This exceptional waterfront home on Gantt Lake offers breathtaking views and features both county and well water access. It includes an inviting outdoor fireplace and a generous deck for relaxation. The property boasts a 2-slip boathouse with a 4,000-pound lift, foam-insulated roof, and 12x32 overhead storage. The pump house offers additional storage and matches the main house's exterior. Enhancing its appeal are an irrigation system, a fish cleaning area with a sink and electricity, and outdoor lighting. Inside, the spacious back porch has blown-in foam insulation for energy efficiency. Exterior showcases tongue-and-groove wood siding from Michigan, accented with red cedar posts. A carport accommodates 2 vehicles, and stained concrete floors and granite countertops add charm. The kitchen is equipped with a dual-fuel range with an electric double oven, a 5-burner gas cooktop, a commercial range hood, and propane via an underground tank. The laundry room, with cabinets, connects to a full bathroom accessible from the carport. A cozy gas fireplace with a stone hearth adds warmth to the living space. The main bedroom features double doors to a porch and two walk-in closets, one with plumbing for a potential bathroom. The versatile upstairs area suits a game room or office, with two additional bedrooms sharing a bathroom and an extra multipurpose room. Outdoor features include a dock with 4 floating docks for jet skis, a large storage building, and a recently re-stained log home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2015Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$272Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Linda Simmons• Team Linda Simmons Real Estate
This exceptional waterfront home on Gantt Lake offers breathtaking views. It features both county and well water access, an inviting outdoor fireplace, and a generous deck for relaxation. The property includes a 2-slip boathouse with a 4,000-pound lift, foam-insulated roof, and 12x32 overhead storage space. The pump house provides additional storage and matches the main house’s exterior. An irrigation system, a fish cleaning area with a sink and electricity, and outdoor lighting enhance its appeal. Inside, the spacious back porch welcomes you with blown-in foam insulation for energy efficiency. The exterior features tongue-and-groove wood siding sourced from Michigan, accented with red cedar posts. A carport accommodates two vehicles, while stained concrete floors and granite countertops add charm. The kitchen is equipped with a dual-fuel range with an electric double oven, a 5-burner gas cooktop, a commercial range hood, and propane availability via an underground tank. The laundry room, featuring cabinets, connects to a full bathroom accessible from the carport. A cozy gas fireplace with a stone hearth adds warmth to the living space. The main bedroom has double doors leading to a porch and includes two walk-in closets, one with plumbing hookups for a potential additional bathroom. The versatile upstairs living area is suitable for a game room or office. Two additional bedrooms upstairs share a bathroom, along with an extra room that can serve multiple purposes. Outdoor features include a dock with four floating docks for jet skis, a large storage building, and a recently re-stained log home. The mailing address is 16984 Sims Road, Dozier, AL 36028, and the physical address is 16984 Sims Road, Andalusia, AL 36421.
Public Records
Oct 28, 2024
Sold
$650,000
$236/sq ft
WBR #512474
May 25, 2022
Sold
$650,000
$236/sq ft
May 25, 2022
Sold
$650,000
$236/sq ft
Mar 15, 2022
Listed
$698,000
$253/sq ft
Mar 15, 2022
Listed
$698,000
$253/sq ft
+58
Waterfront home on Gantt Lake! The views this home has to offer are unbelievable. Truly breathtaking. County Water and well water. Outdoor fireplace area. Large deck. Two slip boat house with a 4000 pound lift, foam insulation in roof, and 12x32 overhead storage space. Pump house with storage space: exterior matches main house. Irrigation system. Fish cleaning area with a sink and electric. Outdoor lighting throughout the property. Large back porch. Blown in foam insulation ($220-$225 power bill). Tung and groove wooden exterior that came from Michigan. Red cedar posts. Two car carport. Stained concrete floors. Granite counter tops and farm house sink. Duel fuel range in kitchen with an electric double oven; right side can be used as conventional or convection. 5 burner gas cooktop and commercial range hood. Propane available (underground tank conveys with property). Laundry room with cabinets and a full bathroom (can be accessed from carport). Gas fireplace with a stone hearth. Master bedroom has double doors to access porch and two walk in closets; one closet has hookups for an extra bathroom. Living area upstairs: would make an awesome game room or office. Two bedrooms upstairs and a bathroom. There is an extra room that could make for an additional bedroom or you can utilize this space as a play room, office or game room; would make for a perfect mother-in-law suite. No flood insurance required as this property was removed from the flood map.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,711 (+7.0%)
2024
$2,534 (−0.8%)
$20,900 + $72,960
$93,860
2023
$2,555 (+313.9%)
$20,900 + $73,740
$94,640
2022
$617 (−21.1%)
$7,500 + $23,640
$31,140
2021
$782 (+12.9%)
$7,500 + $21,480
$28,980
2020
$693 (−0.7%)
$7,500 + $19,920
$27,420
2019
$698 (+4.0%)
$7,500 + $19,920
$27,420
2018
$671 (+3.8%)
$7,500 + $20,100
$27,600
2017
$646 (−12.7%)
$7,500 + $18,180
$25,680
2014
$740 (+560.7%)
$7,500 + $18,180
$25,680
2013
$112
$4,200 + $1,700
$5,900
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
2016
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,760
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,760
Year built
2015
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Covington County
APN
03072600010050040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 60-74% chance 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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dozier, AL • 36028
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
7.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 16984 Sims Rd
$739,557
$10K under list price of $750K
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