This 1945 cottage is full of charm and character, set on a spacious lot just minutes from Downtown Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama, Target, and local parks. Inside, you’ll find beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and windows that fill the home with natural light. The dining room connects easily to the kitchen, and the third bedroom is currently being used as a large laundry and utility space, offering versatile options. Enjoy mornings or evenings on the screened-in porch and take in the generous backyard, ideal for outdoor enjoyment. With its warmth, convenience, and inviting appeal, this cottage is truly a special find.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (10/16)
$179,900
5 Springbrook, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
3beds
1,067sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.37 Acres Lot
$176,100 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious lotBeautiful hardwood floorsScreened-in porchGenerous backyard
- 69 days |
- 334 |
- 19 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 16, 2025 at 07:12am
Listed by:
Caitlin Tubbs Wilson 205-454-9055,
HAMNER REAL ESTATE
Source: WAMLS,MLS#: 171264
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Other
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,067
- Total interior livable area: 1,067 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3107361005033.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Springbrook
Location
- Region: Tuscaloosa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,300
- Date on market: 10/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 69 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$176,100
$167,000 - $185,000
$1,278/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$169/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900+22.5%$178/sqft |
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| 6/28/2022 | Sold | $155,000-2.5%$145/sqft |
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| 5/24/2022 | Pending sale | $159,000$149/sqft |
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| 5/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $159,000$149/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $11,540 |
| 2023 | -- | $11,540 |
| 2022 | $1,082 -2.2% | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$970/mo
Principal & interest
$862
Home insurance
$63
Property taxes
$45
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 35405
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Univ Place Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Westlawn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 2/10Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: University Place
- Middle: University Place
- High: Central
Source: WAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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