Set behind gates on a premier corner lot along the 14th hole of NorthRiver Yacht Club, this extraordinary French-inspired estate offers over 11,400 sq ft of masterfully built living space designed for generations. Constructed with an 18x24 steel I-beam structure and topped with a 100-year slate roof, the home blends timeless architecture with modern resilience. Inside are 10 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, an all-wood study, theater, exercise room with sauna, wine cellar with reinforced construction, multiple dining areas, and five wood-burning fireplaces. The chef’s kitchen opens to an expansive outdoor living area complete with a full kitchen, screened porch, and gunite saltwater pool overlooking the course. Additional highlights include 127 Pella windows, copper gutters, cobblestone drive, gated video security, whole-house generator, and a 5-car garage. A rare opportunity to own a home that would be extraordinarily costly to recreate today without the wait. Virtual tour link below.
Est. $4,013 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 9801 Old Watermelon Road Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
WAMLS #173052
Jul 10, 2026
Sold
$2,500,000
$219/sq ft
May 30, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Price Changed
$2,790,000
$245/sq ft
May 7, 2026
Price Changed
$2,890,000
$254/sq ft
Mar 12, 2026
Listed
$3,000,000
$263/sq ft
WAMLS #167500
Oct 20, 2025
Price Changed
$2,990,000
$262/sq ft
Jul 22, 2025
Price Changed
$3,290,000
$289/sq ft
Mar 5, 2025
Listed
$3,390,000
$297/sq ft
WAMLS #164998
Oct 10, 2024
Listed
$3,395,000
$298/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,418 (+7.0%)
$15,060 + $282,430
$297,490
2024
$9,734 (+2.3%)
$15,060 + $174,850
$189,910
2023
$9,518 (−1.2%)
$10,860 + $174,850
$185,710
2022
$9,634 (−22.1%)
$10,860 + $177,100
$187,960
2021
$12,361 (+7.9%)
$10,860 + $230,070
$240,930
2020
$11,455 (−2.0%)
2019
$11,694
2018
$11,694 (+17.0%)
2017
$9,997 (+4.4%)
2016
$9,572
2014
$9,572
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
7
Baths
10
Stories
2
Lot width
346 ft.
Lot depth
281 ft.
Lot size
2.25 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
8,943
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tuscaloosa County
APN
2104172001001004
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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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.