10852 Mallard Lake Ln, Cottondale, AL, 35453
About This Home
This is your chance to purchase and enjoy your own piece of history! This log cabin from the 1860s was numbered and reassembled piece by piece in 1949 along with modern conveniences on this two acre waterfront property (Mallard Lake - 18 acre lake stocked & managed)! With 2,079 sq ft, the cabin includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main floor in addition to a loft that can serve as another bedroom , office or flex space. Enjoy the view, relax by the fire, fish in the lake, or take a walk in the woods!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Materials
- Construction materials: Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven,Refrigerator,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: None
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Family Room
- Level: First
Features
- Split Bedroom
- Door features: French Doors
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Masonry,Family Room,Living Room,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Walk-up,Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,079
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,079 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2909320001047.000
- Special condition: As Is
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Open (DECK),Deck
- Exterior features: None
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
- Waterbody name: Mallard Lake
- Frontage length: 437
Lot
- Lot size: 2 Acres
- Features: Acreage,Few Trees
Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway
- 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
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- Cold 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 | $1,289 | $15,468 |
| Home Insurance * | $181 | $2,172 |
| Property Taxes | $65 | $780 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,881 |
| Total | $1,775 | $21,300 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Alabama FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | Listed for sale | $265,000 |
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