Land with Home for Sale in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
9801 Old Watermelon Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Set behind gates on a premier corner lot along the 14th hole of NorthRiver Yacht Club, this extraordinary French-inspired estate offers over 11,400 sq ft of masterfully built living space designed for generations. Constructed with an 18x24 steel I-beam structure and topped with a 100-year slate roof, the home blends timeless architecture with modern resilience. Inside are 10 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, an all-wood study, theater, exercise room with sauna, wine cellar with reinforced construction, multiple dining areas, and five wood-burning fireplaces. The chef's kitchen opens to an expansive outdoor living area complete with a full kitchen, screened porch, and gunite saltwater pool overlooking the course. Additional highlights include 127 Pella windows, copper gutters, cobblestone drive, gated video security, whole-house generator, and a 5-car garage. A rare opportunity to own a home that would be extraordinarily costly to recreate today without the wait. Virtual tour link below.
Location
- Street address
- 9801 Old Watermelon Rd
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Community
- Northriver
- Elevation
- 454 feet
Directions
From New Watermelon Road turn left onto Lake Nicol Road, turn left onto Old Watermelon Road. House will be on the left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.29 acres
- MLS #
- WAMLS 173052
- Posted
Parcels
- 21-04-17-2-001-001.004
Legal description
Lot 1 Of Res Lot 1 Northriver No 2
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Independent
Lot
- Vegetation
- Wooded
- Features
- Corner Lot, On Golf Course, Trees
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Pool
- Patio, Porch
- Features
- Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler Irrigation
Structure
- Stories
- 3
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Brick
- Roof
- Slate
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 10, Bedroom x 10
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Tankless Water Heater
- Features
- Ceiling Fans, Home Office, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Separate Formal Dining Room, Soaking Tub, Wet Bar
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Rock Quarry | Elementary |
| Northridge | Middle |
| Northridge | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | New listing | $3,000,000 | — | WAMLS |