NOT LISTED FOR SALE

794 Merlin Dr Calera, AL 35040

Estimated Value: $223,000 - $251,953

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,214 Sq Ft
$108/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 10, 2018

Last sale price $146,500 $66 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,323/month

110 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Calera Elementary School Rated A
  • Great Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of May 2018

Back On The Market - NEW ROOF! CONVENIENT TO I-65!! This 4 bedroom, three bathroom home is ready for you. With an open concept floor plan this home boosts a large great room and kitchen offering plenty of daylight and room for family and guests. The great room has french doors that open to the very spacious deck, great for entertaining. A newly updated kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, built-in microwave and cabinets galore is a ready to meal prep. Real Acacia Handscraped Hardwood flooring in the kitchen and great room is low maintenance. Three bedrooms and two full baths complete the upper level for main level living. The basement is complete with a daylight den, large bedroom, spacious bathroom and oversized laundry area and built-in shelving. The yard is big and includes a storage building and fence lining the back of the property. Calera schools and low Shelby County Taxes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Lou Vonderau

RE/MAX Advantage Listed on: 12/14/2017

RE/MAX Advantage

Co-Listed By

Chris Vonderau

RE/MAX Advantage

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Hand

EXIT Realty Cahaba

EXIT Realty Cahaba

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,021

Year Built

  • 1980

Lot Details

  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • French Doors
  • Great Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • $11 Other Monthly Fees

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 28.3.05.0.001.012.006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,021

Year Built

1980

Lot Details

0.48 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
  • Living Area: 1265
  • Legal Description: Round Table Lot 3
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: Vulcan
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1980

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: French Doors
  • Floors: Carpet, Tile Floor, Hardwood
  • Windows Treatments: All
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Kitchen1|GreatRoom1|FullBath1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|DenB|BedroomB|FullBathB|LaundryB|
  • Room 1: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Great Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Full Bath, 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: Den/Family, On Level: B
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 10: Full Bath, On Level: B
  • Room 11: Laundry, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Bedroom (LVL BSMT), Den/Family (LVL BSMT), Full Bath (LVL BSMT), Laundry (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Great Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Finished
  • Basement Style III: Daylight Basement
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Stove-Electric
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT)
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 949
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 316
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1265

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick Over Foundation, Siding-Wood
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Storage Building, Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Basement Parking, Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Heat Pump (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2214

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Street Lights

Fee Information

  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 32
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 28.3.05.0.001.012.006
  • Lot Description: Some Trees, Subdivision
  • Lot Number: 3

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows

Tax Info

  • Tax District: CALERA
  • Annual Tax: 1021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 14, 2017
Closed on
May 9, 2018
Sold by
Clark James Dh and Clark Kenya L
Bought by
Brown Christopher Lance and Walls Hope Alicia
Seller's Agent
Mary Lou Vonderau
RE/MAX Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Hand
EXIT Realty Cahaba
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$146,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,400
-8.38%
Current Estimated Value
$239,238

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,738
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.44%
Original Mortgage
$149,649
Outstanding Balance
$128,853
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$110,385

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2006
Sold by
Lackey Stephen B and Lackey Allison
Bought by
Clark James H and Clark Kenya L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,720
Interest Rate
8.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2001
Sold by
Brown Richard A and Brown Lisa M
Bought by
Lackey Stephen B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,900
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brown Christopher Lance $146,500 None Available
Clark James H $135,900 None Available
Lackey Stephen B $103,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brown Christopher Lance $149,649
Previous Owner Clark James H $108,720
Previous Owner Lackey Stephen B $101,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/10/2018 05/10/18 Sold $146,500 -2.3% $66 / Sq Ft
02/05/2018 02/05/18 Price Changed $149,900 -6.3% $68 / Sq Ft
12/14/2017 12/14/17 For Sale $159,900 0.0% $72 / Sq Ft
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Rented $1,050 0.0% --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 For Rent $1,050 -- --
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

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 $932 $21,180 $0 $0
2023 $851 $20,280 $0 $0
2022 $686 $16,520 $0 $0
2021 $601 $14,600 $0 $0
2020 $524 $12,840 $0 $0
2019 $520 $12,740 $0 $0
2017 $1,052 $23,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,017 $23,120 $0 $0
2014 $995 $22,620 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 802486

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 28-3-05-0-001-012-006

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