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9700 Old Watermelon Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406

6beds
6baths
11,928sqft
$2,150,000
$180price/sqft
$13,802/moest. monthly cost
$552,080/yrincome needed

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

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
6
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

10/10
7/10
Northridge Middle SchoolGrades 6-84.1 mi
8/10
Northridge High SchoolGrades 9-124.5 mi

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

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
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 $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
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$473,211/yr
40% on housing$414,060/yr
45% on housing$368,053/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: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.3%
2.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$180This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 35406$234
Tuscaloosa County$182

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 35406$207
Tuscaloosa County$162

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
2026-07-28Price change$2,150,000
2026-05-27Listed for sale$2,300,000
2025-09-20Listing removed$2,350,000
2025-07-30Listed for sale$2,350,000
2025-07-30Listing removed$2,699,900
2025-06-03Price change$2,699,900
2025-04-12Listed for sale$2,750,000
2021-08-02Sold$2,000,000
2021-06-16Pending sale$2,300,000
2020-12-01Listed for sale$2,300,000
2019-09-11Listing removed$2,500,000
2019-04-04Pending sale$2,500,000
2018-07-21Price change$2,500,000
2017-05-08Price change$2,200,000
2017-02-02Listed for sale$2,900,000
1994-06-30Sold$2,300,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDonna Petty
BrokerageHAMNER REAL ESTATE

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