$279,900
SOLD OCT 27, 2017

409 Forester Ave Fairhope, AL 36532

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,417 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$198 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Detached Garage
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Fairhope Primary School Rated A-
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of July 2024

Completely Renovated inside and outside. Only a half block to Sunset Pointe Marina and Restaurant. Has a large detached garage and fenced backyard with a 12 'x 20' deck. Inside is all new cabinets, appliances, flooring, bath fixtures, doors, lighting and air conditioner. Outside has new metal roofing, deck, painted brick and redwood stained shutters. If you don't see this one, you'll miss the best. LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Martin

Roberts Brothers Eastern Shore Listed on: 09/27/2017

Roberts Brothers Eastern Shore

Last Buyer's Agent

Malcolm Young

Brett R/E Robinson Dev OB

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $621

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,417 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Ceiling Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
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  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Termite Clearance

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Schools

  • Fairhope Elementary School
  • Fairhope Middle School
  • Fairhope High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Volanta Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 46-03-37-0-001-010.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$621

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential-Single Family
  • Construction Foundation: Slab
  • Construction Status: Resale
  • Flood Zone: X
  • Intersecting Street: North Section
  • Property Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Fenced, Porch-Open, Termite Contract
  • Property Type: Residential Detached
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Zoning Area: Single Family Residence
  • Parcel Id Tax Id: 46-03-37-0-001-010.000
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Geo Subdivision: AL
  • Governing Municipality: Fairhope
  • Subdivsn Or Commnty: Volanta
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range-Electric
  • Estimated Living Area: 1417
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11 x 14, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11 x 10.5, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Area: Dimensions: 11 x 12, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Area Type: Lvg/Dng/Ktchn Combo
  • Fireplace: No Fireplace
  • Floors: Laminate
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 12 x 13, On Level: Main Level
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12 x 19, On Level: Main Level
  • Master Bed: Dimensions: 11 x 15, On Level: Main Level
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 197.53
  • Property Interior Stories: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bathrooms: Shower Only

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Finish: Brick
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Property Type: No Waterfront

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Condo: Covered Parking

Utilities

  • Heat Cooling: Central Electric
  • Utilities: Fairhope Utilities

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Amenities: Pets - Allowed

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairhope Elementary
  • Middle School: Fairhope Middle
  • High School: Fairhope High

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Size: 0.2
  • Lot Block Unit: 5/2A
  • Lot Description: Less Than 1 Acre, Some Trees
  • Number Lots: 1

Green Features

  • Energy Saving Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Energy Star Windows

Rental Info

  • More Than2 Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Property Taxes: 621
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 19823

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairhope Elementary
  • HighSchool: Fairhope High
  • Middle School: Fairhope Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2024
Closed on
Jul 30, 2024
Sold by
Grovenstein Thomas E and Grovenstein Jessica C
Bought by
Newman Britney R and Newman Garrett A
Seller's Agent
Malcolm Young
Brett R/E Robinson Dev OB
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Hesse Smart
South Coast Properties
List Price
$449,500
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,500
-6.56%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.62%
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Outstanding Balance
$332,850
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$105,549

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2017
Closed on
Oct 26, 2017
Sold by
Quest Properties L L C
Bought by
Grovenstein Thomas E and Grovenstein Jessica C
Seller's Agent
Mark Martin
Roberts Brothers Eastern Shore
Buyer's Agent
Malcolm Young
Brett R/E Robinson Dev OB
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$279,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.19%
Original Mortgage
$265,900
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2017
Closed on
Feb 13, 2017
Sold by
Henry John D
Bought by
Quest Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Yeager
Trustmark National Bank
Buyer's Agent
Mark Martin
Roberts Brothers Eastern Shore
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$135,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
183.39%
Original Mortgage
$195,965
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2008
Sold by
Curtis John R and Curtis Terry H
Bought by
Henry John D
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 $420,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $13,500 None Available
Personal Reps Deed $500 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $336,000 VA
Previous Owner $8,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $265,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $265,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $195,965 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $447,500 -1.6% $316 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $455,000 -2.2% $321 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $465,000 +10.7% $328 / Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Sold $420,000 -3.6% $296 / Sq Ft
07/07/2024 07/07/24 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2024 06/26/24 Price Changed $435,500 -2.7% $307 / Sq Ft
05/02/2024 05/02/24 Price Changed $447,500 -0.4% $316 / Sq Ft
04/24/2024 04/24/24 For Sale $449,500 +60.6% $317 / Sq Ft
10/27/2017 10/27/17 Sold $279,900 0.0% $198 / Sq Ft
09/29/2017 09/29/17 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2017 09/27/17 For Sale $279,900 +107.3% $198 / Sq Ft
02/13/2017 02/13/17 Sold $135,000 0.0% $97 / Sq Ft
01/27/2017 01/27/17 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2017 01/25/17 For Sale $135,000 -- $97 / Sq Ft
Source: Baldwin 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 $1,640 $36,640 $15,680 $20,960
2023 $1,553 $34,740 $16,640 $18,100
2022 $1,351 $30,340 $0 $0
2021 $1,200 $27,240 $0 $0
2020 $1,079 $24,440 $0 $0
2019 $937 $22,840 $0 $0
2018 $1,461 $33,980 $0 $0
2017 $620 $14,420 $0 $0
2016 $0 $13,980 $0 $0
2015 -- $13,060 $0 $0
2014 -- $11,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $10,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 260696

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 46-03-37-0-001-010.000