A landmark home in historic Cary Woods, built in 1960 for Dean Spidel. Designed by the Auburn School of Architecture, this mid-century brick ranch is less than a mile from downtown and Jordan Hare Stadium. It features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 updated bathrooms, a living room w/ fireplace, cozy office, sunroom w/ garden views, dining room, and a kitchen w/ an island, ample cabinets, and a Dutch door. The house has an open feel w/ private spaces, wrapping around a new patio and pergola. The 1.1-acre lot includes mature southern landscaping, a creek, and game-day parking. Storage options include an enclosed garage, a 2-car carport, & a garden shed w/ power supply. The front yard’s Magnolia tree was voted the 2nd most beautiful in Auburn in 2021. Patio brick pavers mimic the Indianapolis Motor Speedway finish line, featuring an original 1909 brick. Recent updates include a new HVAC (2022), water heater (2023), & oven/microwave (2020). The landscape features 10 camellia varieties & 8 native azaleas.
Sold for $670,000 on 09/27/24
$670,000
285 Cary Dr, Auburn, AL 36830
4beds
2,503sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.01 Acres Lot
$677,900 Zestimate®
$268/sqft
$2,577 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 29, 2025 at 09:11am
Listed by:
MISTI BAILEY,
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 334-826-1010
Bought with:
ROZI DOVER, 000081060
HOMELINK REALTY
Source: LCMLS,MLS#: 170617Originating MLS: Lee County Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Kitchen Island, Primary Downstairs, Pantry, Attic
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,503 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,503
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Other, Patio, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Other, Storage, See Remarks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
- Features: 1-3 Acres, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0904193002043.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation
Location
- Region: Auburn
- Subdivision: Cary Woods
Services availability

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