Opportunity abounds on this 13 fully usable acres in unincorporated DeKalb County — no zoning restrictions. With approximately 777 feet of road frontage, this property is a prime candidate for subdivision, investment, or simply keeping it all for yourself as the ultimate rural retreat. The well-maintained single-level 3BR/2BA home (1,624 sq ft, built 1988) features a metal roof, energy-efficient windows, updated PEX plumbing, newer water heater, & a in-house storm shelter. City water and sewer service the property, with an older well on site. Overhead electric and fiber optic internet are available at the road — a rare rural luxury. Ask your realtor for the flyer with much more info.
For sale
Price cut: $23.1K (2/15)
$359,900
857 County Road 72, Rainsville, AL 35986
3beds
1,624sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
13 Acres Lot
$354,200 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer water heaterMetal roofUpdated pex plumbingEnergy-efficient windowsIn-house storm shelter
- 149 days |
- 1,724 |
- 108 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 8 hours ago
Listed by:
Marcus Morgan 541-993-6799,
Sold South Realty
Source: ValleyMLS,MLS#: 21899933
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Livingroom/Diningroom, Office/Study, Laundry, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bath:Full, Saferoom, Master Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), LVP
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7 x 6
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 128
- Dimensions: 16 x 8
Kitchen
- Features: LVP
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Living room
- Features: LVP
- Level: First
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Laundry room
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Central 1, Electric
Cooling
- Central 1, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,624 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Workshop in Garage, Driveway-Gravel, RV Access/Parking
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Waterfront features: Pond, Stream, Lake/Pond, Creek, Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 13 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1608270001013.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Metes And Bounds
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rainsville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $251,320
- Annual tax amount: $1,538
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
Estimated market value
$354,200
$336,000 - $372,000
$1,618/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/15/2026 | Price change | $359,900-6%$222/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Price change | $383,000-1.3%$236/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $388,000-2.8%$239/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $399,000-2.4%$246/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $409,000-2.4%$252/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $419,000-2.3%$258/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $429,000+38.4%$264/sqft |
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| 12/7/2021 | Sold | $310,000-4.6%$191/sqft |
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| 10/29/2021 | Contingent | $325,000$200/sqft |
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| 10/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $325,000$200/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,538 +3.6% | $43,320 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $1,484 +7% | $41,800 +7% |
| 2023 | $1,387 +58% | $39,080 +58% |
| 2022 | $878 +35.6% | $24,740 +35.6% |
| 2021 | $648 | $18,240 |
| 2020 | $648 +9.1% | $18,240 +9.1% |
| 2017 | $594 | $16,720 -3.4% |
| 2015 | $594 -3.4% | $17,300 |
| 2014 | $614 | $17,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $17,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $17,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $17,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,824/mo
Principal & interest
$1689
Property taxes
$135
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 35986
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fyffe High SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fyffe Elementary
- Middle: Fyffe Middle School
- High: Fyffe High School
Source: ValleyMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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