$160,000
SOLD JUN 19, 2025

281 Jones St Lincoln, AL 35096

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,975 Sq Ft
0.7 Acres

Recently Sold

$54 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Crown Molding

About This Home

As of June 2025

Large home for a growing family. This home has 5 bedrooms and 2 baths. The large living room has new flooring and a stone fireplace. The master bedroom is off the living room. It has beautiful French doors and has so much space. There is a large walk in closet. The other four bedrooms have beautiful hardwood floors. An extra bonus is the structure at the end of the house that can be finished as a two bedroom, one bath guest house. There is a large carport and a storm shelter. Extra lot included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betty McGinnis

Kelly Right Real Estate of Ala Brokerage Phone: (256) 473-6223 Listed on: 02/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Price

ARC Realty Vestavia

ARC Realty Vestavia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $400

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Microwave
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Drew Middle School
  • Lincoln High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$400

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21409137?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2975
  • Legal Description: 100' X 200' BEG 332' N OF N R/W OF COLLEGE ST & W R/W OF JONES
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 63.83
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 53.78
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1960

Interior Features

  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Hardwood Laminate, Tile Floor
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|Laundry1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|MasterBR1|FullBath1|MasterBath1|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 11: Master 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)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Equipment: Microwave Built-In
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2639
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 336

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Siding-Vinyl
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Number Carport Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2975
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: LINCOLN
  • Middle School: DREW, CHARLES R
  • High School: LINCOLN

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0308283005012001
  • Number Acres: 0.7

Tax Info

  • Tax District: LINCOLN

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: LINCOLN
  • High School: LINCOLN
  • Jr Middle School: DREW, CHARLES R

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Carter William James
Bought by
Baker James M and Baker Teresa
Seller's Agent
Betty McGinnis
Kelly Right Real Estate of Ala
Buyer's Agent
Maria Price
ARC Realty Vestavia
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-19.96%
Views
355

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
144.72%
Original Mortgage
$155,200
Outstanding Balance
$155,200
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$37,882

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2022
Closed on
Feb 16, 2023
Sold by
Staples Susan B
Bought by
Carter William James
Seller's Agent
Sharon Thomas
Re/Max Hometown Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Thomas
Re/Max Hometown Properties
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-13.33%
Views
230

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.28%
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $130,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $155,200 New Conventional
Closed $155,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $104,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Sold $160,000 -15.7% $54 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Price Changed $189,900 -5.0% $64 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 For Sale $199,900 +53.8% $67 / Sq Ft
02/16/2023 02/16/23 Sold $130,000 0.0% $49 / Sq Ft
01/12/2023 01/12/23 Price Changed $130,000 -13.3% $49 / Sq Ft
10/20/2022 10/20/22 For Sale $150,000 -- $57 / 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 $400 $10,980 $3,180 $7,800
2023 $400 $42,780 $6,360 $36,420
2022 $1,452 $36,520 $5,780 $30,740
2021 $1,239 $31,180 $5,780 $25,400
2020 $1,239 $31,780 $0 $0
2019 $1,239 $31,780 $0 $0
2018 $1,142 $29,280 $0 $0
2017 $1,142 $29,280 $0 $0
2016 $1,142 $29,280 $0 $0
2015 $1,142 $29,280 $0 $0
2014 $1,153 $29,560 $0 $0
2013 -- $29,560 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21409137

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 03-08-28-3-005-012.001