NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5978 Forest Lakes Cove Sterrett, AL 35147

Estimated Value: $275,000 - $296,031

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,513 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 11, 2022

Last sale price $287,500 $190 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $1,683/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Stone Countertops
  • Chelsea Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Porch

About This Home

As of October 2022

Open House Sunday Cancelled. Under Contract. Updated, stylish, and very well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath charming home is one of the most sought after one level plans in Forest Lakes and boasts over 1500 SF. It has a fully-fenced, beautiful flat backyard with back patio and western red cedar Pergola. This one level home with 2-car, carriage entry main level garage has lovely features and many updates including freshly painted interior and exterior, all new bathroom faucets and hardware, new granite kitchen countertops and backsplash, freshly painted kitchen cabinets, and new stainless appliances. Lots of windows bring natural light into the home. The great room, formal dining and entrance way have beautiful high ceilings. Forest Lakes features a private lake for fishing and walking track around the lake. Enjoy a great community with Food trucks often visit the lake parking area, playground, side walks & street lights. Come to this beauty today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruwena Healy

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia Listed on: 09/06/2022

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Co-Listed By

Missy Heard

RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy O'Berry

ARC Realty - Hoover

ARC Realty - Hoover

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $805

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $15 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,513 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include common grounds mntc, management fee, reserve for improvements
  • Forest Lakes HOA

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$805

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$15 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/1332539?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1513
  • Legal Description: FOREST LAKES SEC 4, LOT 297
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 188.04
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: Stark Exterminator
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 190.02
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2005

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |GreatRoom1|Kitchen1|DiningRoom1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Laundry1|
  • Room 1: Great Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Great Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1513

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 1 Side Brick, Siding-Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Main Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway Parking, Parking (MLVL)

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Electric (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1513

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 180
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly
  • HOA Management Company: Forest Lakes HOA

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc, Management Fee, Reserve for Improvements

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-5-22-0-008-026.000
  • Number Acres: 0.2

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans

Tax Info

  • Tax District: COUNTY
  • Annual Tax: 805

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: CHELSEA PARK
  • High School: CHELSEA
  • Jr Middle School: CHELSEA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2022
Closed on
Oct 11, 2022
Sold by
Snead Cheryl D
Bought by
Watkins Michael Dylan and Snider Taylor
Seller's Agent
Ruwena Healy
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Cathy O'Berry
ARC Realty - Hoover
List Price
$284,500
Sold Price
$287,500
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.05%
Current Estimated Value
$286,758

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$742
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.45%
Original Mortgage
$278,875
Outstanding Balance
$269,945
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$13,889

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2016
Closed on
Oct 13, 2016
Sold by
Middleton Joseph D and Middleton Jennifer P
Bought by
Snead Cheryl D
Seller's Agent
Mark Bishop
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Donna Fitts
RE/MAX Advantage South
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$167,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-1.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.42%
Original Mortgage
$164,465
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2006
Sold by
Maye Lewis W and Lamotta Kimberly A
Bought by
Middleton Joseph D and Middleton Jennifer P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,600
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2004
Sold by
American Homes & Land Corp
Bought by
Maye Lewis W and Lamotta Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,069
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Watkins Michael Dylan $287,500 --
Snead Cheryl D $167,500 None Available
Middleton Joseph D $172,000 None Available
Maye Lewis W $164,613 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Watkins Michael Dylan $278,875
Previous Owner Snead Cheryl D $164,465
Previous Owner Middleton Joseph D $132,525
Previous Owner Middleton Joseph D $137,600
Previous Owner Middleton Joseph D $34,400
Previous Owner Maye Lewis W $162,069
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/11/2022 10/11/22 Sold $287,500 +1.1% $190 / Sq Ft
09/06/2022 09/06/22 For Sale $284,500 +69.9% $188 / Sq Ft
10/13/2016 10/13/16 Sold $167,500 -1.4% $111 / Sq Ft
09/06/2016 09/06/16 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2016 06/20/16 For Sale $169,900 -- $112 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

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 $1,179 $26,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,060 $25,020 $0 $0
2022 $926 $21,980 $0 $0
2021 $806 $19,240 $0 $0
2020 $720 $17,300 $0 $0
2019 $717 $17,220 $0 $0
2017 $674 $16,260 $0 $0
2015 $636 $15,380 $0 $0
2014 $608 $14,740 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ruwena Healy

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Ruwena Healy

    Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

    (205) 612-8242

    13 in this area

    215 Total Sales

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  • Missy Heard

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Missy Heard

    RealtySouth

    (205) 202-1030

    12 in this area

    198 Total Sales

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  • Cathy O'Berry

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Cathy O'Berry

    ARC Realty - Hoover

    (205) 965-3147

    8 in this area

    270 Total Sales

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  • Mark Bishop

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Mark Bishop

    Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

    (205) 994-1621

    24 in this area

    289 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Donna Fitts

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1332539

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 09-5-22-0-008-026-000

Alabama Shelby County Sterrett 35147

5978 Forest Lakes Cove, Sterrett, AL

This home is located at 5978 Forest Lakes Cove, Sterrett, AL 35147 since 06 September 2022 and is currently estimated at $286,758, approximately $189 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 5978 Forest Lakes Cove is a home located in Shelby County with nearby schools including Chelsea Park Elementary School, Chelsea Middle School, and Chelsea High School.

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