$349,900
UNDER CONTRACT

1397 Golden Forest Dr Bessemer, AL 35022

Estimated payment $1,987/month

Total Views 1,882
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,072 Sq Ft
$169 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Screened Deck
  • Attic
  • 2.19 Acre Lot
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

Welcome to your dream retreat in Golden Forest! This spacious 4BR/2BA home sits on 2.1 scenic acres, blending country charm with modern convenience. The inviting layout is ideal for families or entertaining, with updates including a 2nd HVAC system and new roof—both added in 2020. The basement offers ~300 sq ft of unfinished space with a rough-plumbed bath—perfect for a future office, guest suite, or flex room. Zoned for livestock, the property includes a barn with power and water—ideal for horses, goats, or 4H animals. Enjoy a large privacy-fenced backyard, separate from the pasture—great for pets, play, or gatherings. A spacious storage building with a workshop and loft offers even more versatility. All just 1 mile from Ross Bridge and 3.3 miles from Lakeshore! Don’t miss this rare combination of land, location, and lifestyle!

Listing Agent

Melvin Upchurch

LIST Birmingham Listed on: 07/22/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,025

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,072 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Deck
  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Lipscomb Elementary School
  • Mcadory Middle School
  • Mcadory High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • 2.19 Acre Lot
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,025

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21424620?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2072
  • Legal Description: COM SE COR NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of SEC 1
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 168.87
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 168.87
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1990

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Den (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Tile Floor, Vinyl
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Kitchen1|Living1|DiningRoom1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Laundry1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|
  • Room 1: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Gas
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2072

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: Siding-Vinyl, Wood
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK), Screened (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Storage Building
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Screened (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2072
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: LIPSCOMB
  • Middle School: MCADORY
  • High School: MCADORY

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38-00-13-1-001-012.001
  • Number Acres: 2.19

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BESSEMER

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: LIPSCOMB
  • High School: MCADORY
  • Jr Middle School: MCADORY

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $1,025 $21,520 -- --
2022 $823 $17,470 $6,950 $10,520
2021 $1,750 $17,470 $6,950 $10,520
2020 $1,750 $34,940 $13,900 $21,040
2019 $1,750 $34,940 $0 $0
2018 $1,489 $29,720 $0 $0
2017 $966 $19,280 $0 $0
2016 $966 $19,280 $0 $0
2015 $966 $19,280 $0 $0
2014 $964 $19,060 $0 $0
2013 $964 $19,060 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $349,900 +125.7% $169 / Sq Ft
09/11/2017 09/11/17 Sold $155,000 -7.5% $103 / Sq Ft
08/21/2017 08/21/17 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2017 03/22/17 For Sale $167,500 -- $111 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $250,000 --
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $215,173 Cash
Closed $170,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $23,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $19,500 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $12,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21424620

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 38-00-13-1-001-012.001