NOT LISTED FOR SALE

531 Forest Lakes Dr Sterrett, AL 35147

Chelsea Area

Estimated Value: $342,000 - $359,652

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,345 Sq Ft
$150/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 4, 2021

Last sale price $275,000 $117 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,173 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Fishing
  • Deck
  • Chelsea Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • Lake Property
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2021

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tiffany Bittner

ARC Realty Vestavia Listed on: 03/20/2021

ARC Realty Vestavia

Last Buyer's Agent

Kate O'Quinn

Keller Williams Vestavia License #105200

Keller Williams Vestavia

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $914

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $15 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Walk-In Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Property
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Chelsea Park Elementary School
  • Chelsea Middle School
  • Chelsea High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common grounds mntc
  • $12 Other Monthly Fees

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$914

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

10,019 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$15 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Paved Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/1279281?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2345
  • Legal Description: FOREST LAKES SECTOR 3 PH 1 LOT 200
  • Number Levels: 2+ Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2002

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Tile (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: All
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |GreatRoom1|Kitchen1|MasterBR2|MasterBath2|HalfBath1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|DiningRoom1|
  • Room 1: Great Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Master Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 4: Master Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 5: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Dining Room (LVL 1), Great Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (UPLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Walk-In
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1130
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1215

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 3 Sides Brick, Siding-Vinyl
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, Cleaning System, Perimeter Fencing
  • Pool: Personal Pool
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Front
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Electric (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2345

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Fishing, Playgound, Private Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 180
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly
  • Hoa Phone: 222

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc
  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 35
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-5-22-0-005-019.000
  • Lot Description: Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.23

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows, Programmable Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax District: CHELSEA
  • Annual Tax: 914

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: CHELSEA PARK
  • High School: CHELSEA
  • Jr Middle School: CHELSEA

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2021
Closed on
Apr 29, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tiffany Bittner
ARC Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Kate O'Quinn
Keller Williams Vestavia
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Current Estimated Value
$350,487

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,487
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,600
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,346
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$275,000 None Available
$184,000 None Available
$182,933 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $148,300
Previous Owner $165,600
Previous Owner $64,485
Previous Owner $146,346
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/01/2025 12/01/25 Off Market $2,350 -- --
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Price Changed $2,350 -5.4% $1 / Sq Ft
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Price Changed $2,485 -4.1% $1 / Sq Ft
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Price Changed $2,590 +1.2% $1 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Price Changed $2,560 -1.2% $1 / Sq Ft
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Price Changed $2,590 -3.5% $1 / Sq Ft
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Price Changed $2,685 -3.4% $1 / Sq Ft
08/16/2025 08/16/25 For Rent $2,780 0.0% --
05/04/2021 05/04/21 Sold $275,000 0.0% $117 / Sq Ft
03/22/2021 03/22/21 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2021 03/20/21 For Sale $275,000 -- $117 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

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 $2,817 $64,020 $0 $0
2024 $2,809 $63,840 $0 $0
2023 $2,796 $63,540 $0 $0
2022 $2,435 $55,340 $0 $0
2021 $1,014 $23,980 $0 $0
2020 $915 $21,720 $0 $0
2019 $911 $21,640 $0 $0
2017 $871 $20,720 $0 $0
2015 $810 $19,340 $0 $0
2014 $771 $18,460 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1279281

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 09-5-22-0-005-019-000

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