NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5515 E River Rd Mentone, AL 35984

Estimated Value: $266,983 - $602,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,423 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 14, 2018

Last sale price $190,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 119% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,277 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Pond
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2018

Historic Mentone Cottage for sale. Built for the Daughter of the founder of Mentone & loaded with charm this 2400 sf 4br/2B has so much to offer. Spacious rooms,wonderful wooden interior ,& a carved stone fireplace hand carved by Scottish Craftsmen to honor the Owner are just some of the features. Incredible trees , a waterfall w/pond , stone outbuilding and picket fenced yard make the site a great backdrop for outdoor living. A screened back porch w/ original well, and a front porch that welcome you in from walks to the river nearby. Priced $215,000.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Nicely

Century 21 BELLORA License #358715 Listed on: 10/30/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Nicely

Century 21 BELLORA License #358715 Listed on: 10/30/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $402

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 26,136 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 246x245x110x116
  • Fenced
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,423 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Moonlake Elementary School
  • Valley Head Middle School
  • Valley Head High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1008340001005001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$402

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0.6 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Size: 246x245x110x116
  • Subdivision Name: Metes & Bounds
  • Directions: From I-59 take Hwy 117 to Mentone . Go through and cross the Little River then take a rt at Moon Lake Baptist onto Cr 165 or East River Road. At T go Rt and home on rt.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 2423.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Free Standing Building
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 1008340001005001
  • Location Tax and Legal Elementary School: Moonlake Elementary
  • Location Tax and Legal Middle Or Junior School2: Valley Head Middle
  • Location Tax and Legal High School: Valley Head High
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Annual Amount: 401.72
  • Location Tax and Legal Additional Parcels YN: No
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information Home Warranty YN: No
  • General Property Information Grazing Permits BLM YN3: No
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 26136.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 246x245x110x116
  • General Property Information View YN2: No
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Remarks and Miscellaneous Public Remarks2: Historic Mentone Cottage for sale. Built for the Daughter of the founder of Mentone & loaded with charm this 2400 sf 4br/2B has so much to offer. Spacious rooms,wonderful wooden interior ,& a carved stone fireplace hand carved by Scottish Craftsmen to honor the Owner are just some of the features. Incredible trees , a waterfall w/pond , stone outbuilding and picket fenced yard make the site a great backdrop for outdoor living. A screened back porch w/ original well, and a front porch that welcome you in from walks to the river nearby. Priced $215,000.
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Available: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Levels:Two: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior Features Tub Shower Combo: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Phone Available: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Fencing Fenced: Yes
  • Cooling:Multi Units: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch - Covered: Yes
  • Foundation Details BrickMortar: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Interior Features Sitting Area: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Brick and Stone Features Partial Stone: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Foundation Details Stone2: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Free-Standing Gas Range, Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Downstairs, Sitting Area, Tub/shower Combo
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Gas Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Pond On Lot, Wooded
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Other
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Window Features:Wood Frames: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Lot Features:Pond On Lot: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Electric3: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Moonlake Elementary
  • High School: Valley Head High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Valley Head Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26136.0
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 1008340001005001
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 401.72

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2018
Closed on
Dec 14, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Heather Nicely
Century 21 BELLORA
Buyer's Agent
Heather Nicely
Century 21 BELLORA
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-11.63%
Current Estimated Value
$415,496

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$225,496
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.97%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$190,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Sold $190,000 -11.6% $78 / Sq Ft
10/31/2018 10/31/18 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2018 10/30/18 For Sale $215,000 -- $89 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Chattanooga 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 $453 $13,760 $360 $13,400
2024 $453 $12,860 $460 $12,400
2023 $467 $11,260 $0 $0
2022 $911 $21,960 $900 $21,060
2021 $660 $15,900 $580 $15,320
2020 $660 $15,900 $580 $15,320
2019 $413 $9,960 $700 $9,260
2018 $402 $9,680 $0 $0
2017 $379 $9,140 $0 $0
2015 $379 $9,140 $0 $0
2014 $379 $9,140 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Heather Nicely

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Heather Nicely

    Century 21 BELLORA

    (256) 276-8422

    147 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1290235

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

APN: 10-08-34-0-001-005.001

Alabama De Kalb County Mentone 35984

5515 E River Rd, Mentone, AL

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