9700 Old Watermelon Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
About This Home
NEW PRICE!! Stunning 11,000± sq ft estate situated on 10+/- acres near The Westerfield Club. Luxurious 6-bedroom residence offers exceptional elegance & convenience just minutes from downtown & Lake Tuscaloosa. Features include a gourmet kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, breakfast room, serving pantry, and china closet. A grand black-and-white marble foyer opens to formal living and dining rooms, a hearth room, and multiple gathering spaces. Rich mahogany-paneled library and office add timeless sophistication. Bedrooms feature a combination of en-suite and shared baths, while the primary suite includes access to a reinforced steel storm cellar. Additional highlights are climate-controlled wine cellar, 5 fireplaces, expansive open porch with serene views, screened-in porch, and 4-car garage. Azalea-lined driveway completes this remarkable estate retreat.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1986
Materials
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick Veneer
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Convection Oven,Double Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Oven,Gas Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Separate Ice Machine,Tankless Water Heater,Warming Drawer
- Laundry features: Main Level,Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Area,Ceiling Fan(s),Separate/Formal Dining Room,Granite Counters,Game Room,Home Office,Kitchen Island,Primary Downstairs,Open Concept,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters,Soaking Tub,Cable TV,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window features: Double Pane Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter,Hearth Room,Family/Living/Great Room,Living Room,Primary Bedroom,Multiple,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Hearth Room
- Level: First
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Multiple Heating Units
- Cooling features: 3+ Units
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 11,928
- Total interior livable area: 11,928 sqft
Other
- Features: Butler's Pantry
Primary Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2104172001001.009
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Balcony,Brick,Open,Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters,Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Fencing: None
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Lot
- Lot size: 10 Acres
- Features: Acreage,Backs to Greenbelt/Park,Horse Property,Level,Wooded,Trees
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached,Circular Driveway,Concrete,Driveway,Four Car Garage,Four or more Spaces,Garage,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
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
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
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 | $10,871 | $130,452 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,042 | $12,504 |
| Property Taxes | $555 | $6,660 |
| Electricity | $1,334 | $16,016 |
| Total | $13,802 | $165,624 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Price change | $2,150,000 |
| 2026-05-27 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000 |
| 2025-09-20 | Listing removed | $2,350,000 |
| 2025-07-30 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000 |
| 2025-07-30 | Listing removed | $2,699,900 |
| 2025-06-03 | Price change | $2,699,900 |
| 2025-04-12 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000 |
| 2021-08-02 | Sold | $2,000,000 |
| 2021-06-16 | Pending sale | $2,300,000 |
| 2020-12-01 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000 |
| 2019-09-11 | Listing removed | $2,500,000 |
| 2019-04-04 | Pending sale | $2,500,000 |
| 2018-07-21 | Price change | $2,500,000 |
| 2017-05-08 | Price change | $2,200,000 |
| 2017-02-02 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000 |
| 1994-06-30 | Sold | $2,300,000 |
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