Three-Bedroom Single-Family Home on 2.37 Acres – Montgomery, AL – $198,000

Property Overview

Set on 2.37 acres in Montgomery’s Goodwin Heights subdivision, this one-story single-family home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1,964 square feet of interior living area. Built in 1960, the home features a spacious open floor plan centered around a large great room and dining area, with numerous windows overlooking the mature, tree-covered property.

The primary bedroom is positioned on the left side of the home as you enter, while the two additional bedrooms are located on the right for convenient separation. The primary suite was enlarged by the current owner and includes an expanded bathroom and large walk-in closet. A covered front porch welcomes you into the home, while two rear patio areas extend the living space outdoors.

Interior Features

Exterior, Land & Outdoor Features

The property encompasses 2.37 acres with mature trees and a city-lot setting. A covered front porch provides a defined entry area, while two large patio areas at the rear create additional outdoor spaces.

The rear yard includes a substantial workshop and storage building, along with additional storage. The property also features partial fencing and an attached two-car garage.

Utilities, Construction & Property Details

• One-story single-family residence
• Built in 1960
• Stucco exterior
• Slab foundation
• Public water
• Septic tank
• Electricity available
• Cable available
• Attached two-car garage
• Partial fencing
• Fire alarm
• No HOA
• Subdivision: Goodwin Heights
• Parcel/APN: 1005151001033.000

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Montgomery is Alabama’s capital city and the principal population center of Montgomery County. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city’s population at 195,300 as of July 1, 2025, while Montgomery County was estimated at 225,891. The city provides access to government, healthcare, education, military, transportation, cultural, and recreational resources across the capital region.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau – Montgomery QuickFacts  |  U.S. Census Bureau – Montgomery County QuickFacts  |  City of Montgomery – Community

Safety & Crime

Crime statistics are available at the Montgomery Police Department and FBI Crime Data Explorer levels. Montgomery’s police department cautions that its online crime-mapping information consists of incidents as initially reported and may differ from final annual statistics.

For 2024, an FBI Crime Data Explorer-based compilation reports 1,173 violent offenses and 4,375 property offenses attributed to the Montgomery Police Department’s reporting area. These are citywide law-enforcement statistics and should not be interpreted as conditions at this property or in a specific neighborhood.

Sources: City of Montgomery Police – Crime Data  |  FBI Crime Data Explorer  |  American Factbook – Montgomery Crime Data

Schools & Education

Nearby schools identified for the property include Flowers Elementary School, Goodwyn Middle School, and Lee High School. A current property-level listing source identifies these schools as approximately 0.7 mile, 0.6 mile, and 1.9 miles from the property respectively and identifies them as assigned schools. School attendance boundaries can change, so buyers should confirm current enrollment eligibility directly with Montgomery Public Schools before relying on assignment information.

Montgomery also provides access to higher-education programs and community educational resources throughout the city.

Sources: Redfin – 3932 Sunset Dr Property Record  |  City of Montgomery – Community

Healthcare & Hospitals

Montgomery offers several hospital and healthcare resources. Baptist Medical Center East is a 176-bed acute-care hospital at 400 Taylor Road, while Baptist Medical Center South is a 492-bed acute-care hospital at 2105 E South Blvd. The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System also has a facility on Perry Hill Road in Montgomery.

Sources: Baptist Medical Center East  |  Baptist Medical Center South  |  Alabama Hospital Association – Hospital Directory

Housing Market History

The following five-year series uses the same metric and geography throughout: the FHFA All-Transactions House Price Index for Montgomery County, Alabama. The index uses 2000 as its base year and is reported annually. It is historical market data and does not predict future property values.

From 2021 through 2025, the Montgomery County index increased from 124.21 to 156.19, an overall increase of approximately 25.7%. Zillow’s Montgomery market data also reports a typical home value of $152,837 as of August 31, 2026, with a 2.1% year-over-year increase. The ZIP 36109 area had a typical Zillow Home Value Index of $156,111 at the same date.

Sources: FRED / Federal Housing Finance Agency – Montgomery County House Price Index  |  Zillow – Montgomery Housing Market

Transportation & Access

Montgomery’s transportation network includes roadway, public-transit, bicycle, pedestrian, rail, and air-transportation planning through the city’s Planning Department and Metropolitan Planning Organization. The M Transit system provides public bus service throughout the city.

Montgomery Regional Airport is located at 4445 Selma Highway and provides commercial air service from the capital region. The airport’s official directions identify I-65 and I-85 among the principal regional routes providing access to Montgomery and the airport.

Sources: City of Montgomery – Planning & Transportation  |  City of Montgomery – Getting Around  |  Montgomery Regional Airport – Directions

Shopping & Everyday Services

Montgomery provides a broad range of everyday services throughout the city, including grocery, pharmacy, banking, restaurants, retail, home services, and other community businesses. City services include sanitation, recycling, public works, water services, and other resident resources.

Montgomery’s sanitation department currently serves approximately 70,000 customers per week, with regular garbage collection, curbside yard-waste collection, bulk-trash services, and designated Saturday drop-off locations.

Sources: City of Montgomery – Public Services  |  City of Montgomery – Sanitation

Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Parks and Recreation maintains more than 60 parks along with trails, athletic facilities, community centers, and other recreational resources. City recreation resources include natural areas, playgrounds, sports facilities, riverfront amenities, pools, and seasonal programs.

The city’s September–December 2026 activity guide provides current information about programs, community centers, sports complexes, aquatics, and seasonal events.

Sources: City of Montgomery – Parks, Trails & Recreation  |  City of Montgomery – September–December 2026 Activity Guide

Utilities & Connectivity

Property-specific utility information includes public water, septic tank service, electricity availability, and cable availability. The property record identifies the wastewater system as septic rather than public sewer.

At the city level, Montgomery’s utility and public-service resources include water services, sanitation, electricity infrastructure, telecommunications, and other municipal services. Alabama Power identifies the Montgomery area within its Southern Division service territory. City planning materials also identify Montgomery Water and Sanitary Sewer and Alabama Power among the area’s utility providers.

Sources: City of Montgomery – Public Services  |  Alabama Power – Montgomery Area Service Information  |  Alabama Power – Service Territory Map

Development & Planning

Montgomery maintains active planning and land-use processes covering development plans, zoning, subdivisions, transportation improvements, and public hearings. Current 2026 Planning Commission records include development-plan and subdivision matters at various locations throughout Montgomery, but no specific project affecting 3932 Sunset Dr was established through the sources reviewed for this listing.

The city’s Planning Department oversees long-range and transportation planning, including roadway infrastructure, public transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and other transportation projects.

Sources: City of Montgomery – Land Use Division  |  City of Montgomery – Planning Department  |  Montgomery Planning Commission – 2026 Records

Property Summary