938 5th St

Florala, AL 36442

$279,900
Price
4
Beds
4,016 Sq. Ft.
$70 / Sq. Ft.
4,016
Sq. Ft.
$70
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Historic beauty in florala just blocks off lake jackson. Home has been upgraded and is remarkable inside with all the historic charm remaining. Home is grand and of enormous size inside including 2 down stair living rooms as well as an upstairs living room. Home has a large open kitchen that connects to a formal dining as well as living room and is perfect for family enjoyment. The home has tall 12 ft ceilings as well as a grand staircase to the upstairs. All original fireplaces remain intact to...Historic beauty in florala just blocks off lake jackson. Home has been upgraded and is remarkable inside with all the historic charm remaining. Home is grand and of enormous size inside including 2 down stair living rooms as well as an upstairs living room. Home has a large open kitchen that connects to a formal dining as well as living room and is perfect for family enjoyment. The home has tall 12 ft ceilings as well as a grand staircase to the upstairs. All original fireplaces remain intact to include one in the master bath - great for relaxing. Property also includes a great outside area with a large upstairs deck, covered front and back porches, storage building and great size backyard. Located just minutes to schools, parks, and all the things quite florala has to offer.
  1. Listed by Christa V Merrifield • Brokerage DRE #1021152 • Merrifield & Pilcher Realty
    P: (850)-428-3298 C: (850)-428-3298 christamerrifield@yahoo.com
  2. Listed by Greggory A Floyd • Brokerage DRE #1021152 • Merrifield & Pilcher Realty
    P: (850)-865-0781 C: (850)-865-0781 gregfloyd1976@gmail.com

Property Details for 938 5th Street

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Lake
Zoning
City
Architectural Style
Victorian
Subdivision Name
LOTS 17 & 18 BLK 18 HUGHES
LISTING UPDATED: 01/23/2026 05:18 PM

Property Details for 938 5th Street

StatusActive
MLS #992267
Days on Market22
Taxes$905 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1903
Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
CountyCovington County

Location

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Building Information for 938 5th Street

Stories2Year Built1903Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,810 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,440 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,364

Property Taxes

$75

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 938 5th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: EAST ON 5TH STREET TO THE HOME ON LEFT 2 BLOCKS
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • MLS Area Minor: 3006 - Other Counties
  • MLS Area Major: 30 - Other Counties
  • Latitude: 31.002218
  • Longitude: -86.330783
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 3006 - Other Counties
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: See Remarks
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: See Remarks
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: See Remarks
  • Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: DB/PG>2004/1160 1/9/04 LOTS 17 & 18 BLK 18 HUGHES ADD PB 1 PG 1 SEC 22 T6N R21W
  • Garage 2: false
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: DB/PG>2004/1160 1/9/04 LOTS 17 & 18 BLK 18 HUGHES ADD PB 1 PG 1 SEC 22 T6N R21W
  • Parcel Number: 23 32 05 22 1 001 013.002
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $905
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $905
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2025.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: See Remarks
  • Middle Or Junior School: See Remarks
  • High School: See Remarks
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
  • General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 495.0
  • Building Area Source: County PA Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100X150
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Building Area Total: 4016.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14810.4
  • General Property Info:Below Ground SqFt: 495.0
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
  • Waterview: Lake2
  • LotParcel Access: City Road, Paved Road
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Sidewalk, Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Tax Year: 2025.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1903.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Victorian
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Foundation Off Grade, Roof Metal, Siding Vinyl, Siding Wood
  • Occupancy Status: Occupied
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Energy: AC - Central Elect, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Columns, Fenced Back Yard, Yard Building
  • Construction Materials: Foundation Off Grade, Siding Vinyl, Siding Wood
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck Open, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch, Porch Open
  • Fencing: Fenced Privacy
  • General Property Info:Pool: No
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: None
  • Exterior: Balcony, Columns, Deck Open, Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Privacy, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch, Porch Open, Workshop, Yard Building
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Raised, Fireplace, Fireplace 2+, Newly Painted, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas
  • Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bonus Room, Full Bathroom, Balcony, Foyer, Half Bathroom
  • Rooms Total: 14.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • Interior: Ceiling Raised, Fireplace, Fireplace 2, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Newly Painted, Split Bedroom, WasherDryer Hookup
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveOven Electric
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 19
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 16
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 15
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
Room 6
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 16
Room 7
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 17
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 15
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 32.0
  • Room Width: 30.0
  • Room Dimensions: 32 x 30
Room 11
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 5
Room 12
  • Room Type: Balcony
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 7
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 938 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

ECAR #992267

$279,900
Jan 14, 2026

Pending

ECAR #992267

Jan 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

ECAR #992267

$279,900
Oct 4, 2025

Expired

ECAR #973154

$279,900
Aug 19, 2025

Withdrawn

ECAR #973154

$279,900
Apr 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #973154

$299,900
Dec 18, 2018

Sold

ECAR #794678

$140,000
Nov 19, 2018

Pending

ECAR #794678

Mar 26, 2018

Listed (Active)

ECAR #794678

$164,900
Sep 1, 2012

Expired

ECAR #581120

$175,000
Jul 23, 2012

Listed (Active)

ECAR #581120

$175,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

ECAR #992267

$279,900
01/14/2026

Pending

ECAR #992267

01/06/2026

Listed (Active)

ECAR #992267

$279,900
10/04/2025

Expired

ECAR #973154

$279,900
08/19/2025

Withdrawn

ECAR #973154

$279,900
04/05/2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #973154

$299,900
12/18/2018

Sold

ECAR #794678

$140,000
11/19/2018

Pending

ECAR #794678

03/26/2018

Listed (Active)

ECAR #794678

$164,900
09/01/2012

Expired

ECAR #581120

$175,000
07/23/2012

Listed (Active)

ECAR #581120

$175,000

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Schools near 938 5th Street

This home is within Covington County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 7 to 9
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ws Harlan Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Florala High School
Public7 to 12

Florala City Middle School
Public7 to 9

Red Level High School
Public7 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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938 5th Street is a single family home for sale in Florala, AL 36442. This property was listed for sale on January 6, 2026 by Merrifield & Pilcher Realty, it's currently listed at $279,900. It has been on the market for a total of 22 days and was last sold on December 18, 2018. This listing's school district is Covington County School District. Nearby schools include Ws Harlan Elementary School, Florala High School and Florala City Middle School. 938 5th Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 4,016 sqft single family home built in 1903.

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