9700 Old Watermelon Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Estimated payment $15,892/month
Total Views
6,157
6
Beds
6
Baths
11,928
Sq Ft
$226
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Lake Privileges
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Wooded Lot
- Rock Quarry Elementary School Rated A-
- Deck
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
Stunning 10,000± sq ft estate on 15± acres near North River Yacht Club. This luxurious 6-bedroom home offers elegance, privacy, and convenience—just minutes from downtown and Lake Tuscaloosa. Features include a gourmet kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, breakfast room, serving pantry, and china closet. Grand foyer with black and white marble opens to formal living and dining rooms, hearth room, and multiple gathering areas. Mahogany-paneled library and office add richness. Bedrooms include a mix of en-suite and shared baths; the primary suite includes access to a reinforced steel storm cellar. Enjoy a climate-controlled wine cellar, 5 fireplaces, an expansive open porch with peaceful views, screened-in porch, and 4-car garage. An azalea lined driveway completes this private retreat.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,419
Year Built
- Built in 1986
Lot Details
- 14.24 Acre Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Landscaped with Trees
Parking
- 4 Car Attached Garage
- Circular Driveway
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 11,928 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Fireplace in Hearth Room
- Double Pane Windows
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Double Convection Oven
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Warming Drawer
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Lake Privileges
- Deck
- Covered patio or porch
- Gazebo
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
- Storm Cellar or Shelter
Schools
- Rock Quarry Elementary School
- Northridge Middle School
- Northridge High School
Farming
- Pasture
Utilities
- Multiple cooling system units
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Multiple Heating Units
- Water Heater
- Septic Tank
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 21-04-17-2-001-001.009
Community Details
Overview
- Northriver Subdivision
Recreation
- Community Pool
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $7 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $0 |
| 2023 | $7 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $0 |
| 2022 | $7 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $0 |
| 2021 | $7 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $0 |
| 2020 | $7 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $0 |
| 2019 | $12 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $0 |
| 2018 | $7 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $0 |
| 2017 | $7 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $9,689 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $9,689 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $211,380 | $27,500 | $183,880 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2025 07/30/25 | For Sale | $2,350,000 | -13.0% | $197 / Sq Ft |
| 06/03/2025 06/03/25 | Price Changed | $2,699,900 | -1.8% | $226 / Sq Ft |
| 04/11/2025 04/11/25 | For Sale | $2,750,000 | +37.5% | $231 / Sq Ft |
| 08/02/2021 08/02/21 | Sold | $2,000,000 | -13.0% | $184 / Sq Ft |
| 07/03/2021 07/03/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/01/2020 12/01/20 | For Sale | $2,300,000 | -- | $211 / Sq Ft |
Source: West Alabama Multiple Listing Service
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $2,000,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $2,200,000 | Commercial |
Source: Public Records
Similar Homes in the area
Source: West Alabama Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 168130
APN: 21-04-17-2-001-001.000
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