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520 County Road 459, Centre, AL, 35960

2beds
2baths
1,920sqft
$320,000
$167price/sqft
$2,151/moest. monthly cost
$86,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Terrapin Creek, 2 BDRM/2BA-Waterfront retreat nestled along beautiful Terrapin creek This home is a perfect blend of peaceful country living and outdoor recreation, with direct creek access ideal for kayaking, fishing, swimming, or simply enjoying the serene natural surroundings. Needs some TLC but could be the perfect fulltime residence or weekend getaway, Don't miss your opportunity to relax and wake up to this awesome view! Would also be a great AIRBNB

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
22
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Centre Middle SchoolGrades 5-81.8 mi
5/10
Cherokee Co High SchoolGrades 9-123.1 mi
6/10
Centre Elementary SchoolGrades PK-41.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 2001

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Block,Rough-Sawn Lumber,Stone

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: None
  • Laundry features: Other

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • High Ceilings
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Finished area below ground: 960
  • Finished area above ground: 960
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Other
  • Cooling features: Other

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,920
  • Total interior livable area: 1,920 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Pantry

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1408342000027.000
  • Special condition: As Is

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: River
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: River
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Creek
  • Waterbody name: Terrapin Creek
  • Frontage type: River,Waterfront
  • Residential vegetation: Grassed

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.87 Acres
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Parking features: None

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
    TornadoVery High
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Drought
Inland Flooding
Cold Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind
Wildfire
Winter Weather

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 $1,618$19,416
Home Insurance *$208$2,496
Property Taxes $85$1,020
Electricity $240$2,881
Total$2,151$25,812
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$73,748/yr
40% on housing$64,530/yr
45% on housing$57,360/yr

Alabama FAIR Plan Programs

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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: 7.0%
7.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$167This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 35960$193
Cherokee County$179

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 35960
Cherokee County$152

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
2026-07-15Price change$320,000
2026-06-04Listed for sale$249,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentFaith Benefield
BrokerageHometown Realty Brokerage LLC

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