19479 Riverside St, Athens, AL, 35611
About This Home
Escape to this beautiful riverfront retreat on a breathtaking 1.27-acre wooded lot! This 1,740 SF home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus a spacious loft ideal as a 3rd bedroom, office, or flex space. The vaulted great room features a stunning wall of windows, cozy fireplace, and spectacular river views. Warm wood accents, including tongue-and-groove ceilings and exposed beams, add rustic charm. Recent updates include a gas range, refrigerator, microwave, and water heater. Roof 2017 and HVAC 2018 (per seller). Private dock, boat slip, expansive deck, storm shelter, and security system. A perfect full-time home or summer getaway!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2001
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Gas Oven,Electric Water Heater,Gas Cooktop
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,LVP Flooring
- Level: First
- Area: 168
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One,Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central 1,Electric
- Cooling features: Central 1,Electric
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,741 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters,Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 200
Living Room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Fireplace,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 400
Loft
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Wood Floor
- Level: Second
- Area: 200
Master Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Molding,Walk-In Closet(s),LVP
- Level: First
- Area: 221
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0509320000009000
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Hot Tub,Curb/Gutters
- Spa features: Outside
- Waterfront features: River
Lot
- Lot size: 1.20 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 119 x 403 x 157 x 358
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Two Car,Garage-Attached,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front,Driveway-Gravel
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
- Cold Wave
- Tornado
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Alabama Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,528 | $30,336 |
| Home Insurance * | $345 | $4,140 |
| Property Taxes | $133 | $1,596 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $3,246 | $38,952 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-28 | Listed for sale | $500,000 |
| 2017-06-23 | Sold | $270,000 |
| 2015-07-01 | Sold | $289,000 |
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