12956 Bender Road

Closed 8/15/24Virtual Tour
Closed 8/15/24Virtual Tour
Back of house featuring central air condition unit and a lawn
Proof that this home was built in 1890, even though tax records show it was built in 1930
Bungalow-style home with a front lawn
Doorway to property featuring a lawn
View of front facade featuring a front yard
View of home's exterior with a lawn
Exterior space with a front yard
View of property exterior featuring a lawn
Back of property with a lawn and central AC unit
Rear view of property with a yard
View of front facade featuring central AC and a front lawn
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Spare room featuring wood-type flooring, crown molding, and ceiling fan
Empty room with light hardwood / wood-style floors and ceiling fan
Unfurnished room with hardwood / wood-style flooring, built in shelves, and ceiling fan
Empty room with built in shelves, crown molding, hardwood / wood-style floors, and ceiling fan
Kitchen featuring sink, dishwasher, and dark hardwood / wood-style floors
Kitchen with dark wood-type flooring and sink
Kitchen with sink, light wood-type flooring, exhaust hood, and white dishwasher
Kitchen featuring light hardwood / wood-style floors and sink
Unfurnished room featuring hardwood / wood-style flooring, crown molding, and ceiling fan
Empty room with ceiling fan and hardwood / wood-style flooring
Bathroom featuring vaulted ceiling, vanity, toilet, and hardwood / wood-style floors
Bathroom featuring vanity, vaulted ceiling, toilet, and hardwood / wood-style floors
Stairway with ceiling fan and light hardwood / wood-style flooring
Interior space with light wood-type flooring
Staircase with wood-type flooring
Interior space with hardwood / wood-style flooring and vaulted ceiling
Additional living space with hardwood / wood-style flooring, vaulted ceiling, a wealth of natural light, and ceiling fan
Interior space with lofted ceiling and light wood-type flooring
Bathroom with shower / tub combo, lofted ceiling, and wood-type flooring
Full bathroom with hardwood / wood-style flooring, bathtub / shower combination, toilet, and sink
Bathroom featuring toilet and hardwood / wood-style floors
Spare room featuring light hardwood / wood-style flooring and wooden ceiling
Foyer featuring wooden ceiling and hardwood / wood-style floors
Interior space with wood walls, water heater, and wood ceiling
Interior space featuring wood walls
View of stable
Interior space
Interior space
View of yard with a rural view
View of yard featuring a rural view
View of yard featuring an outbuilding
View of yard featuring a rural view
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$179,000
3 beds1,224 sqft
12956 Bender Road, Foley, AL 36535
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.05 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$146/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Historic Foley Farm House For Sale! Built in 1890, this super cool farmhouse is now available! Here is your chance to purchase and enjoy a piece of Baldwin County History! This historic home sits on 2 acres complete with its own 21 tree pecan orchard, an 1100 square foot barn and your own grain silo (Just like Chip and Joanna Gaines!) All electric 3/2 home, 1224 square feet, newer windows, you get it all! Home needs some love, but the price is right! This is an "as is where is" sale! Vacant and easy...Historic Foley Farm House For Sale! Built in 1890, this super cool farmhouse is now available! Here is your chance to purchase and enjoy a piece of Baldwin County History! This historic home sits on 2 acres complete with its own 21 tree pecan orchard, an 1100 square foot barn and your own grain silo (Just like Chip and Joanna Gaines!) All electric 3/2 home, 1224 square feet, newer windows, you get it all! Home needs some love, but the price is right! This is an "as is where is" sale! Vacant and easy to show on lockbox! Tax records show the home was built in 1930, but the seller has photographic proof of the home dating back to 1890 Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.
  • Listed by: David & Angie Swiger Team 251.609.2973 swigerandcompany@gmail.com • Swiger & Company
Listing closed: 08/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Baldwin REALTORS, MLS#: 365622

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$208,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

95.6%

Foley, AL

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Property Information for 12956 Bender Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential Detached
  • County: Baldwin County
  • Architectural Style: Other See Remarks
  • View: None/Not Applicable
  • Waterfront Features: No Waterfront
  • Has View: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 1.05 AC / 45,563 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -87.653402, 30.413895
  • Directions: Hwy 59 North to Foley. East on 98. Left (North) on Bender Road
  • Latitude: 30.413895
  • Longitude: -87.653402
  • MLS Area Major: Baldwin
  • Flood Zone: X
  • Water Property Type: No Waterfront
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Legal Description: 151(S) X 301.2 IRR LOT 2 SOUTHERN OAK VILLAGE SLIDE 2331-F LYING IN THE CITY OF FOLEY SEC 27-T7S-R4E
  • Parcel Number: 54-08-27-0-000-001.007
  • Property Tax: 925.98
School Information
  • Elementary School: Foley Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Foley Middle
  • High School: Foley High
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage/Carport Parking
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Comments: 151x301.2
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.046
  • Living Area: 1224.0
  • Living Area Source: Tax Records
  • Lot Features: Less Than 1 Acre
Property and Assessment
  • Construction Status: Resale
Property and Assessments
  • Sponsor Unit: false
  • Documents Available: Other/See Remarks
  • Year Built: 1890
Building Features
  • Construction Foundation: Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: FHA, Conventional, Cash
Green Features
  • Green Verification: No
Utilities
  • Power Production: false
  • Utilities: Baldwin EMC
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Wood
  • Property Amenities: Barn, Storage Out, Ceiling Fans
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Roof: Composition Shingle
Interior Features
  • Heat Cooling: Central Electric
  • Appliances: No Appliances
  • Property Interior Stories: One And AHalf
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Stories: 1
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rentals Allowed: Yes
  • Rental Info Source: Other
  • Rental Type: Short Term

Property History for 12956 Bender Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2024

Sold

Baldwin REALTORS #365622

$179,000—
Jul 26, 2024

Contract Signed

Baldwin REALTORS #365622

—
Jul 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

Baldwin REALTORS #365622

$179,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2024

Sold

Baldwin REALTORS #365622

$179,000
07/26/2024

Contract Signed

Baldwin REALTORS #365622

—
07/25/2024

Listed (Active)

Baldwin REALTORS #365622

$179,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12956 Bender Road

Taxable ValueLand$13,220Additions$1,500Total$14,720
Tax Record2025$486 ($40 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBALDWINAPN54-08-27-0-000-001.008

Schools near 12956 Bender Road

This home is within Baldwin County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Foley Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Foley Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Foley High School
Public - 9 to 12
South Baldwin Center For Tech
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Foley Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Foley Middle School
Public7 to 8

Foley High School
Public9 to 12

South Baldwin Center For Tech
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 12956 Bender Road, Foley, AL 36535
$179,000
3
1,224
45,563
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$143,357
3
1
1,487
43,560
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