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435 5th Street

Ashville, AL 35953

$420,000 $1,770/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

3,538

Sqft

6.26

Acres(Lot)

Description

For more than a century, the Rakestraw Jones Estate has stood as a quiet witness to the changing seasons of Alabama life. Situated on 6.26 acres in the heart of Ashville, this thoughtfully restored 1890s Craftsman offers a rare opportunity to own one of the area's most distinctive historic properties. Encompassing 3,538 square feet, the home welcomes you with soaring ceilings, oversized rooms, and original architectural details rarely found in modern construction. Built from old-growth timber and crafted to endure, it retains the warmth, character, and authenticity that only a home shaped by time can provide. Outside, rustic fieldstone masonry, classic clapboard siding, and a traditional rocking-chair front porch embody the timeless appeal of Southern architecture. The estate also in cludes a two-stall barn and two detached single-car garages, providing ample space for hobbies, animals, equipment, or storage. Beyond the homesite, two wooded parcels are traversed by Little Canoe Creek and back directly to undeveloped state-owned forestry land. Mature hardwoods, abundant wildlife, and flowing water create a setting that feels remarkably private and peaceful. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its historic character, the home offers the best of both worlds: timeless craftsmanship and modern livability. Unlike many historic properties, it is not subject to historic registry restrictions, allowing future owners the freedom to personalize the property as they choose. Located less than two blocks from Ashville Community Park, the Splash Pad, tennis courts, and the St. Clair County Courthouse, the property offers an exceptional balance of privacy and convenience. Whether envisioned as a multi-generational estate, mini-farm, or private retreat, the Rakestraw Jones Estate offers a rare combination of history, acreage, natural beauty, and small-town accessibility.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $420,000

AD Id : 84797158

MLS Id : RTC3242471

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 6.26 Acres

Living Area Size : 3,538

Year Built : 1890

Garage : 2

County : Saint Clair County, AL

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Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 4

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet Roof: Shingle Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Range

Roofing Information

Shingle
Flooring Information

Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Laminate Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Central Has Heating: Yes Cooling: Central Air Has Cooling: Yes WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1890
Exterior Features

Balcony Construction Materials: Wood Siding Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: irregular Lot Description: Wooded, Private, Views, Other Lot Size Area: 6.26 Lot Acres: 6.26

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Style: Victorian

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$420000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $860

Parking Information

Total Parking: 2 Detached, Concrete

Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

School Information

Elementary School: Ashville Elementary School Junior High School: Ashville Middle School Senior High School: Ashville High School
Utility Information

Water Available Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
Location Information

Subdivision: None City: Ashville Direction: From the St. County Courthouse, drive .15 mile down 5th St and home is on the left.

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MLS: REALTRAC #3242471 LISTED BY: Guy Fain, eXp Realty 888-519-5113 SOURCE: REALTRAC (RT RealTracs) (Listings courtesy of REALTRAC (RT RealTracs) as distributed by MLS GRID)