UPDATES AND PRIVACY! Welcome home to where you'll spend your afternoons sitting on the back porch watching the sunset over more than an acre of land. Enter into the family room with LVP floors that greet you as you enter this sweet home. Kitchen has been recently updated with new flooring, granite counters, and ample space to eat in. The breakfast nook is perfect for morning coffee. The main level master suite is large, with a private bathroom - complete with an oversized shower! There are 3 more bedrooms & a full bath. Schedule your showing TODAY! Seller is offering a $2500 paint credit!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$136Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Anthony Chappell• Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Bought with David Buchanan• eXp Realty, LLC Central
Amazing house in Dora with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Nice interior with perfect area with different features included.
Public Records
Sep 1, 1979
Sold
$37,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$692 (−1.1%)
2024
$701 (−1.1%)
2023
$709 (−5.1%)
2022
$746 (+23.3%)
2021
$605 (−19.0%)
2020
$747
2019
$747 (+28.4%)
2018
$582
2017
$582 (+0.9%)
2016
$577 (−4.8%)
2013
$606
Tax history for 5965 Thornton Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$692 (−1.1%)
2024
$701 (−1.1%)
2023
$709 (−5.1%)
2022
$746 (+23.3%)
2021
$605 (−19.0%)
2020
$747
2019
$747 (+28.4%)
2018
$582
2017
$582 (+0.9%)
2016
$577 (−4.8%)
2013
$606
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,482
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
16 00 03 0 000 023.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
May 8, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Rooms at Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
Rooms: Bedroom, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bedroom
Room 1: Living
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2: Kitchen
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3: Master Bedroom
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4: Bedroom
Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5: Bedroom
Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6: Full Bath
Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7: Full Bath
Room 7 Level: 1
Room 8: Laundry
Room 8 Level: 1
Interior Features
HVAC Total Area: 1,482
Living Area (main+upper): 1,482
Main Level Sq.Ft.: 1,482
Tri-Level: No
Split Level: No
Split Foyer: No
Ceilings: Smooth Ceilings
Floors: Hardwood Laminate
Interior Features: None
Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In
Kitchen Features: Eating Area
Window Treatments: All Remain
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central
Exterior
Building Information
Year Built Description: Existing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch Screened
Waterfront: No
Pool: No
Patio: No
Log Home: No
Foundation: Crawl Space
Garden/Patio: No
Decks: No
Property Information
Parcel ID: 16-00-03-0-000-023.000
Sq.Ft. Source: Per Tax Report
Historic Register: No
Construction: Siding-Other
Lot Information
Flood Plain: No
Lot View: No
Lot Description: Acreage
Land Information
# of Acres: 1.3
Subdivision Information
Subdivision (automatch): DORA
Financial
Tax Information
Tax District: COUNTY
Financial Information
Has Down Payment Assistance
Utilities
Utility Information
Underground Utils
Unknown Internet Service Availability
Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)
Water Information: Public Water
Sewer/Septic: Septic
Location
School Information
WEST JEFFERSON
Elementary School: WEST JEFFERSON
Jr/Middle: CORNER
High School: CORNER
Location Details
Property Access: Paved Road
Minor Subdivision: DORA
Driving Directions: via I-22 Get on I-20 W/I-59 S Take I-22 to Snowville - Brent Rd. Take exit 81 from I-22 Follow Snowville - Brent Rd to Thornton Lake Rd
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,482
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Jefferson County
APN: 16 00 03 0 000 023.000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Activation Date: 2022-06-17
LVT Date: 2022-06-17
Price Per SQFT: 100.54
Around this home
Schools
West Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Corner School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 10.3mi
8/10
Corner High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
9/10
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% 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
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$192,000 – $233,000
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