NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Forest Lakes Dr Sterrett, AL 35147

Chelsea Area

Estimated Value: $363,365

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,226 Sq Ft
$163/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 29, 2025

Last sale price $350,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,113 / mo

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Great Room
  • Lake Property
  • Attic
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome home to this rare 4 bedroom/2.5 bath located in Forest Lakes. Home offers a great room perfect for formal living or office and a formal dining room. The main living space is at the back of the house and is open to the kitchen and eating area. Primary bedroom located on the 2nd level includes walk in closet along with spacious primary bathroom with double vanities and separate shower and garden tub. Lots of closets for storage throughout the home. 3 bedrooms and bathroom are also located on the 2nd level. There is also a very large, level, and fenced backyard that extends past the fence. Forest Lakes includes a lake and walking trails perfect for the summer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Candis Keesee

RealtySouth Chelsea Branch Listed on: 06/02/2025

RealtySouth Chelsea Branch

Co-Listed By

Kelly Fleming

RealtySouth Chelsea Branch

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Oakley

Keller Williams Metro South

Keller Williams Metro South

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 16,988 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Few Trees

HOA Fees

  • $15 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Property
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common grounds mntc
  • $37 Other Monthly Fees

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Fishing
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0.39 Acres

HOA Fees

$15 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21420742?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2226
  • Legal Description: Block: Lot: 138 FOREST LAKES SECTOR 3 PH 1
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • 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: Family Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Carpet, Tile Floor, Vinyl
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |GreatRoom1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Living1|HalfBath1|MasterBR2|MasterBath2|Laundry2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|
  • Room 1: Great Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 7: Master Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Laundry, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Dining Room (LVL 1), Great Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Laundry (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric
  • 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: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1116
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1110

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 3 Sides Brick, Siding-Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Dual Systems (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Dual Systems (COOL), Heat Pump (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2226
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: AT&T

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Fishing, Playgound, Private Lake, Walking Paths
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 180
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc
  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 112
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-5-22-0-005-006.000
  • Lot Description: Some Trees
  • Number Acres: 0.39

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows, LED Lighting

Tax Info

  • Tax District: CHELSEA

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
Jun 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 6, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Candis Keesee
RealtySouth Chelsea Branch
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Oakley
Keller Williams Metro South
List Price
$340,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.94%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$363,365

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,365
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.46%
Original Mortgage
$343,660
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2020
Closed on
Nov 16, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sheila Pownall
Real Broker LLC
Buyer's Agent
Karina Barone
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.97%
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2005
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
$159,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2005
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
$159,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 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
$172,330
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$350,000 None Listed On Document
$255,000 None Available
$199,900 --
$199,900 --
$181,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $343,660
Previous Owner $242,250
Previous Owner $177,709
Previous Owner $28,458
Previous Owner $159,000
Previous Owner $18,000
Previous Owner $172,330
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Sold $350,000 +2.9% $157 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $340,000 +33.3% $153 / Sq Ft
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Sold $255,000 +2.0% $109 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/06/2020 10/06/20 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2020 10/02/20 For Sale $249,900 -- $107 / 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 $1,419 $32,260 $0 $0
2024 $1,419 $32,260 $0 $0
2023 $1,372 $32,120 $0 $0
2022 $1,191 $28,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,015 $24,000 $0 $0
2020 $916 $21,740 $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: 21420742

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 09-5-22-0-005-006-000

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