Experience waterfront living in the heart of Inverness behind the gates of prestigious Lake Heather. This spacious home offers soaring ceilings, expansive living areas, abundant natural light, and peaceful lake views. Features include a main-level primary suite, library, sunroom, elevator servicing all three levels, multiple entertaining spaces, and garage parking for up to four vehicles. The home has received some updates but still offers an excellent opportunity for additional improvements, allowing you to customize it to your style while building equity. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, and the tranquility of 100-acre Lake Heather, all just minutes from shopping, dining, and major conveniences.
WATERFRONT IN THE HEART OF INVERNESS! Pure grandeur, just behind the gates on private 100 acre LAKE HEATHER. Towering ceilings with a grand entrance welcome you right inside to such warmth and BIG LIVING. Tremendous space for living, entertaining, working from home, playing in the game room, enjoying your family, and soaking up the peaceful, quiet lake view. An abundance of sunny, natural light coming through the plantation shutters creates a life of gratitude. Equipped with a private library, a sun room, a main level primary suite with a sitting area and view of the lake, a second main level bedroom, a den, and a sunken formal dining room with a dramatic 2 sided stacked stone fireplace, this home was designed for inspiration. An ELEVATOR accesses all 3 floors easily. Main level garage and basement garage fit 4 vehicles. No carpet; hardwoods and tile only. Priced to allow for personalized updates making this home even more irresistible with instant equity. Extreme VALUE. Fish or kayak!
Greater Alabama MLS #1
Feb 1, 2024
Price Changed
$975,000
$155/sq ft
Jan 11, 2024
Price Changed
$1,050,000
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,190 (+157.4%)
2017
$5,512 (+3.3%)
2016
$5,334 (+10.8%)
$16,000 + $75,360
$91,360
2013
$4,815
$16,000 + $64,500
$80,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
166 ft.
Lot depth
172 ft.
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
6,273
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
6,273
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Shelby County
APN
02 7 36 0 002 016.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
PR-1
Planned Single Family District
To provide for maximum flexibility in the development of single-family residences and to coordinate with appropriate community services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Birmingham, AL • 35242
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Birmingham. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
6.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1022 Lake Heather Rd
$980,352
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