Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds4,635 sqft
886 Cove Road, Mentone, AL 35984
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.65 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$142/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Reduced price on a remarkable home! Wake up to the soothing sound of rustling leaves and start your day with a cup of coffee on the massive, screened porch. The open-concept design effortlessly connects the living, dining & kitchen areas where you’ll find plenty of space to entertain your friends and family. An abundance of large windows and high ceilings flood the rooms with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that welcomes everyone home. Adventure awaits! Discover the wonders...Reduced price on a remarkable home! Wake up to the soothing sound of rustling leaves and start your day with a cup of coffee on the massive, screened porch. The open-concept design effortlessly connects the living, dining & kitchen areas where you’ll find plenty of space to entertain your friends and family. An abundance of large windows and high ceilings flood the rooms with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that welcomes everyone home. Adventure awaits! Discover the wonders of DeSoto State Park through scenic hikes & waterfalls or unwind by fishing in the West Fork Little River in your very own 4+ acre backyard. A stone’s throw down stream are several of Alabama’s top-rated summer camps, where kids can be kids again. Highly motivated sellers are excited to pass this home on to a family who will enjoy it as they have for many, many years. Don't miss your chance at this exceptional value!
  • Listed by: Hampton Vinoski 205.969.8910 hvinoski@arcrealtyco.com Brokerage DRE #149565 • ARC Realty Cahaba Heights
Listing closed: 02/27/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Greater Alabama MLS, MLS#: 1360446

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$652,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

Mentone, AL

9 comparable properties found

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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$485,000 | 16018 County Road 89, Mentone, AL 35984
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$493,900 | 611-5 Cove Road, Mentone, AL 35984
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Square Feet
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$652,000 | 3028 Highway 19, Mentone, IN 46539
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Sold 11/01/24

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5,596
Square Feet
12.14
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a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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Sold 11/19/24

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Square Feet
0.54
Acres
$695,000 | 73 Hull Street, Mentone, AL 35984
1/14
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Sold 12/30/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of ARC Realty Cahaba Heights

Sold By Emerald Realty of Alabama, LLC

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Property Information for 886 Cove Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: 2+ Story
  • Subdivision Name: MENTONE
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Lake
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Lot Size: 4.65 AC / 202,554 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I59 HWY 117 to Mentone left on Cove Road behind Mentone Market right on CR648 approx 1/10 mile driveway is on right.
  • Latitude: 34.579945
  • Longitude: -85.572665
  • MLS Area Major: Dekalb County
  • Senior Community: No
  • Water Body Name: WEST FORK LITTLE RIVER
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 10-08-27-0-001-005.012
School Information
  • Elementary School: VALLEY HEAD
  • High School: VALLEY HEAD
  • Middle Or Junior School: VALLEY HEAD
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Driveway
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Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 300.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.65
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 4635.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1995
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Farm Information
  • Horse: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Private Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Freezer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Blower Fan, Family Room, Wood Burning, Outside, Masonry, Gas Log, Stone, Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Laminate Counters
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)

Property History for 886 Cove Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2024

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #1360446

$660,000
Feb 19, 2024

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #1360446

Jan 11, 2024

Contract Out

Greater Alabama MLS #1360446

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2024

Sold

Greater Alabama MLS #1360446

$660,000
02/19/2024

Contract Signed

Greater Alabama MLS #1360446

01/11/2024

Contract Out

Greater Alabama MLS #1360446

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

Public Records for 886 Cove Road

Taxable ValueLand$11,620Additions$54,320Total$65,940
Tax Record2025$2,682 ($223 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,426 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,426 SqFtStories2Lot Size202,554 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995CountyDEKALBAPN10-08-27-0-001-005.012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 886 Cove Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Public - 10 to 12
Public - K to 12
Public - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Valley Head High School
PublicPK to 12

DeKalb County Technology Center
Public10 to 12

Dekalb Annex School
PublicK to 12

DeKalb County Alternative School
Public5 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 886 Cove Road, Mentone, AL 35984
$660,000
6
4,635
202,554
1,665
156,816
1
872
252,648
127,631
1
1,016
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