Private Cabin and 20 acres with stream on Lookout Mountain located near Desoto Park. The setting is magic with trails, stream and lovely open areas to garden. The main house has 3BR/2B with a large kitchen, sunroom, fireplace, vaulted living , excellent storage. The garage is oversized 2 car with additional carport & upstairs apartment . Cable internet, natural gas & city water. More photos to come. Priced $410,000.00
Private Cabin and 20 acres with stream on Lookout Mountain located near Desoto Park. The setting is magic with trails, stream and lovely open areas to garden. The main house has 3BR/2B with a large kitchen, sunroom, fireplace, vaulted living , excellent storage. The garage is oversized 2 car with additional carport & upstairs apartment . Cable internet, natural gas & city water. More photos to come. Priced $410,000.00
VMLS #1779189
May 27, 2021
Sold
$400,000
$148/sq ft
Apr 27, 2021
Contingent
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Apr 19, 2021
Listed
$410,000
$152/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 25, 2019
Sold
$229,900
$85/sq ft
GCAR #1298641
Apr 24, 2019
Sold
$299,900
$111/sq ft
PRIVACY & SECLUSION atop Lookout Mountain! This retreat offers 20 acres of wooded land with creek/rapids, rock formations, detached garage with upstairs apartment. The main home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open living room with exposed beams, wood burning fireplace, spacious kitchen, sun room, deck, partial basement, fenced back yard with custom built dog/cat houses. So much more!
VMLS #1084111
Apr 24, 2019
Sold
$299,900
$111/sq ft
Apr 5, 2019
Pending
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Feb 28, 2019
Price Changed
$299,900
$111/sq ft
Dec 20, 2017
Listed
$320,000
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,483 (+3.8%)
2024
$2,393 (+14.4%)
2023
$2,093
2022
$2,093 (+38.6%)
2021
$1,510
2020
$1,510 (+116.1%)
2019
$699 (−0.6%)
2018
$703 (+15.2%)
2017
$611 (+0.1%)
2016
$610 (+7.0%)
2013
$570
Tax history for 1213 NE Murdock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,483 (+3.8%)
2024
$2,393 (+14.4%)
2023
$2,093
2022
$2,093 (+38.6%)
2021
$1,510
2020
$1,510 (+116.1%)
2019
$699 (−0.6%)
2018
$703 (+15.2%)
2017
$611 (+0.1%)
2016
$610 (+7.0%)
2013
$570
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
20.67 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
1,695
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
1407360000004000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 4
Carport Spaces: 2
Has Carport: Yes
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom 3 Information
Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom Area: 156
Bedroom 4 Information
Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom Area: 352
Bedroom 5 Information
Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom Area: 288
Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: First
Master Bedroom Area: 195
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Area: 702
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Area: 286
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 20
Lot Size Area: 20
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 871,200
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1992
Living Area: 2,696
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Has Fireplace: Yes
# of Fireplaces: 1
Building Information
Levels: Two
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: CONT 20.67AC S36 T6S R9E FORT PAYNE PT OF NE-NW & PT OF NW-NE DESC AS:BEG SE COR OF NE-NW TH:W 210' N 1152.8' NE 462' S 210' E 286' S 949.8' W 608.4' TO POB
Tax Lot: 00
Tax Block: 00
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: From I59 Take Hwy 35 Exit Toward Little River Canyon. Left At The Top Mtn Onto Desoto Pkwy & Left At Murdock Rd At Fischer Crossroads To Address On Rt. Appt Required.
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Metes And Bounds
Community Features: Park
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,695
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 20.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 1992
County: DeKalb County
APN: 1407360000004000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Little Ridge Intermediate School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Fort Payne Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Fort Payne High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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10% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$512,000 – $619,000
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