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279 Mays Bend Dr, Pell City, AL, 35128

3beds
3baths
1,680sqft
$419,900
$250price/sqft
$2,679/moest. monthly cost
$107,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Must see to believe!  This 3 bed 2.5 bath, fully renovated home sits on a flat 1-acre corner lot with desirable lake access within walking distance. Every detail thoughtfully updated inside and out.  New concrete siding, windows, front porch, custom mailbox, fresh sod, professional landscaping, new concrete driveway and sidewalk, 16x16 deck, garage door and operator, new front door, French doors and a built-in exterior firepit.  Master-on-main suite with spa-like bathroom, freestanding tub, walk-in closet, granite countertops, and tiled floors and shower. Continued with luxury vinyl flooring, plush carpeted secondary bedrooms, new kitchen with stainless appliances, granite island and custom cabinets. New HVAC, water heater, electrical panels with underground utilities, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, interior and exterior paint, new attic access, electric fireplace, powder room and dedicated laundry room.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
3
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
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Duran SouthGrades 75.2 mi
4/10
Pell City High SchoolGrades 9-125.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1989

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick Over Foundation,HardiPlank Type

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Ice Maker,Microwave,Gas Oven,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Stove-Gas,Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Main Level,Laundry Room,Laundry (ROOM),Yes

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bathroom1

  • Level: First

Bedroom1

  • Level: Second

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Split Bedroom,Smooth Ceilings,Soaking Tub,Separate Shower,Double Vanity,Shared Bath,Split Bedrooms,Tub/Shower Combo,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Insert,Living Room,Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Walk-In,Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,680

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,680 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Stone Counters,Breakfast Bar,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Master Bathroom

  • Level: First

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2905220001061.000
  • Special condition: N/A

Features

  • Levels: 2+ story
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Open (PATIO),Patio,Open (DECK),Deck
  • Exterior features: Lighting
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water
  • Waterfront features: No

Lot

  • Lot size: 1 Acres
  • Features: Corner Lot,Interior Lot,Few Trees,Subdivision

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Attached,Driveway,Parking (MLVL),Off Street,Open,Garage Faces Front
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Tornado
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties

Hurricane
Severe Storm
Tornado
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,123$25,476
Home Insurance *$219$2,628
Property Taxes $97$1,164
Electricity $240$2,881
Total$2,679$32,148
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$91,851/yr
40% on housing$80,370/yr
45% on housing$71,440/yr

Alabama FAIR Plan Programs

Alabama FAIR Plan

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How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.7%
9.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$250This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 35128$191
St. Clair County$153

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 35128$157
St. Clair County$158

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-21Listed for sale$424,900
2026-04-09Contingent$424,900
2026-03-02Price change$424,900
2025-12-18Listed for sale$429,000
2025-01-23Sold$140,000
2024-10-02Listing removed$190,000
2024-09-06Listed for sale$190,000
2013-12-18Sold$81,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentChris Christian
BrokerageRealtySouth-Trussville Office

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