Welcome to this charming house located at 3851 Hixon Rd NW, Fort Payne, AL. Nestled in a serene setting minutes from I59 and local airport, this property is a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The house boasts a well-designed layout that maximizes space and functionality, ensuring comfortable living. Surrounded by lush greenery, the property presents a picturesque outdoor area appropriate for relaxation or entertaining. Homesteader and/or investors dream with a raised bed garden, henhouse, fruit trees and is a must see! An additional 79 acres is also available as well!
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
23.36 acresLot Size
$173Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Steve Koleno• Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC
•804-656-5007 (broker)
Bought with Jacob Roll• Ainsworth Real Estate, LLC
Est. $1,386 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3851 Hixon Rd NW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
VMLS #21921276
Jul 23, 2026
Sold
$569,000
$173/sq ft
Jun 24, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 18, 2026
Listed
$579,000
$176/sq ft
VMLS #21908971
May 1, 2026
Price Changed
$579,000
$176/sq ft
Apr 4, 2026
Price Changed
$589,000
$179/sq ft
Feb 3, 2026
Listed
$599,000
$182/sq ft
VMLS #1790046
Oct 8, 2021
Sold
$310,000
$94/sq ft
Sep 16, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 1, 2021
Listed
$329,000
$100/sq ft
+45
CONVENIENT CITY LIVING WITH A PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING..... This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is located in the city limits of Fort Payne, near I-59 and city conveniences yet nestled on 23.36 wooded private acres . This Rustic retreat offers a cabin flair with all the modern conveniences ...... main level owners suite with private bath, living room with vaulted ceilings, kitchen with breakfast area, granite tops, eating bar, stone flooring and full appliance package, hardwood floors, open loft/3rd bedroom, in house storage room/additional bedroom/flexible space, covered porches, open decks, inground pool with water features and patio, detached double carport and workshop.
VMLS #1114209
Aug 17, 2020
Delisted
—
May 21, 2020
Relisted
—
May 21, 2020
Delisted
—
Nov 25, 2019
Relisted
—
Nov 21, 2019
Delisted
—
Mar 16, 2019
Listed
$349,000
$106/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,669 (+3.7%)
2024
$1,608 (+13.7%)
2023
$1,414 (−40.9%)
2022
$2,394 (+62.9%)
2021
$1,470
2019
2018
$701
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
23.36 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
2,558
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
1408280001009001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Detached Carport, Workshop in Garage, Driveway-Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
# of Bathrooms (3/4): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Drive-Gravel, Treed Lot, View
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 23.36
Lot Size Area: 23.36
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,017,561.6
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1996
Living Area: 3,285
Living Area Units: Square Feet
# of Fireplaces: 0
Fireplace Features: None
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
Building Information
Levels: Two
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: PT OF SW1/4 DESC AS: BEG NE COR OFSE-SW TH: W 150' SW 150.27' W 617.54'NW 382.85' NW 386.46' N'LY WITH ROAD585.5' TH: E
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Cooling: Central 1, Electric
Heating: Central 1, Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School / Neighborhood
Elementary School: Fort Payne
Middle Or Junior School: Fort Payne
High School: Fort Payne
Location Details
Directions: Drive Northeast On Gault Ave North/Us 11/Al 35. Continue On Us 11. Right To Hixon Road Nw. Property Is On The Right.
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Metes And Bounds
Community Features: Gated
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,558
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 23.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: DeKalb County
APN: 1408280001009001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wills Valley Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Fort Payne Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Fort Payne High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fort Payne, AL • 35967
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$537,000 – $650,000
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