$428,500
SOLD JUL 28, 2023

156 Lake Forest Way Alabaster, AL 35114

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,586 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$166 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Thompson Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Lake Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2023

Welcome home!! This home is located in the sought after neighborhood of Lake Forest. Here you will find a home with many updates from all bathrooms with top of the line upgrades, new carpet in 2019, hardwoods throughout main living areas, new paint throughout, all new fixtures, stainless steel appliances, new landscaping, new back deck in 2022 over looking a huge salt water swimming pool and a great fenced in yard. HVAC 4 YEARS, ROOF 7 YEARS. New water heater 2019. This house has been loved on and offers so much character. Professional photos to come soon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Miller

Keller Williams Metro South Listed on: 06/08/2023

Keller Williams Metro South

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Dunnaway

Down South Realty Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,300

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Split Vanities
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Basement

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

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Property
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Creek View Elementary School
  • Thompson Middle School
  • Thompson High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Dual Heating Fuel
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,300

Year Built

Built in 1999

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/1355570?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1763
  • Legal Description: LAKE FOREST 1ST SECTOR LOT 120
  • Dual or Variable Rate Commission: Yes
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 218.38
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: aps
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 165.7
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1999

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Masonry
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Hardwood Laminate, Tile Floor, Vinyl
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living/Din1|Kitchen1|Laundry1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|BedroomB|FullBathB|LivingB|
  • Room 1: Living/Dining, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Laundry, 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: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 9: Full Bath, On Level: B
  • Room 10: Living, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Bedroom (LVL BSMT), Full Bath (LVL BSMT), Living (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living/Dining (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: Both Fin and Unfin
  • Basement Style III: Daylight Basement
  • Kitchen Countertops: Tile (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 823
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 926
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1763

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick, Siding-Vinyl
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Covered - (PATIO)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: Salt Water
  • Pool: Personal Pool
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Dual Systems (HEAT), Electric (HEAT), Piggyback Sys (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Dual Systems (COOL), Electric (COOL), Piggyback Sys (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2586

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: BBQ Area, Playgound, Private Lake, Sidewalks, Walking Paths

Schools

  • Elementary School: CREEK VIEW
  • Middle School: THOMPSON
  • High School: THOMPSON

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-2-09-0-002-020.000
  • Number Acres: 0.5

Tax Info

  • Tax District: ALABASTER
  • Annual Tax: 1300

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: CREEK VIEW
  • High School: THOMPSON
  • Jr Middle School: THOMPSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2023
Closed on
Jul 28, 2023
Sold by
Buckmaster Jared and Buckmaster Jessica N
Bought by
Singh Harmeet Holly
Seller's Agent
Jessica Miller
Keller Williams Metro South
Buyer's Agent
Mary Dunnaway
Down South Realty Inc
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$428,500
Premium/Discount to List
$43,500
11.3%
Views
88
Current Estimated Value
$406,766

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$21,734
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.25%
Original Mortgage
$420,738
Outstanding Balance
$413,006
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$3,641

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2001
Sold by
Brooks Bruce K and Brooks Janice B
Bought by
Clinton Brian K and Clinton Tabatha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,325
Interest Rate
7.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1999
Sold by
Wayne Dutton Construction Co Inc
Bought by
Brooks Bruce K and Brooks Janice B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,600
Interest Rate
6.9%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $428,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $183,500 Alabama Title Co Inc
Survivorship Deed $177,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $420,738 FHA
Previous Owner $278,636 VA
Previous Owner $141,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $169,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $176,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $174,325 No Value Available
Previous Owner $141,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $138,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2023 07/28/23 Sold $428,500 +11.3% $166 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 For Sale $385,000 +45.3% $149 / Sq Ft
05/15/2019 05/15/19 Sold $265,000 +1.9% $102 / Sq Ft
04/15/2019 04/15/19 For Sale $260,000 -- $101 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $1,974 $36,560 $0 $0
2023 $1,670 $31,680 $0 $0
2022 $1,548 $29,420 $0 $0
2021 $1,394 $26,580 $0 $0
2020 $1,357 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,359 $25,160 $0 $0
2017 $1,298 $24,040 $0 $0
2015 $1,252 $23,180 $0 $0
2014 $1,185 $21,940 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1355570

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 23-2-09-0-002-020-000