Smith Lake (Rock Creek) One of the most well known homes on the lake! If you have been on Rock Creek, you will immediately know this cottage. It is truly a famous landmark! Now, it is for sale! The current owners have lovingly restored this vintage cottage and it is just spectacular. The main home has 2BR/2BA with each being a separate living space.
Sold for $435,000
$435,000
781 County Road 235, Arley, AL 35541
3beds
3baths
1,548sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.4 Acres Lot
$442,800 Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$1,800 Estimated rent
Home value
$442,800
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Listed by:
Justin Dyar 205-468-6375,
Lake Homes Realty
Bought with:
Shelby Carmichael, 147998
RealtySouth The Harbin Company
Source: Walker County Area MLS,MLS#: 26-64
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Other, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,548
- Total interior livable area: 1,548 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Screened
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Boat Lift, Swim Platform, Waterfront Features: Shoreline(Year Round Water), Waterfront Features: Characteristics(Gentle to Bluff)
- Frontage length: Waterfront Footage(115+/-)
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House
- Parcel number: 672006130202001006
- Zoning: No Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing Structure
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $281/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $294,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,650
- Date on market: 1/15/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Sold | $435,000-12.8%$281/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #26-64 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Contingent | $499,000$322/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #26-64 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2026 | Price change | $499,000-4.9%$322/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #26-64 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Price change | $524,900-4.4%$339/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-604 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Price change | $549,000-8.3%$355/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-604 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000$387/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-604 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Contingent | $599,000$387/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-604 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Price change | $599,000-7.7%$387/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-604 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Price change | $649,000-4.4%$419/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-604 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $679,000+299.4%$439/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-604 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2018 | Sold | $170,000-8.1%$110/sqft |
Source: Walker County Area MLS #18-1487 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2018 | Pending sale | $185,000$120/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #18-1487 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $185,000$120/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #18-1487 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2017 | Listing removed | $185,000$120/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #17-1934 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2017 | Listed for sale | $185,000+2366.7%$120/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #17-1934 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2017 | Sold | $7,500$5/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,651 +20.3% | $58,960 +20.3% |
| 2023 | $1,373 +14.3% | $49,020 +14.3% |
| 2022 | $1,201 +6.4% | $42,880 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $1,128 +7.7% | $40,300 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $1,048 +119.4% | $37,420 +102.1% |
| 2018 | $478 | $18,520 -90.5% |
| 2017 | $478 | $195,760 |
| 2016 | -- | $195,760 -1.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $198,060 +6.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $186,080 -4.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $194,080 -2.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $198,680 +0.2% |
| 2010 | $474 -2.8% | $198,240 -2.5% |
| 2009 | $488 | $203,320 |
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Neighborhood: 35541
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Meek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 7.1 mi
- 5/10Meek High SchoolGrades: 5-12Distance: 7.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: County
- Middle: County
- High: County
Source: Walker County Area MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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