Welcome home to this well-maintained, one-owner 1977 brick ranch situated on approximately 28 beautiful wooded acres in North Fort Payne. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a comfortable floor plan with plenty of room for family and entertaining. The large downstairs den provides the perfect gathering space, while the separate office or flex room just off the garage is ideal for a home office, hobby room, or additional living area. Surrounded by mature trees, the property offers privacy, abundant wildlife, and endless opportunities for recreation, gardening, or simply enjoying the peaceful country setting. $315k
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
28 acresLot Size
$145Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Anita Cooper• Southern Properties Agency Inc
•256-845-6000 (broker)
•info@southern-agency.com (broker)
Bought with Tiffany Clayton• Southern Homes Real Estate
Est. $1,337 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 4501 Hixon Rd NW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
VMLS #21917021
Aug 17, 2026
Sold
$320,000
$145/sq ft
Jul 18, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 29, 2026
Relisted
—
Jun 24, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 6, 2026
Price Changed
$315,000
$143/sq ft
May 4, 2026
Listed
$325,000
$148/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2019
2018
$514
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
18 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,701
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
1408280001003000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Parking Features: Garage-Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Basement
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 28
Lot Size Area: 28
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,219,680
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1977
Living Area: 2,200
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Has Fireplace: Yes
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: One, Wood Burning
Building Information
Levels: Multi/Split
Construction Materials: Brick
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: PPIN# 12660 and 12661 total of 28 acres
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Cooling: Central 1
Heating: Central 1
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: Gps Will Locate Hixon Road. Travel Until The Road Stops. You Will Have Pine Straw Laying Over Parts Of The Road And You Will Think It Stops But Continue On. You Will Have A Circle Drive At The End.
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Metes And Bounds
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,701
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: DeKalb County
APN: 1408280001003000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wills Valley Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Fort Payne Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Fort Payne High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% 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.
9.6 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$317,000 – $383,000
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