142 County Road 650, Mentone, AL 35984 (MLS# 1539843)

142 County Road 650, Mentone, AL 35984

New Listing

$1,600,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 2,305 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 21,780 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,600,000 List Date: 7/31/2026 Last Modified: 8/01/2026

Overview

Description

Extrordinary property overlooking DeSoto Falls in Mentone Treasured for over 80 years by the same family this is a rare opportunity to own a legacy property with sweeping views of DeSoto Falls. Located on the crest of the DeSoto Falls basin are Cliff House & Canyon View Cottage. These two charming custom cottages, each thoughtfully nestled into the natural landscape create a true one of a kind property that rarely comes to market. Cliff House boasts a stunning, unobstructed view of DeSoto Falls, with expansive windows and outdoor living space that puts the waterfall and basin on full display, morning to evening. The custom home features a split-plan open living area vaulted with wood walls, ceilings & a unique fireplace. The kitchen features stainless appliances, granite counters and custom cabinetry, opening to inviting living and dining areas made for long dinners, easy mornings, and the kind of gatherings that turn into memories. Each home also includes a private primary suite, ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1539843

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 2305
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Tax Records
Living Area: 2305
Living Area Source: Tax Records
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 2018
ADU YN: Yes
STVR YN: Yes
New Construction YN: No
Builder's Warranty YN: No
Home Warranty YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Square Feet: 21780
Lot Size Dimensions: 134x119x183x185
Association YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 694.14
Deed Book: 868
Deed Page: 94

Property Features

Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Propane Cooktop; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Cabin; Contemporary Attic Features: None Basement: Crawl Space Construction Materials: Block; Frame; Wood Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric Exterior Features: Awning(s); Private Entrance; Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fireplace Features: Family Room; Gas Log; Other Flooring: Hardwood; Luxury Vinyl; Tile Foundation Details: Block Heating: Central; Dual Fuel; Propane Interior Features: Bar; Beamed Ceilings; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); En Suite; High Speed Internet; Kitchen Island; Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures; Open Floorplan; Primary Downstairs; Recessed Lighting; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Closet Levels: One; Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Bluff; Brow Lot; Landscaped; Native Plants; Waterfall; Wooded Other Equipment: Dehumidifier Other Structures: Storage Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Gravel Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s); Deck; Front Porch; Porch - Screened Pool Features: None Possession: Negotiable Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Gravel Roof: Metal Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s) Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Not Available; Water Connected; Propane View: Canyon; Garden; Panoramic; River; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows; Shades Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Sunroom

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-31
Auction YN: No
Equitable Ownership Interest Listing: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Office Exclusive: No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 142
Street Name: County Road 650
County: DeKalb
State: AL
Postal Code: 35984
Subdivision Name: Desoto Falls Park

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Extrordinary property overlooking DeSoto Falls in Mentone Treasured for over 80 years by the same family this is a rare opportunity to own a legacy property with sweeping views of DeSoto Falls. Located on the crest of the DeSoto Falls basin are Cliff House & Canyon View Cottage. These two charming custom cottages, each thoughtfully nestled into the natural landscape create a true one of a kind property that rarely comes to market. Cliff House boasts a stunning, unobstructed view of DeSoto Falls, with expansive windows and outdoor living space that puts the waterfall and basin on full display, morning to evening. The custom home features a split-plan open living area vaulted with wood walls, ceilings & a unique fireplace. The kitchen features stainless appliances, granite counters and custom cabinetry, opening to inviting living and dining areas made for long dinners, easy mornings, and the kind of gatherings that turn into memories. Each home also includes a private primary suite, second bedroom, in-unit laundry, and generous storage. Canyon View Cottage is handicapped accessible, offering easy-access living so guests or family members with mobility needs can be part of every gathering. Privately set in the natural landscape, the cottage has a lovely screened porch, vaulted living area and an accessible kitchen & bath. A wonderful place to unwind and relax. Just a short walk from Cliff House, this cottage is beautifully set up for family enjoyment and privacy. Whether used as a family compound, an income-producing dual rental, or a private escape, this is a rare location and an even rarer chance to own it.
Inclusions: Sold furnished with exception of some art.
Directions: From I 59 take the Mentone Exit and hwy 117 to Tutweiler Gap & go rt. At 4 way stop go straight toward Desoto Falls & turn rt on CR 650. Must have appointment

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-31T17:51:45Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-07-31

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Property Condition

Year Built Effective: 2017-12-31

License Number Info

Listing Agent’s State of Licensure: AL
Listing Agent’s License Number: 67350
Listing Office’s State of Licensure: AL
Listing Office’s License Number: 104174

Room Types

Bathroom Level: First
Bedroom Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Sunroom Level: First
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Sunroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number: 13-02-04-0-000-024.000
Elementary School: Valley Head Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Valley Head Middle
High School: Valley Head High
Tax Annual Amount: 2209.52
Tax Legal Description: DESOTO FALLS PARK BLK Q LOT 6 S4 T6S R10E PLUS VACATED STREET .50AC (C)
Additional Parcels YN: No

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU/STVR) Info

ADU Permitted: Yes
ADU Transferrable Permit: No
STVR Transferrable Permit: No

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Propane Cooktop: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes
Washer: Yes
Washer/Dryer: Yes

Architectural Style

Cabin: Yes
Contemporary: Yes

Attic Features

None: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes
Frame: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Exterior Features

Awning(s): Yes
Private Entrance: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Bluff: Yes
Brow Lot: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Native Plants: Yes
Waterfall: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Equipment

Dehumidifier: Yes

Other Structures

Storage: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Road Frontage Type

County Road: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Road Surface Type

Gravel: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Sewer Not Available: Yes
Water Connected: Yes
Propane: Yes

View

Canyon: Yes
Garden: Yes
Panoramic: Yes
River: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes

Parking Features

Circular Driveway: Yes
Gravel: Yes

Security Features

Closed Circuit Camera(s): Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

Levels

One: Yes
Two: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Awning(s): Yes
Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Porch - Screened: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Window Features

Insulated Windows: Yes
Shades: Yes

Fireplace Features

Family Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Other: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Luxury Vinyl: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Dual Fuel: Yes
Propane: Yes

Interior Features

Bar: Yes
Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
En Suite: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Primary Downstairs: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Smart Thermostat: Yes
Split Bedrooms: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Closet: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Dimensions
Living Room	First	20.33	19.50	20.33 x 19.5
Dining Room	First	14.50	8.00	14.5 x 8
Kitchen	First	14.50	11.42	14.5 x 11.42
Primary Bedroom	First	12.17	10.75	12.17 x 10.75
Primary Bathroom	First	10.42	5.08	10.42 x 5.08
Sunroom	First	14.75	11.67	14.75 x 11.67
Bedroom	First	11.33	10.33	11.33 x 10.33
Bathroom	First	10.33	6.00	10.33 x 6
Bath Half	First	6.00	4.67	6 x 4.67
Laundry	First	6.00	4.08	6 x 4.08

Listing Office: Century 21 BELLORA

Last Updated: August - 01 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.