NOT LISTED FOR SALE

488 Mcduff Dr Alford, FL 32420

Estimated Value: $287,000 - $351,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
900 Sq Ft
$366/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 26, 2021

Last sale price $285,000 $317 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,988 / mo

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Community Boat Dock
  • Fishing
  • Cottondale High School Rated A-
  • Boat Slip
  • Country Style Home

About This Home

As of July 2021

The UN-BEACH retreat! Look no further for your primary residence or weekend getaway than this cottage in the woods on a semi private lake. Masterfully crafted and designed by the original architect/owner, this home offers comfort, privacy and unparalleled amenities less than an hour from Panama City, FL or Dothan, AL. This custom-built cabin with 2 bedrooms/2baths is mostly cypress construction with hardwood floors, cypress siding, 9 ft ceilings and updated kitchen with granite countertops. Boasting a 12 ft. wide screened in porch that wraps around 2 sides of the house, (400 sq.ft. total), which is perfect for enjoying the view and breezes off the lake and catching that perfect afternoon nap. Situated on 2.5 acres of land with 312 ft on the private, spring fed lake, (Lake Highlands), fishing for trophy bass on this "electric motors only" lake or just relax on your 80 ft pier with a 12x12 covered boat house with a fish cleaning station. Fruit trees are abounding, including 4 orange and 1 lemon tree, pomegranate and persimmon, blueberries and two varieties of grape vines. The newer metal roof and sprinkler system reduces your outside maintenance and the 11x16 shed has enough space for your golf cart and gardening supplies. Your own private paradise awaits you! You owe it to yourself to look at this beauty, it will not last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ron Rago

Beachy Beach Real Estate License #SL3406280 Listed on: 05/25/2021

Beachy Beach Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Willis

Clear Choice Realty Group, INC License #3105745

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,822

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 312x320x312x320
  • Lake Front

Home Design

  • Country Style Home
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lake Views
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Unpaved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Boat Slip
  • Docks
  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Cottondale Elementary And Middle School
  • Cottondale High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Highlands At Compass Lake Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Boat Dock
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,822

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

2.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5
  • Lot Size: 312x320x312x320
  • Subdivision Name: Highlands At Compass Lake
  • Architectural Style: Country
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Type: Bedroom, Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Screened Porch
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Lake Front, Shoreline - Natural
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Boat Slip, Dock
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage, Unpaved
  • Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Dock, Fishing, Waterfront, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: Other, See Remarks
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Cottondale

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108900.0
  • Mobile Dim Units: Feet
  • Zoning Description: Resid Single Family

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Number Of Units Furnished: Partially

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1822.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Cottondale
  • High School: Cottondale

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$329,390

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2021
Closed on
Jul 22, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ron Rago
Beachy Beach Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Willis
Clear Choice Realty Group, INC
List Price
$297,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-4.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.97%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2008
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$100 None Listed On Document
$285,000 Attorney
$237,500 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $228,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/20/2022 06/20/22 Off Market $285,000 -- --
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Sold $285,000 -4.0% $317 / Sq Ft
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2021 05/17/21 For Sale $297,000 -- $330 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $2,634 $237,909 -- --
2024 $2,557 $231,204 -- --
2023 $2,422 $224,470 $0 $0
2022 $2,201 $217,932 $74,112 $143,820
2021 $1,909 $148,800 $42,350 $106,450
2020 $1,822 $138,520 $42,350 $96,170
2019 $1,909 $137,964 $42,350 $95,614
2018 $1,927 $139,225 $42,350 $96,875
2017 $1,934 $139,434 $42,350 $97,084
2016 $1,906 $140,043 $42,350 $97,693
2015 $1,964 $140,635 $42,350 $98,285
2014 -- $139,680 $42,350 $97,330
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 712004

Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS®

APN: 05-2N-11-0201-00H0-0040

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