$857,500
SOLD APR 6, 2026

17438 Highway 78 Fruithurst, AL 36262

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,548 Sq Ft
40 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 6, 2026

$242 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

8 on Market

Highlights

  • Pool
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • 40 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2026

Built from an award-winning Frank Betz design, this custom home blends timeless architecture with luxury living on 40 private acres.
The layout is truly exceptional, featuring 20-foot coffered ceilings in the living room and 12-foot ceilings in the kitchen, creating a grand
yet inviting space perfect for everyday living and entertaining.
The primary suite on the main level offers a spa-like bathroom and a large walk-in closet with custom shelving. An additional bedroom
is located on the main floor, while the fully finished basement includes two more bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom,
offering the perfect setup for guests or extended family.
Downstairs also features a full kitchen, bar area, and living room with fireplace making it an incredible entertaining space. Equipped
with a 3-car garage, and abundant unfinished basement storage this home has all the space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacey Wylie

Century 21 Novus Realty License #116261 Listed on: 03/06/2026

Century 21 Novus Realty

Co-Listed By

Dylan Wylie

Century 21 Novus Realty License #123835

Last Buyer's Agent

Renae Bell

Journey Realty Group, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 40 Acre Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Pool
  • Deck

Schools

  • Fruithurst Elementary School
  • Cleburne County Middle School
  • Cleburne County High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 730

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

40 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Down Payment Assistance: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Flood Plain: N
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Co List Office Mls Id: C21NO
  • Co List Office Phone: +1 (678) 664-1400
  • Co List Office Mls Id: C21NO
  • Directions: From Carrollton take HWY 27 toward Bremen, Turn left onto HWY 78, Home is on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3548.0
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • SystemPrice: 857500
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Room 1: Master Bedroom
  • Room 2: Bedroom
  • Room 3: Bedroom
  • Room 4: Full Bath
  • Room 5: Full Bath
  • Room 6: Den/Family
  • Basement Style II: All Finished
  • Basement Style III: Daylight Basement
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In,Ice Maker Built-In,Microwave Built-In,Refrigerator,Some Stainless Appl
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1434
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2391
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1157

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Pool Features: Heated
  • Pool: Personal
  • Water Heater: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stone
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: SIDE
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 3548
  • Sewer: Septic

Fee Information

  • Fire Fee: N
  • Garbage Fee: N
  • Library Fee: No

Schools

  • High School: CLEBURNE COUNTY
  • Elementary School: FRUITHURST
  • Middle Or Junior School: CLEBURNE COUNTY

Lot Info

  • Lot View: No

Tax Info

  • Tax District: FRUITHURST
  • Tax Lot: 730

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2026
Closed on
Apr 6, 2026
Sold by
Taylor Dondra
Bought by
Smith Geoffrey and Smith Heather R
Seller's Agent
Stacey Wylie
Century 21 Novus Realty
Buyer's Agent
Renae Bell
Journey Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$857,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$41,500
-4.62%
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.17%
Original Mortgage
$807,500
Outstanding Balance
$807,500
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$60,289
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $857,500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $807,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/06/2026 04/06/26 Sold $857,500 -4.6% $242 / Sq Ft
03/14/2026 03/14/26 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2026 03/06/26 For Sale $899,000 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

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
2025 $4 $59,570 $12,560 $47,010
2024 $4 $92,364 $11,664 $80,700
2023 $4 $81,240 $10,800 $70,440
2022 $91 $81,240 $10,800 $70,440
2021 $1,399 $81,240 $10,800 $70,440
2020 $1,307 $80,340 $14,880 $65,460
2019 $1,305 $80,340 $14,880 $65,460
2018 $1,305 $80,340 $14,880 $65,460
2017 $1,303 $80,320 $14,880 $65,440
2016 $1,178 $36,840 $0 $0
2015 $1,192 $372,500 $0 $0
2014 $1,192 $372,500 $0 $0
2013 $1,191 $375,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21445589

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 11-03-07-0-001-013.000

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