For sale

Price cut: $15K (11/17)

$720,000

1663 Old Houston Rd, Arley, AL 35541

3beds

2baths

2,143sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1968

-- sqft lot

$684,500 Zestimate^®

$336/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Pristine bankhead national forestLovely firepit conversation areaHuge boat dockCovered outdoor space

Smith Lake (Brushy Creek) This original lake cottage has been fully renovated and is ready for you to enjoy! Great views of Brushy Creek and the pristine Bankhead National Forest. Home has large common spaces in kitchen and living area. You have a lovely firepit conversation area and just amazing views everywhere you look. Convenient to the town of Arley. Detached shop building. Enjoy cocktails from the bar on the upper level of the huge boat dock. You have so much covered outdoor space and you are right on the water! Authentic and cozy...what a lakehouse is meant to be! Driveable access to the water. Come see today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater

Features

Basement: Crawl Space
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,143
Total interior livable area: 2,143 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Parking Pad
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
Exterior features: Boat Slip
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Lake Front, Boat Lift, Waterfront Features: Shoreline(Year Round Water)
Body of water: Brushy Creek
Frontage length: Waterfront Footage(140+/-)

Lot

Features: Wooded

Details

Additional structures: Boat House, Outbuilding
Parcel number: 671206140200021000
Zoning: No Zoning

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Block, Frame, Drywall
Roof: Metal

Condition

Existing Structure
New construction: No
Year built: 1968

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Brushy Acres

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Arley

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $336/sqft
Tax assessed value: $414,280
Annual tax amount: $1,240
Date on market: 9/24/2025

Estimated market value

$684,500

$650,000 - $719,000

$1,904/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
11/17/2025	Price change	$720,000-2%$336/sqft
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-1936 Report a problem
9/24/2025	Listed for sale	$735,000+206.3%$343/sqft
Source: Walker County Area MLS #25-1936 Report a problem
6/8/2020	Sold	$240,000-19.7%$112/sqft
Source: Walker County Area MLS #19-2185 Report a problem
6/6/2020	Pending sale	$299,000$140/sqft
Source: Joseph Carter Realty - Smith Lake/Jasper #19-2185 Report a problem
1/23/2020	Price change	$299,000-9.1%$140/sqft
Source: Joseph Carter Realty - Smith Lake/Jasper #19-2185 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,160 +6.9%	$41,420 +6.9%
2023	$1,085 +14.5%	$38,740 +14.5%
2022	$947 +9%	$33,820 +9%

Find assessor info on the county website

BuyAbility℠ payment

Est. payment

$3,865/mo

Principal & interest

$3415

Home insurance

$252

Property taxes

$198

Climate risks

Neighborhood: 35541

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Meek High School
Grades: 5-12Distance: 1.5 mi
9/10
Meek Elementary School
Grades: PK-4Distance: 1.7 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: County
Middle: County
High: County

Source: Walker County Area MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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