$259,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2023

553 Farmingdale Rd SE Huntsville, AL 35803

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,060 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$126 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Covered Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Virgil Grissom High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Two cooling system units

About This Home

As of July 2023

LOCATION is perfect for your family in South Huntsville - 5 minutes from RSA Gate 3 and convenient to schools, parks, shopping and Aldridge Creek Greenway! Gorgeous views from front porch and back patio - your personal retreat is waiting! Partially wooded lot with covered outdoor areas for relaxation and entertaining. This home has character - you will love the large living area with fireplace opening to eat-in kitchen with pantry and powder room. Bonus room with built in desk - great for game night, movies or playroom. 3BR - 3BA with large master suite boasting walk-in closet and skylight. Refrigerator, washer and dryer included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Shutt

eXp Realty LLC Northern License #82601 Listed on: 05/27/2023

eXp Realty LLC Northern

Last Buyer's Agent

Paytee Beddingfield Pohl

Leading Edge, R.E. Group License #62778

Leading Edge, R.E. Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,142

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120 x 50
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Attached Carport
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,060 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Challenger Elementary School
  • Grissom High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Multiple Heating Units

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Village Of The Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 27 / 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0892303074001006000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,142

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Living Area: 2060
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size: 120 x 50
  • Subdivision Name: Village Of The Hills
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: Two
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 144
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 120
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 14
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Area: 285
  • Room Kitchen Area: 280
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 210

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Covered Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Two Car Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Central 2
  • Cooling: Central 2
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Challenger

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 0892303074001006000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5662.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Lot: 27

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Challenger
  • High School: Grissom High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2017
Closed on
May 26, 2017
Sold by
Mixon Jenny and Anderson John
Bought by
Lawson Margaret
Seller's Agent
Samantha Walker
Capstone Realty LLC Huntsville
Buyer's Agent
Maegan Jones
Maegan Jones Real Estate Co
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$154,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$100
-0.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Original Mortgage
$152,093
Outstanding Balance
$127,247
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$157,276

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2009
Sold by
Bruijn Deborah L and Lusetti Deborah C
Bought by
Mixon Jenny

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,872
Interest Rate
4.81%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2006
Sold by
Tow Timothy N and Tow Darlene S
Bought by
Lusetti Deborah C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $154,900 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $152,093 FHA
Previous Owner $140,872 FHA
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $45,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $285,000 -3.4% $137 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $295,000 +13.9% $142 / Sq Ft
07/14/2023 07/14/23 Sold $259,000 -4.0% $126 / Sq Ft
05/27/2023 05/27/23 For Sale $269,900 +74.2% $131 / Sq Ft
08/24/2017 08/24/17 Off Market $154,900 -- --
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Sold $154,900 +0.1% $75 / Sq Ft
04/23/2017 04/23/17 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2017 04/21/17 Price Changed $154,800 -0.1% $75 / Sq Ft
04/13/2017 04/13/17 Price Changed $154,900 -0.1% $75 / Sq Ft
04/04/2017 04/04/17 For Sale $155,000 -- $75 / Sq Ft
Source: ValleyMLS.com

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 $3,142 $54,180 $9,000 $45,180
2023 $3,142 $23,960 $2,100 $21,860
2022 $1,185 $21,260 $2,100 $19,160
2021 $2,223 $38,320 $3,300 $35,020
2020 $2,044 $35,240 $2,400 $32,840
2019 $2,044 $35,240 $2,400 $32,840
2018 $914 $16,580 $0 $0
2017 $897 $16,300 $0 $0
2016 $897 $16,300 $0 $0
2015 $897 $16,300 $0 $0
2014 $883 $16,060 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: ValleyMLS.com

MLS Number: 1835112

ValleyMLS.com

APN: 23-03-07-4-001-006.000