$181,500
SOLD DEC 1, 2017

227 James Rd Russellville, AL 35653

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,300 Sq Ft
0.7 Acres

Recently Sold

$79 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Screened Patio

About This Home

As of December 2017

The inviting front porch, of this beautiful cape code home, is beckoning you to come sit for a while. Very pretty setting with abundance of parking for the entire family. Features include 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, partially finished basement w/den (could be 5th bedroom, office, play room). The great room features soaring 2 story vaulted ceiling, gas log fireplace, & is open to the updated kitchen with abundance of glazed cabinetry, new counter tops, large eat at bar, & dining area. A few short steps away, relax on the covered screened porch & open deck, perfect for entertaining family & friends. Master suite is on the main level for easy convenience. 3 add'tl bedrooms & bath upstairs AND the open loft area would be great as a play area for the kids. There is a garage/workshop in the basement. This home is move in ready!! Location is peaceful & quiet!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brenda Hunt

CRC Realty, Inc. License #000075417-0 Listed on: 07/12/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Holt Butler

CRC Realty, Inc. License #000097541

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $475

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Attic Access Panel

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Screened Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • City/County Elementary And Middle School
  • City/County High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Air
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-04-18-2-000-003.010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$475

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Type: Residential
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1700
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Internet Addr Display Y N: Yes
  • Internet Auto Val Display Y N: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: 154.55 200
  • Shoals Pic Orig I D: 418933
  • Sp Lp Percent: 0.91
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: S190_28060
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling - Speciality, High Speed Internet, Primary Shower & Tub, Tub-Spa, Other (Interior)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room (Fireplace)
  • Bathrooms Level 1: 2
  • Bathrooms Level 2: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full (Basement), Other (Basement), Partially Finished
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Sq Ft: 600
  • Attic: Access Only, Floored, Storage
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 600
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood (Flooring)
  • LivingArea: 2300
  • Price Per S Q F T: 78.91
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Room Type: Kitchen (RoomType), Laundry (RoomType)

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Other (FoundationDetails)
  • OtherStructures: Workshop (OtherStr)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Architectual/Dimensional, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • ExteriorFeatures: Rain Gutters

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete (Parking), Driveway, Garage - Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric (Cooling), Multi Units
  • Heating: 2 Central Units, Electric (Heating), Heat Pump (Heating), Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public (WaterSource)
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room

Schools

  • Elementary School: City/county
  • Middle School: City/county
  • High School: City/county

Lot Info

  • Range Aces: 0-.99 acres
  • Acres: 0.7
  • Parcel Num: 02-04-18-2-000-003.010

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1996
  • BuildingAreaTotal: 2300

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: City/county
  • Middle School: City/county
  • HighSchool: City/county

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2017
Closed on
Dec 1, 2017
Sold by
Fretwell Jeffery Keith and Fretwell Elaine D
Bought by
Clayton Gregory J
Seller's Agent
Brenda Hunt
CRC Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Holt Butler
CRC Realty, Inc.
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$181,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,400
-9.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.10%
Original Mortgage
$150,450
Outstanding Balance
$128,137
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$118,652

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2006
Sold by
Johnson Kenneth Paul and Johnson Dina
Bought by
Fretwell Jeffrey Keith and Fretwell Elaine D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,500
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Deed -- --
Survivorship Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,486 FHA
Previous Owner $17,867,300 FHA
Previous Owner $16,605,600 FHA
Previous Owner $153,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $249,900 0.0% $117 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Price Changed $249,900 -3.8% $117 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $259,900 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Off Market $259,900 -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Price Changed $259,900 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $259,900 -1.9% $122 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Off Market $264,900 -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $264,900 0.0% $124 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Price Changed $264,900 -1.9% $124 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Price Changed $269,900 -1.8% $127 / Sq Ft
02/14/2025 02/14/25 For Sale $274,900 +51.5% $129 / Sq Ft
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Sold $181,500 -9.2% $79 / Sq Ft
10/13/2017 10/13/17 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2017 07/12/17 For Sale $199,900 -- $87 / Sq Ft
Source: Strategic MLS Alliance (Cullman / Shoals Area)

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 $475 $16,140 $1,740 $14,400
2023 $475 $15,340 $1,680 $13,660
2022 $408 $14,100 $1,400 $12,700
2021 $371 $13,000 $1,400 $11,600
2020 $385 $13,400 $1,400 $12,000
2019 $378 $26,400 $2,740 $23,660
2018 $404 $14,000 $1,400 $12,600
2017 $342 $12,100 $1,400 $10,700
2016 $342 $12,100 $1,400 $10,700
2015 $342 $12,100 $1,400 $10,700
2014 $342 $12,100 $1,400 $10,700
2013 $335 $11,900 $1,400 $10,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Strategic MLS Alliance (Cullman / Shoals Area)

MLS Number: 103680

Strategic MLS Alliance (Cullman / Shoals Area)

APN: 02-04-18-2-000-003.001-0