For sale

Price cut: $10K (6/10)

$619,000

197 River Birch Rd, Wedowee, AL 36278

3beds

1,794sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2005

1 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$345/sqft

$46/mo HOA

What's special

Lake front homeWood burning heaterPlenty of cabinet spaceRustic pine ship lapStainless appliancesOpen floor planFamily room

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A LAKE FRONT HOME IN HUNTER BEND SUBDIVISION ON THE SOUTH END OF THE LAKE. THIS RUSTIC HOME HAS AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH RUSTIC PINE SHIP LAP AND A WOOD BURNING HEATER. THERE IS A MASTER BEDROOM AND BATHROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL FOR CONVENIENCE. THE KITCHEN HAS PLENTY OF CABINET SPACE WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES AND GRANITE COUNTER TOPS. THE UPSTAIRS HAS 2 BEDROOMS, 1 FULL BATHROOM AND A SITTING AREA FOR THE KIDS. THE BASEMENT IS READY TO BE FINISHED TO YOUR TASTE. LARGE AREA FOR ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS AND A FAMILY ROOM. SPACIOUS DECK THAT OVERLOOKS THE LAKE. THERE IS A GARAGE FOR YOUR GOLF CAR OR ATV. GREAT FOR STORAGE. IT IS AN EASY WALK TO THE WATER OR RIDE YOUR GOLF CAR ON THE CEMENT PATH. NICE PRIVATE COVE FOR THE KIDS TO HAVE FUN. THERE IS A STATIONARY DOCK WITH 280 FEET OF SHORELINE WITH SEASONAL WATER. YOU ARE MINUTES FROM LARGE OPEN WATER ON THE SOUTH END OF THE LAKE. GREAT BUY FOR THE LOCATION.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom, Den/Family (ROOM), Bathroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom 1

Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Level: Second

Primary bathroom

Level: First

Bathroom 1

Level: Second

Family room

Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Laminate Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Level: First

Basement

Area: 1232

Heating

Central, Electric, Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Room, Laundry (ROOM), Yes

Features

Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, Shared Bath, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Doors: French Doors, Insulated Door
Windows: Window Treatments, Double Pane Windows
Basement: Full,Unfinished,Daylight,Bath/Stubbed,Concrete
Attic: Other,Yes
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Insert, Family Room, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,794 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,794
Finished area below ground: 0

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Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Basement, Boat, Driveway, Open, Garage Faces Rear
Attached garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Porch, Covered (DECK), Open (DECK), Screened (DECK), Deck
Exterior features: Dock
Pool features: None
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Waterfront
Body of water: Lake Wedowee
Frontage length: 280

Lot

Size: 1 Acres
Features: Few Trees, Subdivision

Details

Parcel number: 561005150001004091
Special conditions: N/A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement

Condition

Year built: 2005

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Underground Utilities

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Lighting

Community & HOA

Community

Features: BBQ Area, Boat Launch, Boat Storage Facility, Boats-Motorized Allowed, Fishing, Marina, Skiing Allowed, Street Lights, Swimming Allowed, Boat Slip, Water Access
Subdivision: Hunter Bend

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Services included: Maintenance Grounds
HOA fee: $550 annually

Location

Region: Wedowee

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $345/sqft
Tax assessed value: $317,922
Annual tax amount: $1,018
Price range: $619K - $619K
Date on market: 10/6/2025
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/10/2026	Price change	$619,000-1.6%$345/sqft
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5/14/2026	Price change	$629,000-1.6%$351/sqft
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3/2/2026	Price change	$639,000-1.5%$356/sqft
Source: GALMLS #21433391 Report a problem
10/6/2025	Listed for sale	$649,000+141.3%$362/sqft
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2/2/2015	Sold	$269,000$150/sqft
Source: GALMLS #579277 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,018	$31,800
2022	$1,018 +3%	$31,800 +3%
2021	$988 +4.3%	$30,860 +4.3%
2020	$947	$29,580 -0.7%
2018	$947 -0.7%	$29,780 -0.7%
2017	$953 -0.7%	$29,980 +5.2%
2016	$959 +5.2%	$28,500 -90%
2015	$912	$285,059
2014	--	$285,059
2013	$913	$285,059

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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