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#21415211, Julie McDonnell, Listing office: Keller Williams Metro South
$340,000 List price
538 Forest Lakes Dr Sterrett, AL 35147
$4,038
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4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,226 sqft
0.4 acres
$153 / sqft
House
Property details
About 538 Forest Lakes Dr
Welcome home to this rare 4 bedroom/2.5 bath located in Forest Lakes. Home offers a great room perfect for formal living or office and a formal dining room. The main living space is at the back of the house and is open to the kitchen and eating area. Primary bedroom located on the 2nd level includes walk in closet along with spacious primary bathroom with double vanities and separate shower and garden tub. Lots of closets for storage throughout the home. 3 bedrooms and bathroom are also located on the 2nd level. There is also a very large, level, and fenced backyard that extends past the fence. Forest Lakes includes a lake and walking trails perfect for the summer!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Dual System
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Dual, Heat Pump, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size2,226 sqft
Lot size0.39 Acres
Year built2002
ParkingAttached, Driveway Parking
MLS #21420742
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceWoodburning, Tile (FIREPL)
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Stove, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile Floor, Vinyl
- Interior: None
- Fireplace: Woodburning, Tile (FIREPL)
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Driveway Parking
- Exterior: Fenced Yard
- Heating: Central, Dual System
- Cooling: Central Air, Dual, Heat Pump, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $340,000
- Price/SqFt: $152
- HOA Amount: $180 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,372
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Few Trees
- Directions: Take Hwy 280 to Hwy 43 Bear Creek Rd. Take left. Turn right into Forest Parks neighborhood. Left on Forest Lakes Dr. Home is on the left.
- Year Built: 2002
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,226 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.39 Acres
- MLS Number: 21420742
- Office Name: RealtySouth Chelsea Branch
- Office Phone: (205) 325-4585
- Office Email: ewatkins@realtysouth.com
- Listing Agent: Candis Keesee
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2020 | Home Sold | $255,000 |
| Dec 12, 2005 | Home Sold | $199,900 |
| Dec 12, 2005 | Home Sold | $199,900 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,120 | $1,372 |
| 2022 | $28,000 | $1,191 |
| 2021 | $24,000 | $1,191 |
| 2020 | $21,740 | $1,015 |
| 2019 | $21,640 | $911 |
| 2018 | $21,240 | $893 |
| 2017 | $20,720 | $870 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.4 mi
•1 Jefferson Pl
9
Forest Oaks Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.8 mi
•1000 Hornet Pkwy
10
Greystone Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.4 mi
•300 Village St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $64,414. Most Sterrett, AL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
18%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
21%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
33%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
31%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dick's Sporting Goods
Wal-Mart
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
Subaru
Ram
Cadillac
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
Classic Country
News/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 538 Forest Lakes Dr
The listing price of 538 Forest Lakes Dr property is $340,000.
The property 538 Forest Lakes Dr is a house located in Sterrett, Alabama, 35147.
Active Listing: 538 Forest Lakes Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 538 Forest Lakes Dr are: Mt Laurel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Forest Oaks Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Greystone Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Chelsea Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Oak Mountain Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Berry Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Chelsea High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Spain Park High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Oak Mountain High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,372 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 17, 2020 for $255,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 538 Forest Lakes Dr has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 538 Forest Lakes Dr is 2,226 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 538 Forest Lakes Dr is 2002.
This home is located at 538 Forest Lakes Dr in Sterrett, AL and zip code 35147. This 2,226 square foot home, which was built in 2002, sits on a 0.39 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $340,000.
In May 2025 more than 2 listings in Sterrett, AL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 5 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Sterrett, AL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 28.6%. In May 2025 median list price was $305,000 and the average listing age was 5 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.