +33.5%	$19,280 +33.5%
2013	$368 +8.7%	$14,440 +8.7%
2012	$339	$13,280
2011	$339 -2.2%	$13,280 -2.2%
2010	$346 -0.7%	$13,580 -0.7%
2009	$349	$13,680

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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