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3 beds2 baths1,230 sqft

1597 Old Houston Road, Arley, AL 35541

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.79 acresLot Size
1974Year Built
$507/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Smith Lake (Brushy Creek) A cozy and perfect cottage siting right on the lake! You have less than 10 steps from the porch to the dock! The double slip dock floats in deep water all year long. The sunsets are just incredible! Easy to enjoy and maintain. The lot has so much privacy and space to the side of the home. Main floor has 1 bedroom and a 1/2 bath. Upper level has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. No HOA or fees! Situated on a 1+ acre lot with so much privacy. Approx 232 feet of waterfront. You have room...Smith Lake (Brushy Creek) A cozy and perfect cottage siting right on the lake! You have less than 10 steps from the porch to the dock! The double slip dock floats in deep water all year long. The sunsets are just incredible! Easy to enjoy and maintain. The lot has so much privacy and space to the side of the home. Main floor has 1 bedroom and a 1/2 bath. Upper level has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. No HOA or fees! Situated on a 1+ acre lot with so much privacy. Approx 232 feet of waterfront. You have room to expand with ease. Only 5 minutes to grocery, gas, and hardware in the town of Arley. Call now! Rental history with VRBO. Check out reviews. Property #7361200ha

Owners are paying $948.70 per year for flood insurance.
64 days on Market
  • Listed by: Justin Dyar 205.468.6375 lhrbroker@lakehomes.com Brokerage DRE #52735-1 • Lake Homes Realty
Last updated: 09/11/2026 12:42 AM • Source: Walker Area AOR, MLS#: 26-1614
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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1597 Old Houston Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,118 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: No Zoning

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Lot Size: 1.79 AC / 77,972 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: CR77 onto CR41 onto Old Houston Road.
  • Latitude: 34.08876301
  • Longitude: -87.23892796
  • MLS Area Major: Smith Lake
  • MLS Area Minor: Smith Lake
  • Water Body Name: Brushy Creek
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 67 12 06 14 0 200 023.000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,118.48
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: County
  • High School: County
  • Middle Or Junior School: County
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.79
  • Lot Size Area: 1.79
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 77972.4
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Source: Owner
  • Building Area Total: 1230.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1974
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Boat House
  • Construction Materials: Hardi Plank Type, Block, Frame
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Boat Slip
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Central, Wall Furnace
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile

Property History for 1597 Old Houston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2026

Price Change

Walker Area AOR #26-1614

$624,000—
Aug 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

Walker Area AOR #26-1614

$649,000—
Sep 21, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1447287313

$280,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2026

Price Change

Walker Area AOR #26-1614

$624,000
08/07/2026

Listed (Active)

Walker Area AOR #26-1614

$649,000
09/21/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1447287313

$280,000

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Public records

1597 Old Houston Road

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

1,230 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

780 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

450 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

78,064 SqFt

Schools near 1597 Old Houston Road

This home is within Winston County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 12
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Meek Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Meek High School
Public5 to 12

Winston Co Tech Center
Public10 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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1597 Old Houston Road is a single family home for sale in Arley, AL 35541. This property was listed for sale on August 7, 2026 by Lake Homes Realty, it's currently listed at $624,000. It has been on the market for a total of 64 days and was last sold on September 21, 2018. This listing's school district is Winston County School District. Nearby schools include Meek Elementary School, Meek High School and Winston Co Tech Center. 1597 Old Houston Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,230 sqft single family home built in 1974.

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