




1290 County Road 496, Lexington, AL, 35648
About This Home
Escape to the peaceful countryside of Lexington, Alabama with this rare 15-acre farmstead designed for both comfortable living and functional rural life. This spacious home offers 5 bedrooms—with the potential for a 6th—along with 4 full bathrooms and two generous living areas, providing plenty of room for family, guests, or multi-generational living. Step outside and you’ll find everything you need for a working farm or hobby operation. The property features a pond, two barns, a large shop perfect for equipment or projects, and extensive fenced acreage ideal for livestock. Whether you’re raising animals, gardening, or simply enjoying wide-open space, this property is set up to support your vision. With a blend of functionality and country charm, this property offers the freedom of rural living while still being conveniently located near town. Opportunities like this don’t come around often—schedule your showing and experience all that this Lexington property has to offer.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1987
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space,Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Ranch,Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Oven,Electric Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level
Basement
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Features
- Laminate Counters,Tile Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,In-Law Floorplan,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Soaking Tub
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile,Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,240
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Fireplace(s),Heat Pump,Propane
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Heat Pump,Wall Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,092
- Total interior livable area: 3,240 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0203070000003000
- Horse amenities: Tack Room
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch,Patio,Porch
- Exterior features: Kennel,Private Yard,Rain Gutters,Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard,Pasture,Perimeter,Vinyl
Lot
- Lot size: 15 Acres
- Features: Agricultural,Farm,Few Trees,Gentle Rolling,Landscaped,Pasture,Private,Secluded
- Lot size dimensions: 15 ac
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
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
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 | $3,235 | $38,820 |
| Home Insurance * | $674 | $8,088 |
| Property Taxes | $170 | $2,040 |
| Electricity | $362 | $4,350 |
| Total | $4,441 | $53,292 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Price change | $639,900 |
| 2026-03-19 | Listed for sale | $649,900 |
For Sale by Agent
