Hike in your backyard!! That's what this 4.8 acre property offers, plus a whole lot more! Beautiful updated home with 4 Bedrooms/5 baths. Lots of hardwoods, crown molding, double staircase, granite in kitchen, TONS of storage, lots of built-in cabinets. Owner's suite on main level; all BR's have baths attached and walk-in closets; 4th BR is isolated over garage . Location is 20 minutes to Decatur and 20 minutes to South Huntsville. Horses are welcome! Is it time for you to move to the country? If so, call today for more info on this property. An additional 4.7 wooded acres are available next to this property for $35,000 MLS 1035556.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
4.8 acresLot Size
$146Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Caneta Hunnicutt• Rise Real Estate-5 Star Branch
•256-513-9650 (broker)
•risefivestar@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Sonia Burnett• @Homes Realty Group
•256-585-6000 (broker)
Source:VMLS #1035948
Redfin Estimate
$517,175
$495K since sold in May 2017$17K since August
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This home's estimate is 5% higher than the average sale price ($493K) of 6 comparable homes.
Hike in your backyard!! That's what this 4.8 acre property offers, plus a whole lot more! Beautiful updated home with 4 Bedrooms/5 baths. Lots of hardwoods, crown molding, double staircase, granite in kitchen, TONS of storage, lots of built-in cabinets. Owner's suite on main level; all BR's have baths attached and walk-in closets; 4th BR is isolated over garage . Location is 20 minutes to Decatur and 20 minutes to South Huntsville. Horses are welcome! Is it time for you to move to the country? If so, call today for more info on this property. An additional 4.7 wooded acres are available next to this property for $35,000 MLS 1035556.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,522 (+3.6%)
$5,820 + $34,870
$40,690
2024
$1,469
$5,820 + $34,870
$40,690
2023
$1,469 (+12.2%)
$5,820 + $34,870
$40,690
2022
$1,309 (+27.9%)
$5,280 + $31,130
$36,410
2021
$1,023
$2,780 + $25,990
$28,770
2020
$1,023
$2,780 + $25,990
$28,770
2019
$1,023
$2,780 + $25,990
$28,770
2018
$1,022 (+7.5%)
$2,760 + $25,990
$28,750
2017
$951 (+5.0%)
$3,010 + $23,840
$26,850
2016
$906 (+7.2%)
$2,780 + $22,880
$25,660
2013
$845
Tax history for 5237 E Upper River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,522 (+3.6%)
$5,820 + $34,870
$40,690
2024
$1,469
$5,820 + $34,870
$40,690
2023
$1,469 (+12.2%)
$5,820 + $34,870
$40,690
2022
$1,309 (+27.9%)
$5,280 + $31,130
$36,410
2021
$1,023
$2,780 + $25,990
$28,770
2020
$1,023
$2,780 + $25,990
$28,770
2019
$1,023
$2,780 + $25,990
$28,770
2018
$1,022 (+7.5%)
$2,760 + $25,990
$28,750
2017
$951 (+5.0%)
$3,010 + $23,840
$26,850
2016
$906 (+7.2%)
$2,780 + $22,880
$25,660
2013
$845
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 11
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Dual Unit
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1.5 Story
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Exterior Wall: Brick/Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,540
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 4,070
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,041
Building Sq. Ft: 3,540
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: COM AT SE COR OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 SEC 21, T6S, R2W, TH W 949.39' TO TPOB, TH CONT W 180', TH N 1194.82', TH SE 184.1', TH SO 1156.7' TO POB LESS RD R/W
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 209,088
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 4.8
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Maximum Wiring
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,540
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Morgan County
APN: 10 05 21 0 000 001.007
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cotaco School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Albert P Brewer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Somerville, AL • 35670
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Estimated sale price
$492,000 – $595,000
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