$265,000
SOLD JUL 22, 2025

5465 University Gardens Dr Cottondale, AL 35453

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,524 Sq Ft
2020 Built

Recently Sold

$174 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Don't miss this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2 car garage less then 5 years old! Featuring Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, tall ceilings, and designer colors throughout. This open-concept layout includes a spacious living room and a gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinets, and granite countertops. The large master suite boasts tray ceilings, granite double vanities, a relaxing soaker tub, and an oversized walk-in closet. Enjoy year-round outdoor living on the spacious covered patio—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a tankless water heater, and Delta fixtures, and high-end finishes throughout. Conveniently located just 8 minutes to Bryant-Denny Stadium, 2 minutes to the interstate, and 5 minutes to Target!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Harmon

EXP Realty - Central Listed on: 06/26/2025

EXP Realty - Central

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Pham

Advantage Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $999

Year Built

  • Built in 2020

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,524 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Arcadia Elementary School
  • Eastwood Middle School
  • Bryant High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • University Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 30-08-27-1-014-006.011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$999

Year Built

Built in 2020

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: University Gardens
  • Directions: University Blvd E to University Garden Drive
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built Details: 1-5
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2020

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Heater
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Open Concept
  • Living Area: 1524.0

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Driveway, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: 1 Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Elementary School: Arcadia
  • High School: Bryant
  • Middle Or Junior School: Eastwood

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 30-08-27-1-014-006.011

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2025
Closed on
Jul 21, 2025
Sold by
Huddleston James Keith
Bought by
Vo Anh
Seller's Agent
Mary Harmon
EXP Realty - Central
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Pham
Advantage Realty Group
List Price
$275,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-3.95%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.90%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2020
Closed on
May 20, 2020
Sold by
Northridge Properties & Construction Inc
Bought by
Huddleston James Keith
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Hoffmann
HAMNER REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Vail
REALTYSOUTH-TUSCALOOSA
List Price
$204,900
Sold Price
$204,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.08%
Original Mortgage
$194,655
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2019
Sold by
Jones Properties Llc
Bought by
Northridge Properties & Construction Inc
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 $265,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $265,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $204,900 --
Warranty Deed $127,460 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $194,655 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Sold $265,000 -4.0% $174 / Sq Ft
07/06/2025 07/06/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $275,900 +34.7% $181 / Sq Ft
05/15/2020 05/15/20 Sold $204,900 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
04/15/2020 04/15/20 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2020 01/21/20 For Sale $204,900 -- $142 / Sq Ft
Source: West Alabama Multiple Listing Service

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 $999 $40,620 $3,500 $37,120
2023 $999 $41,000 $3,500 $37,500
2022 $921 $37,580 $3,500 $34,080
2021 $930 $37,940 $3,500 $34,440
2020 $180 $3,500 $3,500 $0
2019 $180 $3,500 $3,500 $0
2018 $180 $3,500 $3,500 $0
2017 $180 $0 $0 $0
2016 $180 $0 $0 $0
2015 $180 $0 $0 $0
2014 $180 $3,500 $3,500 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Alabama Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 169512

West Alabama Multiple Listing Service

APN: 30-08-27-1-014-006.011