Stunning 10,000± sq ft estate on 15± acres near North River Yacht Club. This luxurious 6-bedroom home offers a perfect blend of elegance, privacy, and convenience—just minutes from downtown Tuscaloosa and Lake Tuscaloosa. Features include a gourmet kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, breakfast room, serving pantry, and china closet. Grand foyer with black and white marble opens to formal living and dining rooms, hearth room, and multiple gathering areas. Mahogany-paneled library and office add richness throughout. Bedrooms include a mix of en-suite and shared baths; the primary suite includes access to a reinforced steel storm cellar. Enjoy a climate-controlled wine cellar, 5 fireplaces, an expansive open porch overlooking peaceful fields, screened-in porch, and 4-car garage. An azalea tree-lined driveway completes this private, elegant retreat.
For sale
$2,750,000
9700 Old Watermelon Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
6beds
11,928sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
14.24 Acres Lot
$2,467,900 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Multiple gathering areasChina closetExpansive open porchClimate-controlled wine cellarGourmet kitchenPeaceful fieldsServing pantry
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 15, 2025 at 03:09pm
Listed by:
Hillary Weiss 205-876-3052,
ARC Realty Mountain Brook
Source: GALMLS,MLS#: 21415682

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Den/Family (ROOM), Dining Room, Bathroom, Great Room, Half Bath (ROOM), Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office/Study (ROOM)
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 4
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Butlers Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- 3+ Systems (HEAT), Central
Cooling
- 3+ Systems (COOL), Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Warming Drawer, 2+ Water Heaters
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Upper Level, Laundry Room, Yes
Features
- Multiple Staircases, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Smooth Ceilings, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Double Vanity, Shared Bath, Sitting Area in Master, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Concrete
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Walk-In,Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Gas Log, Den, Great Room, Hearth/Keeping (FIREPL), Living Room, Master Bedroom, Gas, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 11,928 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 11,928
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Parking (MLVL), Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: 2+ story
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open (PATIO), Screened, Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Covered (DECK), Open (DECK), Screened (DECK), Deck
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Lighting, Sprinkler System
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 14.24 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Horses Permitted, Pasture, Few Trees, Subdivision
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 2104172001001.009
- Special conditions: N/A
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: BBQ Area, Boat Launch, Boats-Motorized Allowed, Clubhouse, Fishing, Gated, Golf, Marina, Street Lights, Swimming Allowed, Walking Paths, Water Access
- Security: Safe Room/Storm Cellar, Security System
- Subdivision: North River Yacht Club
Location
- Region: Tuscaloosa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $65,700
- Annual tax amount: $7
- Price range: $2.8M - $2.8M
- Date on market: 4/12/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
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