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#167500, Alice Maxwell, Kim Harwood, Listing office: Keller Williams Tuscaloosa, Harwood Real Estate LLC
$2,699,900 List price
9700 Old Watermelon Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
6 beds
4 full, 2 partial
11,928 sqft
14.2 acres
$226 / sqft
House
Property details
About 9700 Old Watermelon Rd
Stunning 10,000± sq ft estate on 15± acres near North River Yacht Club. This luxurious 6-bedroom home offers elegance, privacy, and convenience—just minutes from downtown and Lake Tuscaloosa. Features include a gourmet kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, breakfast room, serving pantry, and china closet. Grand foyer with black and white marble opens to formal living and dining rooms, hearth room, and multiple gathering areas. Mahogany-paneled library and office add richness. Bedrooms include a mix of en-suite and shared baths; the primary suite includes access to a reinforced steel storm cellar. Enjoy a climate-controlled wine cellar, 5 fireplaces, an expansive open porch with peaceful views, screened-in porch, and 4-car garage. An azalea lined driveway completes this private retreat.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size11,928 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size14.24 Acres
Year built1986
ParkingAttached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage
MLS #168130
Attached garage4 spaces
WaterfrontLake Privileges
FireplaceFamily Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Ice Maker, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Warming Drawer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Garage Space: 4 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Circular Driveway, Concrete, Driveway, Garage
- Waterfront: Lake Privileges
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- List Price: $2,699,900
- Price/SqFt: $226
- Annual Tax Amount: $11,213
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Wooded, Pasture
- Directions: Rice Mine Road NE, Right on New Watermelon Road and pass North River Yacht Club and take Left at stop sign. Continue to next stop sign then left again. House is on the right.
- Year Built: 1986
- Living Area: 11,928 SqFt
- Lot Size: 14.24 Acres
- MLS Number: 168130
- MLS Name: WestAlabamaMLS
- Office Name: ARC REALTY
- Office Phone: (205) 969-8910
- Office Email: lawrekb@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Hillary Weiss
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2021 | Home Sold | $2,000,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $449,400 | $11,213 |
| 2022 | $449,400 | $11,213 |
| 2021 | $456,620 | $11,213 |
| 2020 | $226,530 | $11,399 |
| 2019 | $226,110 | $11,307 |
| 2018 | $226,110 | $11,286 |
| 2017 | $188,320 | $9,651 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.0 mi
•2000 Rock Quarry Dr
7
Verner Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.7 mi
•2701 Northridge Rd
8
Huntington Place Elementary School
Public District 3-5
5.2 mi
•11601 Huntington Pl
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 $111,184. The most common annual income of people living in Tuscaloosa, AL is $200k+. Most families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
21%
<35k
25%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
29%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
16%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
48%
Married, No Kids
34%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 9700 Old Watermelon Rd
The listing price of 9700 Old Watermelon Rd property is $2,699,900.
The property 9700 Old Watermelon Rd is a house located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35406.
Active Listing: 9700 Old Watermelon Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 9700 Old Watermelon Rd are: Rock Quarry Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Verner Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Huntington Place Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Northridge Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Echols Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Northridge High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Holt High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Tuscaloosa County High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $11,213 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 4, 2021 for $2,000,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 9700 Old Watermelon Rd has 6 bedrooms and 4 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 9700 Old Watermelon Rd is 11,928 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 9700 Old Watermelon Rd is 1986.
This home is located at 9700 Old Watermelon Rd in Tuscaloosa, AL and zip code 35406. This 11,928 square foot home, which was built in 1986, sits on a 14.24 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,699,900.
Over 17 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Tuscaloosa, AL. In the same period over 63 listings were sold below the listed price and 53 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Tuscaloosa, AL real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 4.3%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $265,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.