This exceptional custom-built home, located just minutes from the University of Alabama and downtown Tuscaloosa, offers serene country living on 22 acres of immaculate, fenced pasture land. The home’s Southern Living Cottage of the Year floor plan features gorgeous wide hardwood floors and a dream kitchen, designed for effortless entertaining. Natural light floods the open-plan living space, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The 32x62 barn includes a bedroom apartment with a bath, 5 horse stalls, a generator, a safe room, and plenty of storage. A covered area is perfect for storing large equipment. With an electric gated entry and private community driveway, this estate offers both security and seclusion. Countless additional features make this a must-see property that defines Southern charm and elegance.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
22 acresLot Size
$544Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Leslie Kincaid• Pritchett Moore Real Estate
Bought with Deborah Derrick• Keller Williams Tuscaloosa
INCREDIBLE PROPERTY ONLY SHORT DRIVE TO UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AND DOWNTOWN TUSCALOOSA! FEATURES LOVELY CUSTOM BUILT HOME WITH SOUTHERN LIVING "COTTAGE OF THE YEAR" FLOOR PLAN SITTING ON 22 ACRES+/- OF OUTSTANDING FENCED PASTURE LAND, ADDITIONAL WOODED PROPERTY WITH WONDERFUL NATURE TRAILS. THIS GORGEOUS HOME HAS WIDE HARDWOOD FLOORS, AND DREAM KITCHEN. OPEN PLAN EMPHASIZES SUNLIGHT WHICH ABOUNDS THROUGHOUT THE HOME. IN ADDITION THE MAIN BARN (32'X62')HAS BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH BATH, 3 HORSE STALLS, GENERATOR, AND SAFE ROOM. A SECOND EQUIPMENT BARN (30'X50') HAS ADDITION HORSE STALL. ELECTRIC GATED ENTRY WITH PRIVATE COMMUNITY DRIVEWAY MAKES AN UNBELIEVABLE ENTRANCE TO THE PROPERTY. MANY MORE DETAILS AVAILABLE. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!
Public Records
Jun 6, 2018
Sold
$805,000
$305/sq ft
WAMLS #126251
Jun 5, 2018
Sold
$889,900
$337/sq ft
Mar 20, 2018
Listed
$889,900
$337/sq ft
+35
INCREDIBLE PROPERTY ONLY SHORT DRIVE TO UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AND DOWNTOWN TUSCALOOSA! FEATURES LOVELY CUSTOM BUILT HOME WITH SOUTHERN LIVING "COTTAGE OF THE YEAR" FLOOR PLAN SITTING ON 22 ACRES+/- OF OUTSTANDING FENCED PASTURE LAND, ADDITIONAL WOODED PROPERTY WITH WONDERFUL NATURE TRAILS. THIS GORGEOUS HOME HAS WIDE HARDWOOD FLOORS, AND DREAM KITCHEN. OPEN PLAN EMPHASIZES SUNLIGHT WHICH ABOUNDS THROUGHOUT THE HOME. IN ADDITION THE MAIN BARN (32'X62')HAS BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH BATH, 3 HORSE STALLS, GENERATOR, AND SAFE ROOM. A SECOND EQUIPMENT BARN (30'X50') HAS ADDITION HORSE STALL. ELECTRIC GATED ENTRY WITH PRIVATE COMMUNITY DRIVEWAY MAKES AN UNBELIEVABLE ENTRANCE TO THE PROPERTY. MANY MORE DETAILS AVAILABLE. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. NEVER BEFORE ON MARKET. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,102 (−11.6%)
$4,660 + $75,340
$80,000
2024
$2,379 (+7.1%)
$4,660 + $72,220
$76,880
2023
$2,220 (+10.1%)
$4,640 + $67,280
$71,920
2022
$2,016 (+9.4%)
$4,640 + $60,900
$65,540
2021
$1,843 (+10.0%)
$4,220 + $55,880
$60,100
2020
$1,675 (+4.6%)
2019
$1,602 (+77.1%)
2018
$905 (+12.3%)
2017
$806 (+7.1%)
2016
$752 (−0.8%)
2014
$758
Tax history for 235 Martin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,102 (−11.6%)
$4,660 + $75,340
$80,000
2024
$2,379 (+7.1%)
$4,660 + $72,220
$76,880
2023
$2,220 (+10.1%)
$4,640 + $67,280
$71,920
2022
$2,016 (+9.4%)
$4,640 + $60,900
$65,540
2021
$1,843 (+10.0%)
$4,220 + $55,880
$60,100
2020
$1,675 (+4.6%)
2019
$1,602 (+77.1%)
2018
$905 (+12.3%)
2017
$806 (+7.1%)
2016
$752 (−0.8%)
2014
$758
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Dog Run, Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Fencing: Wood
Roof: Metal
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2640
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Other
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Horses Allowed
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Pasture, Garden
Lot Size : 22
Lot Size Dimensions: 4652 x 1042 x 1209 x 1494
Lot Size Area: 22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 22
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,903
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Huntington
Middle Or Junior School: Echols
High School: Tuscaloosa County
Location Information
Directions: Watermelon Road to traffic light at Sokol Park. Turn left onto Union Chapel Rd. Go 1.7 miles (bear right/straight onto Martin Rd.) to paved driveway on left. Gate code necessary. 1st house on right up hill. No sign. Lockbox on front door.
Subdivision Name: Metes & Bounds
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,640
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Tuscaloosa County
APN: 2007262001004007
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Nov 22, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Huntington Place Elementary School
Public 3-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi
9/10
Echols Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Northport, AL • 35473
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Estimated sale price
$1.36M – $1.65M
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