$1,400,900
$99K PRICE DROP

1176 Lake Forest Dr N Gadsden, AL 35907

Estimated payment $7,915/month

Total Views 22,492
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,000 Sq Ft
$233 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • 180 Feet of Waterfront
  • Community Boat Slip
  • Southside Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Private Dock
  • Second Kitchen

About This Home

This breathtaking 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom waterfront home in Southside, AL offers luxury living with panoramic water views. Step into an updated kitchen featuring elegant navy appliances, perfect for entertaining. The spacious layout includes a media room, a versatile bonus room upstairs, and a second full kitchen/living area in the finished basement—ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Outside, enjoy summer days in the large in-ground pool with a brand-new liner (installed 4/2025). A boater’s dream, the property also includes a large boat house with a bed swing area and electric lift. Designed for comfort, functionality, and fun, this home truly has it all. Whether you’re lounging by the water or hosting family gatherings, every detail supports a luxurious, relaxed lifestyle. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own your own dream waterfront retreat!

Listing Agent

Stephanie Megois

Keller Williams-Gadsden Listed on: 04/24/2025

Keller Williams-Gadsden

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,564

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 180 Feet of Waterfront
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace in Hearth Room
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Keeping Room
  • Lake Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Double Shower
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry Chute
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Water Access
  • Swimming Allowed
  • Boathouse
  • Private Dock
  • Covered Deck
  • Screened Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Southside Elementary School
  • Rainbow Middle School
  • Southside High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Community Boat Slip
  • Fishing

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 21-03-07-0-001-014.057

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,564

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: No
  • Living Area: 4750
  • Legal Description: H/S BASE YEAR- LT 7 LAKE FOREST SUB PLAT K-115 7-13-6 D-2002-2412,D-2007-3273695,D-2013-3381149,D-2023-3556144(ROS
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 294.93
  • Number Levels: 2+ Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 233.48
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: French Doors, Multiple Staircases, Recess Lighting, Security System
  • Fireplace Details: Marble (FIREPL), Stone (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Hearth/Keeping (FIREPL), Outdoors
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL), Woodburning
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Shared Bath, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|KeepngRm1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Laundry1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Media2|Bonus2|2ndKitchB|BedroomB|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Keeping Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Media, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Bonus, On Level: 2
  • Room 13: 2nd Kitchen, On Level: B
  • Room 14: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: 2nd Kitchen (LVL BSMT), Bedroom (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Dining Room (LVL 1), Keeping Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Bonus (LVL 2+), Media (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Finished
  • Basement Style III: Daylight Basement
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Chute, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1250
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2350
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2400

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Waterfront Name: COOSA RIVER
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Covered (DECK), Screened (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Boat House Private, Dock Private, Fenced Yard, Lighting System, Porch, Porch Screened
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Covered - (PATIO), Open (PATIO)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In-Ground
  • Pool: Personal Pool
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Frontage: 180
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR), Tankless

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 1
  • Number Garage Spaces Main Lvl: 3
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Parking (MLVL)

Utilities

  • Heating: 3+ Systems (HEAT)
  • Cooling: 3+ Systems (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 6000
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Boats-Motorized Allowed, Fishing, River, Swimming Allowed, Boat Slip, Water Access

Schools

  • Elementary School: SOUTHSIDE
  • Middle School: RAINBOW
  • High School: SOUTHSIDE

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 21-03-07-0-001-014.057
  • Lot View: Yes
  • Lot View Type: Lake/Water View

Tax Info

  • Tax District: SOUTHSIDE

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: SOUTHSIDE
  • High School: SOUTHSIDE
  • Jr Middle School: RAINBOW

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,564 $88,120 $12,000 $76,120
2023 $7,213 $175,920 $24,000 $151,920
2022 $5,817 $141,880 $0 $0
2021 $4,720 $115,120 $24,000 $91,120
2020 $4,812 $117,360 $0 $0
2019 $4,519 $110,220 $0 $0
2017 $4,331 $105,640 $0 $0
2016 $4,331 $105,640 $0 $0
2015 $4,331 $105,640 $0 $0
2013 -- $106,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $1,400,900 -6.6% $233 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $1,500,000 +25.0% $250 / Sq Ft
04/12/2023 04/12/23 Sold $1,200,000 -14.3% $200 / Sq Ft
12/06/2022 12/06/22 Price Changed $1,400,000 -22.2% $233 / Sq Ft
09/26/2022 09/26/22 For Sale $1,800,000 +177.0% $300 / Sq Ft
02/15/2013 02/15/13 Sold $649,900 +828.6% $129 / Sq Ft
02/06/2013 02/06/13 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2012 12/03/12 For Sale $69,990 -- $14 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $6,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $292,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $400,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

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Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21416801

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 21-03-07-0-001-014.057