Charming single-story home in Opelika featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and over an acre of land—all under $200K. This property offers two spacious living rooms, a screened-in porch off the kitchen, and an in-ground pool perfect for entertaining or relaxing. An outdoor storage shed adds convenience, while the large lot provides privacy and room to grow. Ideal for anyone seeking comfort, space, and value in a peaceful setting. Updates and improvements include the following: Harwood floors refinished in 2019, new pool pump installed in 2020, new gas cook top in 2023, new kitchen faucet in 2023, hot water heater replaced in 2024, septic tank pumped 4 years ago, hvac serviced April 2025.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by HEATHER MURPHY• THE TALONS GROUP
Bought with STEVE OSTENSON• EAGLE PROPERTIES INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
Large 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath home near Saugahatchee Lake in Opelika. Some updates. Rooms include den, living room, kitchen, dining area, laundry room. and sunroom that can convert to screened in porch. In-ground pool with plenty of area for thos backyard BBQs.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$698
2024
$698 (+12.3%)
2023
$621 (+14.8%)
2022
$541 (+11.8%)
2021
$484 (+13.7%)
2020
$425 (+5.2%)
2019
$404 (+2.7%)
2018
$394 (+16.3%)
2017
$339 (+2.7%)
2016
$330 (+3.4%)
2015
$319 (−1.8%)
2013
$325
Tax history for 3509 Saugahatchee Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$698
2024
$698 (+12.3%)
2023
$621 (+14.8%)
2022
$541 (+11.8%)
2021
$484 (+13.7%)
2020
$425 (+5.2%)
2019
$404 (+2.7%)
2018
$394 (+16.3%)
2017
$339 (+2.7%)
2016
$330 (+3.4%)
2015
$319 (−1.8%)
2013
$325
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.04 Acres
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
1,075
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
0902030000011000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R4
Medium Density Residential District
These areas are for all types of residential development including, but not limited to single family detached, duplexes, cottages, townhouses, apartments, patio homes, cluster homes, mobile homes, subdivisions, and mobile home parks in developments not exceeding 9 units per acre. Developments in this district should be served by sanitary sewer, and should be in context with the scale and character of the existing neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Oven
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
Fencing: Partial
Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,573
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size : 1.07
Lot Size Area: 1.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.07
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $697.60
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Schools Information
Elementary School: WEST FOREST INTERMEDIATE/CARVER PRIMARY
Middle Or Junior School: WEST FOREST INTERMEDIATE/CARVER PRIMARY
Location Information
Directions: From highway 280 turn onto Veterans Pkwy. Go 0.7 miles and turn left onto Water St. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Saugahatchee Lake Rd. Go 0.2 miles and home will be on the left.
Subdivision Name: METES & BOUNDS
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,075
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Lee County
APN: 0902030000011000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: LeeCountyAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
West Forest Intermediate School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Opelika Middle School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
Opelika High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% 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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Opelika, AL • 36801
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$235,000 – $284,000
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