8198 Lock 17 Rd is a 875 square foot house on a 1 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 12, 2003 for $84,000. Based on Redfin's Bessemer data, we estimate the home's value is $153,393.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$175Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$153,393
$69K since sold in November 2003$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 20.4% lower than the average sale price ($193K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 13, 2025 • Final
Building miscellaneous
Remove existing roofing and properly dispose of debris. Install new fiberglass dimensional shingles with ice and water shield, premium synthetic underlayment, and necessary accessories including drip edge, pipe boots, and flashing. Install new oriented strand board decking where applicable and ensure the roof is properly vented.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 875
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Brick/Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 875
Building Sq. Ft: 1,750
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: COM AT NW COR OF NW1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC 25 TSP 18S R 6W SD PT BEING IN C/L OF A COUNTY RD TH S 36 FT TO POB TH SWLY ALG SD R/W 291.3 FT SE 153 FT TO N W BDRY OF VALLEY CREEK TH NELY ALG CREEK 418.21 FT TH NW 216 FT TO S BDRY OF COUNTY RD TH S W ALG R /W 319.51 FT TO POB
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 350
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Municipality Name: OUTSIDE MUNIC(BESS)
Acres: 2
Zoning Code: A1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: OUTSIDE MUNIC(BESS)
Tax Area: OUTSIDE ANY MUNI BESS.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 875
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Jefferson County
APN: 32 00 25 0 000 001.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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Oak Grove High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
41% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$146,000 – $177,000
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