$4,928

closing credit¹

8640 Lake Dr Bessemer, AL 35022

$415,000
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
2,602 sqft
0.5 acres
$159 / sqft
House

Property details

About 8640 Lake Dr

Discover elegant living in this stately brick residence, featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 3½ baths. Step into a welcoming interior where fresh paint brightens the open-concept living room, anchored by a stunning fireplace and leading to an inviting deck—perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The chef's kitchen shines with modern updates, including sleek granite countertops, a professional gas range, and premium stainless steel appliances. Convenience meets luxury with a primary suite on the main level, complete with an ensuite bathroom, while upstairs, three generous bedrooms share two well-appointed bathrooms, including a practical jack-and-jill arrangement. The thoughtful floor plan places laundry facilities on the main level for easy access, and below, the unfinished basement presents endless possibilities, featuring a dedicated workspace with custom-built cabinets—ideal for a workshop or future finishing projects.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,602 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.52 Acres
Year built1997
ParkingAttached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking
MLS #21402950
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas (FIREPL), Tile (FIREPL)

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 21402950
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Hoover
  • Office Phone: (205) 822-2272
  • Office Email: john.chambers@kw.com
  • Listing Agent: Jerry Sager

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 03, 2020
Home Sold
$284,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$32,520$1,608
2022$33,380$1,608
2021$27,520$3,583
2020$25,040$3,583
2018$24,660$857
2017$24,660$857

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

McAdory Elementary School

Public District PK-5

4.5 mi

6251 Eastern Valley Rd

1

Greenwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

6.7 mi

5012 Roselyn Rd

6

McCalla Elementary School

Public District PK-5

6.8 mi

2020 McCalla School Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $92,926. Typical income of Bessemer, AL residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

9%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
9%
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?

24%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
42%
Married, No Kids
28%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • DillardsDillards
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Hardee'sHardee's

What do the neighbors drive?

  • SubaruSubaru
  • CadillacCadillac
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 8640 Lake Dr

This home is located at 8640 Lake Dr in Bessemer, AL and zip code 35022. This 2,602 square foot home, which was built in 1997, sits on a 0.52 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $415,000.

Over 6 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Bessemer, AL. In the same period over 13 listings were sold below the listed price and 15 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Bessemer, AL increased by 3.3% between December and January 2025. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 53 days, the median list price was $177,250.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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