8406 Essex Cir NE, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
About This Home
Beautifully remodeled with every square inch thoughtfully updated, this is unquestionably one of NorthRiver’s premier homes overlooking Lake Tuscaloosa. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, the residence offers exceptional living across three levels and 5,200 sq ft. The main level features soaring ceilings, a recently updated kitchen, three bedrooms, and a spacious living room with gas fireplace. Upstairs offers another spacious private bedroom, ideal for guests, a studio, or loft. The lower level includes 11 ft ceilings, three additional bedrooms, two large dens for entertainment. A new roof, whole-home generator, and private elevator are just a few of the details that set this luxury home apart. Enjoy stunning lake views from the home or private dock, with effortless access to the Marina, Captain’s Club, and NorthRiver amenities. Offering strong rental potential, this is an exceptional opportunity for large households, entertainers, or investors.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 2006
Materials
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Main Level,Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Area,Ceiling Fan(s),Elevator,Granite Counters,Game Room,Home Office,Kitchen Island,Primary Downstairs,Open Concept,Solid Surface Counters,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two,Gas Log,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Multiple Heating Units
- Cooling features: Central Air,2 Units
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,200
- Total interior livable area: 5,200 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2104202001013.000
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Other
- Patio & porch: Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Dock
- Fencing: Chain Link
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Privileges
- Waterbody name: Lake Tuscaloosa
Lot
- Lot size: 1.67 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Concrete,Driveway,Garage,Two Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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 | $7,736 | $92,832 |
| Home Insurance * | $742 | $8,904 |
| Property Taxes | $395 | $4,740 |
| Electricity | $581 | $6,982 |
| Total | $9,454 | $113,448 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Price change | $1,529,999 |
| 2026-04-27 | Listed for sale | $1,599,900 |
| 2026-04-13 | Listing removed | $1,699,900 |
| 2026-02-04 | Price change | $1,699,900 |
| 2025-12-11 | Listed for sale | $1,799,900 |
| 2023-06-12 | Sold | $640,000 |
| 2023-05-01 | Pending sale | $679,000 |
| 2023-01-03 | Price change | $679,000 |
| 2022-11-15 | Price change | $699,000 |
| 2022-10-13 | Listed for sale | $739,900 |
| 2022-07-15 | Sold | $630,000 |
| 2022-05-17 | Pending sale | $650,000 |
| 2022-05-09 | Price change | $650,000 |
| 2022-04-20 | Listed for sale | $699,000 |
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