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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,669 sqft

79 Riverside Drive, Childersburg, AL 35044

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.69 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$63/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Grandiose brick ranch home featuring 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Open concept living, dining, and kitchen area. The expansive great room, complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, is ideal for hosting large gatherings and entertaining guests. Hardwood floors adorn the main living areas. Total square footage floor plan is 2669 m/l. Separate laundry room and half bath adjacent to the two-car garage. Ample entertaining areas outside to include spacious covered patio and above ground pool with decking....Grandiose brick ranch home featuring 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Open concept living, dining, and kitchen area. The expansive great room, complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, is ideal for hosting large gatherings and entertaining guests. Hardwood floors adorn the main living areas. Total square footage floor plan is 2669 m/l. Separate laundry room and half bath adjacent to the two-car garage. Ample entertaining areas outside to include spacious covered patio and above ground pool with decking. Estate sized 1.6 acre m/l lot that can generate as many outdoor creations that can be imagined. Located near the Coosa River, Lay Lake, and all points east/west on Highway 280. Right of redemption remains.
  • Listed by: Steve Fraley 205.969.8910 LTCDADUSA@AOL.COM Brokerage DRE #134855 • eXp Realty, LLC Central
Listing closed: 02/20/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 21428425
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$250,000

Avg days on market

56

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

Childersburg, AL

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Property Information for 79 Riverside Drive

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: 1-Story
  • Subdivision Name: JACKSON SPRINGS
  • Has Waterfront: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 1.69 AC / 73,616 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: US Highway 280 in Childersburg and turn onto Plant Road. Left onto Riverside Drive; home on right.
  • Latitude: 33.295027
  • Longitude: -86.353615
  • MLS Area Major: Talladega County
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 22-04-17-2-003-002.000
School Information
  • Elementary School: CHILDERSBURG
  • High School: CHILDERSBURG
  • Middle Or Junior School: CHILDERSBURG
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Attached, Garage Faces Side, Driveway
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Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Interior Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.69
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2669.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Dryer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Pantry, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Master Downstairs, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Property History for 79 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 20, 2026

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #21428425

$169,000—
Jan 22, 2026

Contract Out

Greater Alabama MLS #21428425

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Jan 22, 2026

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #21428425

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/20/2026

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #21428425

$169,000
01/22/2026

Contract Out

Greater Alabama MLS #21428425

—
01/22/2026

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #21428425

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Public records

79 Riverside Drive

Beds

0

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

2,210 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,210 SqFt

Stories

1

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools near 79 Riverside Drive

This home is within Talladega County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Childersburg Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Childersburg Middle School
Public6 to 8

Childersburg High School
Public9 to 12

AH Watwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 79 Riverside Drive, Childersburg, AL 35044
$169,000
4
2,669
73,616
–
–
2
2,398
–
$125,000
3
2,377
35,719
–
–
2
1,802
38,400
–
–
2
3,738
–
$223,000
–
2,903
–

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