Escape to Lake Jordan in this exceptional waterfront retreat offering privacy, space, and captivating water views from nearly every direction. Set on approximately 2+/- acres, this home is equally suited for full-time living or memorable weekend getaways. The main level welcomes you with soaring ceilings, walls of windows, and French doors opening to wraparound decks for effortless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The light-filled great room features a cozy fireplace, while the formal dining room is ready for holidays and gatherings. The kitchen provides abundant cabinetry, a work island, and convenient access to a screened porch overlooking the lake—an ideal spot for coffee, cocktails, or simply enjoying the view. Upstairs, the private primary suite is joined by an additional bedroom or office. The primary bath includes a large walk-in shower and soaking tub. The lower level is designed with guests and entertaining in mind, offering a spacious recreation/family room with gas log fireplace, two generously sized bedrooms, and a Jack-and-Jill bath. French doors open to another expansive deck with beautiful lake views. Outside, easy-access stairs lead to the water, with a walkway and golf cart path to the pier and boathouse. Enjoy approximately 260+/- feet of waterfront, two PWC ports, and a boathouse with electric lift. Additional highlights include a whole-house Generac system, two-car garage, separate carport, heated and cooled workshop, extra storage, and circular drive with ample guest parking. With its private setting, incredible outdoor spaces, and flexible layout, this Lake Jordan home makes waterfront living easy to enjoy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
2.19 acresLot Size
$195Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Beverly Wright• REMAX Cornerstone Realty
Bought with Bart Schmidt• REMAX Cornerstone Realty
Est. $3,435 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 500 Cartwright Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MAAR #585909
Jul 31, 2026
Sold
$615,000
$195/sq ft
Jul 28, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 29, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 12, 2026
Price Changed
$689,000
$219/sq ft
May 8, 2026
Price Changed
$697,000
$221/sq ft
Apr 22, 2026
Listed
$720,000
$229/sq ft
MAAR #478687
Nov 24, 2020
Sold
$520,000
$165/sq ft
Aug 19, 2020
Listed
$569,900
$181/sq ft
+48
Beautiful lake home with spacious grounds, decks and stairways, with beautiful views of the water. The home offers 3 levels, entering on the main level (level 2), with fabulous windows for views to the lake, plantation shutters, and French doors opening to the two decks for easy and accessible entertaining. Vaulted ceilings inside, formal dining room, large master suite and bath, gracious sized bedrooms and great closest space. Large great room, which has a fireplace, and lots of light. Kitchen offers lots of cabinet space and eat-in area which opens to a screened porch. Downstairs (level 1) is a large recreation room with two bedrooms, and Jack & Jill bath arrangements. Bedrooms and rec room feature new carpet, fireplace, and opens to another wonderful deck overlooking the lake. Master bedroom suite is located on top level (level 3) and features a landing, separate office and a master bath for relaxing that has been totally remodeled with large walk in shower and a wonderful soaking tub. There are 4 brand new sets of French doors opening onto the wrap-around decks. Exterior features include easy access stairs to the lake, walkway around and golf cart path to pier and boat house. Boathouse with electric lift and 260' +/- of decking surrounds the waterfront. Extra storage, carport and heated/cooled workshop on property along with a fenced pen for the pets. New roof installed in 2020 and all three zoned HVAC units replaced. This move in ready lake home offers amazing space for entertaining family and friends, circular driveway with lots of parking and could either be used part time or as your forever fulltime home. There is a two car garage, separate carport cover, good outdoor space with 2+/- acres in a very private and relaxing setting awaits for your enjoyment.
Greater Alabama MLS #892973
Nov 24, 2020
Sold
$520,000
$165/sq ft
Aug 19, 2020
Listed
$569,900
$181/sq ft
+44
Beautiful lake home with spacious grounds, decks and stairways, with beautiful views of the water. The home offers 3 levels, entering on the main level (level 2), with fabulous windows for views to the lake, plantation shutters, and French doors opening to the two decks for easy and accessible entertaining. Vaulted ceilings inside, formal dining room, large master suite and bath, gracious sized bedrooms and great closest space. Large Great Room with fireplace. Kitchen offers lots of cabinet space and eat-in area which opens to a screened porch. Downstairs (level 1) is a large recreation room with two bedrooms and Jack & Jill bath. Master bedroom suite is located on top level (level 3) and features a landing, separate office and a master bath for relaxing that has been totally remodeled with large walk in shower and a wonderful soaking tub. Outside amenities include Golf Cart path to water, Workshop with H/C, fenced area for pets, circular drive with parking galore.
MAAR #430981
Jun 5, 2018
Sold
$380,000
$121/sq ft
Apr 8, 2018
Listed
$427,500
$136/sq ft
MAAR #221705
Aug 2, 2005
Sold
$409,500
$130/sq ft
Jun 21, 2005
Listed
$409,500
$130/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,865 (+6.9%)
$29,900 + $143,492
$173,392
2024
$3,615 (+1.4%)
$26,000 + $116,612
$142,612
2023
$3,565 (+22.5%)
$26,000 + $116,612
$142,612
2022
$2,910 (+145.1%)
$32,500 + $83,906
$116,406
2020
$1,188 (+12.0%)
$13,000 + $36,223
$49,223
2019
$1,060 (−1.3%)
$13,000 + $31,123
$44,123
2018
$1,075
$13,000 + $31,688
$44,688
2017
$1,075 (−3.6%)
$13,000 + $31,688
$44,688
2016
$1,115 (−6.0%)
$12,610 + $31,688
$44,298
2014
$1,186
$13,000 + $34,141
$47,141
Public record
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.19 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,671
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Elmore County
APN
13 02 10 0 001 047.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Detached Carport, Driveway, Garage, Parking Pad
# of Parking Pads: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Room 1 Information
Half Bath
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Laundry
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Great Room
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Bathroom
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 11 Information
Bathroom
Level: Second
Room 12 Information
Level: Second
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Multiple
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Multiple Water Heaters, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker