NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 Sunset Dr Arley, AL 35541

Estimated Value: $1,323,503 - $1,839,000

6 Beds
7 Baths
4,682 Sq Ft
$331/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 20, 2025

Last sale price $1,500,000 $320 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,509 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • 128 Feet of Waterfront
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Meek Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Boat Lift
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Smith Lake (Off Main Channel) Tucked away in a nice deep water cove, you will find this spectacular fully renovated lake home! If you are looking for one that checks all the boxes, you need to schedule this one now! 6BR/5.5BA. The main living area has floor to ceiling windows and a true lake look. You will be hard pressed to find a better lot! This property is so easy and gentle to the lake. Main level has two master bedrooms, a guest bedroom/bath, half bath, and upper level has loft space. What a great office or additional bedroom. The lakeside has an inviting screened porch in addition to an open grilling deck.

The lower level has a recreation room, covered terrace, 3BR/3.5BA. Also, on the property is a detached shop and a cool stone splash pad (water fed from lake) for the kids! Your guests will never want to leave. This place is built to accommodate and it shines!

You have a two car attached garage in addition to the two car detached shop building/garage. You can never have enough storage and this property certainly provides! All of this situated on a 1+ acre lot with a grassy green lawn. Only a few minutes from Duncan Bridge and you can be at the grocery store in 10 minutes!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin Dyar

Lake Homes Realty License #000079039 Listed on: 04/22/2025

Lake Homes Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Justin Dyar

Lake Homes Realty License #000079039 Listed on: 04/22/2025

Lake Homes Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,732

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • 128 Feet of Waterfront

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 4,682 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Boat Lift
  • Boathouse
  • Covered Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 67 12 08 34 0 200 001.021

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Sipsey Oaks Subdivision

Amenities

  • Sundeck

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,732

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

1.2 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.2
  • Water Body Name: Main Channel
  • Subdivision Name: Sipsey Oaks
  • Directions: Curry HWY onto CR16 TL onto CR4240 then L onto Sunset Drive. Property on L.
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Schools Middle Schools: County
  • Schools High Schools: County
  • Waterfront Frontage: 128+/-
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven (Elec), Range (Gas), Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Drywall, Wood
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven (Elec): Yes
  • Appliances:Range (Gas): Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Features: Boat House, Boat Lift
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Frame, HardiPlank Type
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Open/Sun Deck, Porch
  • Construction:Frame2: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Boat House: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Characteristics: Gentle
  • Waterfront Features:Boat Lift: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • General Property Description:Garage Remarks2: Attached & Detached
  • General Property Description:Garage Stall2: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central (Elec)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central (Elec)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Central (Elec): Yes
  • Heating:Fire Place: Liquid Propane (LP)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: County
  • High School: County
  • Middle Or Junior School: County

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 52272.0
  • Parcel #: 67 12 08 34 0 200 001.021
  • Zoning: No Zoning

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2732.24
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 3, 2025
Sold by
Stephenson Roger D and Stephenson Vicki P
Bought by
Stephenson Judson P and Stephenson Emily C
Seller's Agent
Justin Dyar
Lake Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Justin Dyar
Lake Homes Realty
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$299,000
-16.62%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$1,548,126

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,126
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.65%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,116,193
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$431,933

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2016
Closed on
Jul 19, 2016
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Stephenson Roger D
Seller's Agent
Marlin Shubert
ERA Byars Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Sanders
EXP Realty Central
List Price
$326,500
Sold Price
$326,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.90%
Original Mortgage
$349,875
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2016
Sold by
Rickel Charles P and Ellis Darlena Sasse
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stephenson Judson P $1,400,000 None Listed On Document
Stephenson Roger D $326,500 --
Federal National Mortgage Association $480,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stephenson Judson P $1,120,000
Previous Owner Stephenson Roger D $349,875
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $1,500,000 -16.6% $320 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $1,799,000 +451.0% $384 / Sq Ft
08/31/2016 08/31/16 Sold $326,500 0.0% $88 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2016 06/29/16 For Sale $326,500 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: Walker Area Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $2,923 $104,400 $0 $0
2024 $2,923 $97,580 $0 $0
2023 $2,732 $89,860 $0 $0
2022 $5,084 $181,580 $0 $0
2021 $4,512 $161,160 $0 $0
2020 $3,877 $138,480 $0 $0
2019 $3,941 $140,740 $0 $0
2018 $2,783 $99,380 $0 $0
2017 $2,584 $496,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,292 $496,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,049 $545,200 $0 $0
2014 $680 $398,680 $0 $0
2013 -- $407,480 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Walker Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25-864

APN: 1208340200001021

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