$369,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2026

565 Forest Lakes Dr Sterrett, AL 35147

Chelsea Area
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,660 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 30, 2026

$139 Per Sq Ft

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Screened Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic
  • Fenced Yard
  • Soaking Tub

About This Home

As of June 2026

This is the best value you’ll find for a beautifully updated 5 bedroom home in Chelsea Schools! Recent updates include paint, flooring, hardwood stair treads, updated railings with black metal spindles, Roof (2024), HVAC Units (2021), Water Heater (2025), Fridge (2025), and Dishwasher (2025). The main level features the primary suite with a spa-like soaking tub and separate shower, guest half bath, dining room, eat-in kitchen, and laundry room, with four additional bedrooms and two full baths upstairs. The living room features soaring two-story ceilings that fill the space with natural light. Step outside to enjoy the screened-in porch and new deck overlooking the large, flat backyard, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and gatherings. Imagine walking to the neighborhood lake and trails to catch the sunset after work each day. The sellers love this home and are only leaving due to a job transfer. Come buy their forever home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Street

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia Listed on: 05/15/2026

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Last Buyer's Agent

Micah Martin

Keller Williams Pell City

Keller Williams Pell City
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

HOA Fees

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • $39 Other Monthly Fees

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$15 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Flood Plain: N
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.18
  • Co List Office Mls Id: KWRBM
  • Directions: From highway 280E turn left onto Highway 43. Turn right into Forest Lakes. Take your first left onto Forest Lakes Dr. The home will be on your right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2660.0
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • DecksYN: Y
  • DECK: Covered (DECK),Open (DECK),Screened (DECK)
  • GardenPatioStyleYN: No
  • HistoricRegisterYN: No
  • LoftYN: No
  • LogHomeYN: No
  • PatioYN: No
  • SplitFoyerYN: No
  • TriLevelYN: No
  • UndergroundUtilsYN: Yes
  • SplitLevelYN: No
  • CEILING: 9 Feet +,Cathedral/Vaulted,Smooth Ceilings
  • AMENITy: Park,Pond
  • SystemPrice: 369000
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Split Bedroom
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Room 1: Living
  • Room 2: Dining Room
  • Room 3: Master Bedroom
  • Room 4: Master Bath
  • Room 5: Half Bath
  • Room 6: Laundry
  • Room 7: Kitchen
  • Room 8: Bedroom
  • Room 9: Bedroom
  • Room 10: Bedroom
  • Room 11: Bedroom
  • Room 12: Full Bath
  • Room 13: Full Bath
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric,Dishwasher Built-In,Microwave Built-In,Oven-Electric,Stove-Electric
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer -Gas
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • AtticYN: Y
  • KITCHENFEATURE: Eating Area
  • KITCHENCOUNTERTOP: Laminate
  • BEDBATHFEATURE: Garden Tub,Linen Closet,Separate Shower,Separate Vanities,Shared Bath,Split Bedrooms,Tub/Shower Combo,Walk-In Closets
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1569
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1091

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Porch Screened
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: 3 Sides Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • PoolYN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: FRNT
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Parking (MLVL), Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2660
  • Sewer: Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 180.0
  • Association Fee Yn: Y

Fee Information

  • Garbage Fee Amount: 118
  • Garbage Fee Per: Q
  • Fire Fee: N
  • Garbage Fee: Y
  • Library Fee: No

Schools

  • High School: CHELSEA
  • Elementary School: CHELSEA PARK
  • Middle Or Junior School: CHELSEA

Lot Info

  • Lot View: No

Tax Info

  • Tax District: CHELSEA

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2026
Closed on
Jun 30, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Street
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Micah Martin
Keller Williams Pell City
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$369,000
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.98%
Original Mortgage
$369,000
Outstanding Balance
$369,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$653

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2024
Closed on
Apr 2, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tyler Whitten
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Morgan
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$323,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,500
-7.57%
Views
173

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.05%
Original Mortgage
$283,300
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2008
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
$172,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $369,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $323,500 Smith Closing Title
Warranty Deed $215,000 None Available
Survivorship Deed $196,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $369,000 VA
Previous Owner $292,000 New Conventional
Closed $283,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $159,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $160,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $160,000 Unknown
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2026 06/30/26 Sold $369,000 0.0% $139 / Sq Ft
05/28/2026 05/28/26 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2026 05/15/26 For Sale $369,000 +14.1% $139 / Sq Ft
04/05/2024 04/05/24 Sold $323,500 -7.6% $122 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/29/2024 02/29/24 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2024 01/05/24 For Sale $350,000 -- $132 / 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 $1,579 $35,880 $0 $0
2024 $1,553 $35,300 $0 $0
2023 $1,516 $35,380 $0 $0
2022 $1,315 $30,820 $0 $0
2021 $1,128 $26,560 $0 $0
2020 $1,011 $23,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,008 $23,840 $0 $0
2017 $967 $22,920 $0 $0
2015 $899 $21,360 $0 $0
2014 $854 $20,340 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21453153

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 09-5-22-0-003-013-000

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