This home has lots of charm! Downstairs features a separate formal dining room, galley kitchen and a large den with built-ins and a fire place. Off the den is a large deck to entertain and overlook your large wooded backyard where you can watch the deer that pass through! Also on the main floor is the owners suite with a walkout to a screened in porch. Upstairs you will find 2 large bedrooms that share an updated bathroom with a large glassed in shower! A freshly painted exterior plus a newly added front porch is ready for welcoming your guests! Schedule your showing through showing time with your favorite realtor!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Jernigan• Keller Williams Tuscaloosa
This great home has tons of charm and character with 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Located in Rock Quarry School zones & situated on 1 +/- acres. Galley style kitchen has lots of counter space and storage. All appliances to remain including refrigerator. Formal dining rm & spacious LR with tons of windows for natural light. Downstairs bedroom has doors leading out to the sunroom overlooking backyard. Upstairs has 2 spacious bedrooms & an updated bathroom w/ large tiled shower. Laundry room upstairs and Washer/Dryer will remain. No carpet in house-new hardwoods recently installed. Freshly painted. Brand new back deck is a must see. Total backyard enjoyment. New black vinyl chain link fence. Lot goes past fencing into the woods Move in ready w/ new updates. Check out Virtual tour!!
WAMLS #104985
Sep 15, 2016
Sold
$199,000
$108/sq ft
Feb 18, 2016
Listed
$204,900
$111/sq ft
+27
This wonderful home sits on a large established 1 acre wooded lot that is fenced. Large windows allow for lots of natural light which really bring out the beautiful hardwood floors. The galley style kitchen has lots of counter and cabinet space and looks into the Family room. The spacious family room has room for large furniture and a brick fireplace From the family room and master bedroom you have an awesome view of the wooded area behind the home. There is a deck off of the family room and a screened porch off the Master Bedroom. This great home has lots of charm and is a wonderful find in Rock Quarry school district.
Public Records
Feb 16, 2012
Sold
$162,880
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,416 (+5.2%)
$2,500 + $25,900
$28,400
2024
$1,346 (+8.2%)
$2,500 + $24,540
$27,040
2023
$1,244 (+8.9%)
$2,500 + $22,560
$25,060
2022
$1,142 (−5.7%)
$2,500 + $20,570
$23,070
2021
$1,211 (+21.4%)
$2,500 + $21,910
$24,410
2020
$997 (+3.5%)
2019
$963
2018
$963 (+12.0%)
2017
$860 (+7.0%)
2016
$804
2014
$804
Tax history for 5730 New Watermelon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,416 (+5.2%)
$2,500 + $25,900
$28,400
2024
$1,346 (+8.2%)
$2,500 + $24,540
$27,040
2023
$1,244 (+8.9%)
$2,500 + $22,560
$25,060
2022
$1,142 (−5.7%)
$2,500 + $20,570
$23,070
2021
$1,211 (+21.4%)
$2,500 + $21,910
$24,410
2020
$997 (+3.5%)
2019
$963
2018
$963 (+12.0%)
2017
$860 (+7.0%)
2016
$804
2014
$804
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
97 ft.
Lot depth
356 ft.
Lot size
0.96 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
1,847
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tuscaloosa County
APN
2109294001034000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R-1
Residence District
This district is created to provide minimum standards for the development and use of single-family detached housing built on separate lots and fully meeting modern standards with respect to light, air, open space, and off-street parking.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Chain Link
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1847
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick, Brick Veneer, Other, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Irregular Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Units: Acres
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Rock Quarry
Middle Or Junior School: Northridge
High School: Northridge
Location Information
Directions: From Rice Mine Road turn onto New Watermelon Road, go across the Dam. Continue straight. Right before you get to McWrights Ferry intersection the home will be on the left in the curve.
Subdivision Name: Lake Ridge
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,847
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Tuscaloosa County
APN: 2109294001034000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Northridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
Northridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$319,000 – $386,000
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