$299,900
SOLD NOV 30, 2021

1653 Academy Dr Unit 1601 Auburn, AL 36830

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,625 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$185 Per Sq Ft

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • New Construction
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Community Pool
  • Pick Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to Phase 2 of Gardens at Academy condos. This is a one level END UNIT 1601 with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a bonus space perfect for an office or dining room. No carpet. Kitchen is open to living room with white cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless appliances. Covered back porch area and small fenced rear yard. 2 car garage. Location is close to shopping, dining and doctors. Monthly condo dues of $160 include exterior landscaping, exterior pest control, exterior insurance, pool, roof and driveway escrow.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karol Kirby

EXP REALTY - SOUTHERN BRANCH License #000086677 Listed on: 10/01/2021

EXP REALTY - SOUTHERN BRANCH

Last Buyer's Agent

MICHELLE HUNT

PRESTIGE PROPERTIES, INC. License #000062553

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,507

Year Built

  • Built in 2021 | New Construction

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Veneer
  • Slab Foundation
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,625 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Cary Woods/Pick Elementary And Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Built by Selby Enterprises, LLC
  • Gardens At Academy Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,507

Year Built

Built in 2021 | New Construction

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Subdivision Name: GARDENS AT ACADEMY
  • Directions: E university to Gatewood drive. Right on Academy and units are on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1625.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built Details: New
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2021

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Plank, Simulated Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Master Downstairs, Pantry, Attic
  • Living Area: 1625.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: None, < 1/4 Acre
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Disclosures: Covenants/Restrictions Disclosure, HOA Disclosure
  • Builder Name: Selby Enterprises, LLC
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Property Condition: New Construction

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Pool
  • Association Fee: 160.0
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: CARY WOODS/PICK
  • Middle Or Junior School: CARY WOODS/PICK

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Sold $363,500 -4.1% $228 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Price Changed $379,000 -2.8% $238 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $389,900 +30.0% $245 / Sq Ft
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Sold $299,900 0.0% $185 / Sq Ft
10/31/2021 10/31/21 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2021 10/01/21 For Sale $299,900 -- $185 / Sq Ft
Source: Lee County Association of REALTORS®

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 $1,507 $55,804 $7,000 $48,804
2023 $1,507 $55,804 $7,000 $48,804
2022 $419 $15,500 $7,000 $8,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lee County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 153692

APN: 09-05-16-4-000-240-0001.601