Experience your dream equestrian estate! This peaceful Athens property rests on nearly 25 acres of cleared land. The main house boasts an open concept with a vaulted living room featuring a gas fireplace adjoining an updated kitchen. Enjoy 3 bedrooms in the main home and a detached apartment for extra space. Unwind in the sunroom overlooking the pastures. Embrace the freedom of the countryside with convenient location. Benefit from two detached garages providing ample storage. Perfect for horse enthusiasts, with a nearby boat launch just 10 minutes away.
Rare find! 25.45 Acres with a beautiful home, and separate apartment. The home features a large living room with vaulted ceiling, built-ins & fireplace. Kitchen has granite, new tile back-splash and SS Maytag appliances. Gas range with warming drawer. Isolated master emphasizing the beautiful walnut flooring. The sunroom is a great place to enjoy time with family & friends. Sunroom has all new windows and overlooks the immaculate landscaping. 2-car attached garage is heated and cooled but not included in sq footage. Apartment has a 3/4 bath, recessed lighting & much more. Additional garage/workshop is among the many amenities. 25.45 Acres are cleared and full of natural beauty,
Public Records
Aug 11, 2008
Sold
$240,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 23, 2004
Sold
$165,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$835 (−4.9%)
2023
$878 (+18.1%)
2022
$744 (+3.2%)
2021
$721 (+2.6%)
2020
$703 (−2.6%)
2019
$722 (+11.2%)
2018
$649 (+4.8%)
2017
$619
2016
$619
2015
$619 (−2.6%)
2014
$636
Tax history for 7165 Fred Bates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$835 (−4.9%)
2023
$878 (+18.1%)
2022
$744 (+3.2%)
2021
$721 (+2.6%)
2020
$703 (−2.6%)
2019
$722 (+11.2%)
2018
$649 (+4.8%)
2017
$619
2016
$619
2015
$619 (−2.6%)
2014
$636
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
2,504
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Limestone County
APN
05 03 06 0 000 002.002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage: Yes
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Two Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom 3 Information
Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom Area: 140
Bedroom 4 Information
Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom Area: 160
Bedroom 5 Information
Bedroom Level: Basement
Bedroom Area: 432
Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: First
Master Bedroom Area: 224
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
# of Bathrooms (3/4): 0
Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Area: 272
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Area: 154
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Features
Has View: No
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 25.45
Lot Size Area: 25.45
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,108,602
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1997
Living Area: 2,291
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Building Information
Levels: One
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: METES AND BOUNDS: BEG SE COR NW OF SE W 478.40 POB W 208.7 N 208.70 E 208.7 S 208.70 POB
Tax Lot: 0
Tax Block: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Cooling: Central 1
Heating: Central 1
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: Sugar Creek Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: West Limestone
High School: West Limestone
Location Details
Directions: From Hwy 72 Turn N On 7 Mile Post Rd, L On New Cut, R On Baker Hill Rd, L Onto Elk River Mills, Cross River, @ The Fork Go R On Cario Hollow Thenl On Upper Snake, R On Flannagan Then L On Fred Bates
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Metes And Bounds
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,504
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Limestone County
APN: 05 03 06 0 000 002.002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Owens Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
6/10
West Limestone High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$558,000 – $676,000
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