$399,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2025

1217 Rumson Dr Birmingham, AL 35226

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,071 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$193 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attic
  • Trace Crossings Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 1217 Rumson Drive, a beautifully maintained residence located in the sweetest neighborhood. This home offers a combination of modern amenities, timeless appeal, and ample living space for both relaxation and entertainment. As you enter, you're greeted by a bright and open-concept living area, featuring beautiful windows that flood the home with natural light. The spacious living room is perfect for unwinding or hosting guests, with a cozy fireplace as its centerpiece. The kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with custom cabinetry and a large center island – ideal for meal prep or casual dining. Whether you're entertaining or cooking for family, this kitchen has everything you need. Schedule a tour and come see this home for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frances Anderson

Fernhill Realty LLC - Birmingham Listed on: 02/12/2025

Co-Listed By

Lauren Shaw

Fernhill Realty LLC - Birmingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Mangos

RealtySouth-Inverness Office

RealtySouth-Inverness Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Split Vanities
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Trace Crossings Elementary School
  • Simmons Middle School
  • Hoover High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21409105?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2071
  • Legal Description: LOT 9 BLK 7 PINEWOOD 2ND ADD P-802
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1979

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window, Recess Lighting
  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|Kitchen1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Laundry1|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Basement Style III: Daylight Basement
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 2046
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2071

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick, Brick Over Foundation, Siding-Wood
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Basement Parking, Driveway Parking, On Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Forced Air, Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2071
  • Internet Service Availability: Unknown

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-00-22-2-005-014.000
  • Number Acres: 0.5

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOOVER

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: TRACE CROSSINGS
  • High School: HOOVER
  • Jr Middle School: SIMMONS, IRA F

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2022
Closed on
Oct 19, 2022
Sold by
Kunze Loren W
Bought by
Auer Kyle
Seller's Agent
Donna Gaskins
ARC Realty - Hoover
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Shaw
Fernhill Realty LLC - Birmingham
List Price
$349,500
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,500
1.57%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$412,396

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$57,396
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.78%
Original Mortgage
$363,165
Outstanding Balance
$350,614
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$61,782

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2020
Sold by
Kunze Brandon E
Bought by
Kunze Loren W

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2012
Closed on
Aug 20, 2012
Sold by
Morris Joshua S
Bought by
Kunze Brandon E and Kunze Loren W
Seller's Agent
Donna Gaskins
ARC Realty - Hoover
Buyer's Agent
Donna Gaskins
ARC Realty - Hoover
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$217,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-3.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.92%
Original Mortgage
$195,300
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2009
Sold by
Summers John H and Summers Frances M
Bought by
Morris Joshua S and Morris Catherine E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,886
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $355,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $217,000 --
Warranty Deed $199,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $363,165 VA
Previous Owner $195,300 Commercial
Previous Owner $195,886 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $399,000 0.0% $193 / Sq Ft
02/12/2025 02/12/25 For Sale $399,000 +12.4% $193 / Sq Ft
10/19/2022 10/19/22 Sold $355,000 +1.6% $171 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/14/2022 09/14/22 For Sale $349,500 +61.1% $169 / Sq Ft
08/22/2012 08/22/12 Sold $217,000 -3.5% $105 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/12/2012 07/12/12 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2012 05/11/12 For Sale $224,900 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,607 $36,640 -- --
2022 $2,202 $31,050 $8,410 $22,640
2021 $1,991 $28,160 $8,410 $19,750
2020 $1,850 $26,070 $8,410 $17,660
2019 $1,724 $24,480 $0 $0
2018 $1,601 $22,780 $0 $0
2017 $1,601 $22,780 $0 $0
2016 $1,601 $22,780 $0 $0
2015 $1,601 $22,780 $0 $0
2014 $1,577 $22,920 $0 $0
2013 $1,577 $22,380 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21409105

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 39-00-22-2-005-014.000