$515,000
SOLD DEC 6, 2024
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,726 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$298 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Covered Deck
  • Attic
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome home to 1231 Dunston Avenue! In the heart of Crestline Park, this is one of the most spacious cottages in the neighborhood. Separating itself from the traditional layout, this home features an expansive second living space, open kitchen, and walk-in master bathroom and closet that truly set it apart in uniqueness. The covered porch offers a fantastic opportunity to host Saturday game day or simply enjoy a morning coffee in peace. Basement access provides so much storage in this home. Updates include, Roof (2023), HVAC and Water Heater (2019), screened porch (2021), interior paint (2024), carpet (2024), insulation (2024). This is truly one of the gems of Crestline Park! Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fulton Williams

LAH Sotheby's International Realty Crestline Listed on: 10/31/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathryn Romanchuk

RealtySouth-MB-Crestline

RealtySouth-MB-Crestline

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,043

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,726 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Screened Deck

Schools

  • Avondale Elementary School
  • Putnam Middle School
  • Woodlawn High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,043

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21401321?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1726
  • Legal Description: Lot 13 Blk 1 1St Add To Crestline Park
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 289.11
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 298.38
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: French Doors, Recess Lighting
  • Floors: Hardwood
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Den1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Bonus1|Laundry1|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Bonus, On Level: 1
  • Room 11: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Bonus (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (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: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Disposal, Dishwasher Built-In, Stove-Gas
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1726

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Siding-Wood
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Covered (DECK), Open (DECK), Screened (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1726
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: AVONDALE
  • Middle School: PUTNAM, W E
  • High School: WOODLAWN

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-00-34-1-014-004.000
  • Number Acres: 0.24

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: AVONDALE
  • High School: WOODLAWN
  • Jr Middle School: PUTNAM, W E

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2024
Closed on
Dec 6, 2024
Sold by
Abele Woodford Emma and Thomas Jay
Bought by
Mayer Jane Carlisle and Willis Richard
Seller's Agent
Fulton Williams
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Crestline
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Romanchuk
RealtySouth-MB-Crestline
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
3.21%
Views
140
Current Estimated Value
$533,599

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,599
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.19%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$249,096
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$278,188

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2020
Sold by
Abele Matthew K
Bought by
Abele Emma A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,400
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2019
Closed on
May 31, 2019
Sold by
Oconnor James
Bought by
Abele Matthew K
Seller's Agent
Isabelle Lawson
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Buyer's Agent
Isabelle Lawson
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
List Price
$339,500
Sold Price
$360,500
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
6.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2016
Closed on
Jun 7, 2016
Sold by
Greenhalgh Edwin R
Bought by
Oconnor James and Oconnor Patricia
Seller's Agent
Isabelle Lawson
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Buyer's Agent
Isabelle Lawson
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$305,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.77%
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1998
Sold by
Lowe Shawn Vardell and Lowe Jennifer S
Bought by
Greenhalgh Edwin R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,700
Interest Rate
6.75%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $515,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $360,500 --
Warranty Deed $360,500 --
Warranty Deed $305,000 --
Warranty Deed $126,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $288,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $305,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $238,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $120,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $119,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/06/2024 12/06/24 Sold $515,000 +3.2% $298 / Sq Ft
10/31/2024 10/31/24 For Sale $499,000 +38.4% $289 / Sq Ft
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Sold $360,500 +6.2% $209 / Sq Ft
04/02/2019 04/02/19 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2019 04/01/19 For Sale $339,500 +11.3% $197 / Sq Ft
06/07/2016 06/07/16 Sold $305,000 0.0% $177 / Sq Ft
04/24/2016 04/24/16 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2016 04/23/16 For Sale $305,000 -- $177 / 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 $3,043 $46,560 -- --
2022 $2,754 $38,980 $21,160 $17,820
2021 $2,554 $36,220 $18,400 $17,820
2020 $2,264 $32,210 $18,400 $13,810
2019 $2,045 $29,200 $0 $0
2018 $2,208 $31,440 $0 $0
2017 $1,986 $28,380 $0 $0
2016 $1,625 $23,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,478 $21,380 $0 $0
2014 $1,355 $21,240 $0 $0
2013 $1,355 $21,240 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21401321

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 23-00-34-1-014-004.000