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5271 County Road 6, Sweet Water, AL, 36782

3beds
2baths
1,932sqft
$239,000
$124price/sqft
$1,783/moest. monthly cost
$71,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to peaceful country living in the heart of Marengo County! Situated on 2.5± beautiful acres, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect combination of comfort, privacy, and functionality. The spacious floor plan features durable wood-look flooring, generous living areas, and a large kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Outside, you'll find a welcoming front porch, attached two-car garage, and a 768 SQFT separate unfinished guest house that's perfect for extended family, guests, or rental potential. The level yard provides plenty of room for gardening, recreation, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. If you've been looking for a move-in ready home with acreage and extra living space, this Marengo County property is one you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
24
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Marengo High SchoolGrades PK-120.6 mi
6/10
Sweet Water High SchoolGrades PK-124.3 mi
3/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2016

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Frame,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Refrigerator,Microwave,Oven,Washer,Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Finished area above ground: 1,932

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,932
  • Total interior livable area: 1,932 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Open,Laminate Counters

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 48 31 09 31 0 000 015.003
  • Lease amount: 0

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Private,Street,Wooded

Lot

  • Lot size: 2.59 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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

  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Heat Wave

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties

Flood
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 $1,208$14,496
Home Insurance *$274$3,288
Property Taxes $61$732
Electricity $240$2,881
Total$1,783$21,396
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$61,131/yr
40% on housing$53,490/yr
45% on housing$47,546/yr

Alabama FAIR Plan Programs

Alabama FAIR Plan

Covered
None
Add-on available
WildfireWildfire
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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: 4.9%
4.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.1%
-0.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$124This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 36782
Marengo County$78

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 36782
Marengo County$112

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
2026-07-15Listed for sale$239,000
2022-05-23Sold$156,600

For Sale by Agent

AgentRichard Gibson
BrokeragePOPES REAL ESTATE LLC

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