NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1459 Milner Crescent S Birmingham, AL 35205

Highland Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $588,000 - $736,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,471 Sq Ft
$274/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2023

Last sale price $682,000 $276 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,909/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Attic
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of June 2023

Welcome to 1459 Milner Crescent, a historic home located in the heart of Birmingham's highly sought-after Highland Park neighborhood. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is situated on a beautiful tree-lined street & offers an abundance of modern comforts while maintaining its historic charm. As you enter the gate you're welcomed by an inviting & spacious front porch. Inside you'll find tall ceilings, gorgeous hardwoods, 2 light-filled sunrooms, 2 fireplaces & a well-appointed kitchen. Main-level living spaces include a well-appointed kitchen, formal living room, den, sunroom & dining room as well as a grand foyer entrance. Upstairs you'll find the primary owner's suite featuring a fireplace and ensuite bath, 3 nicely sized additional bedrooms, and an enclosed sleeping porch. Location-wise, this home is hard to beat - situated on a quiet street & walkable to phenomenal restaurants, bars, coffee shops & multiple parks. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ginger Busby

LAH - Homewood Listed on: 05/17/2023

LAH - Homewood

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Cornelius

ARC Realty Mountain Brook

ARC Realty Mountain Brook

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,288

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Compactor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Stone or Rock in Basement

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,288

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/1353943?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2471
  • Legal Description: LOT 36 BLK 2 MILNER LD CO 1ST ADD TO BHAM
  • Historic Register: Yes
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 252.93
  • Number Levels: 2+ Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 276
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL), Master Bedroom (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Hardwood
  • Number Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|Sunroom1|Office1|Kitchen1|Den1|FullBath1|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Sunroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Office/Study, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Den/Family (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Office/Study (LVL 1), Sunroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Partial Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Basement Style III: Rock/Stone
  • Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
  • Kitchen Equipment: Compactor Built-In, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (UPLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1327
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1144

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Tankless

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking, Off Street Parking, On Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2471

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 28-00-06-1-019-015.000
  • Number Acres: 0.18

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
  • Annual Tax: 3288

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Shook Christopher Lynn
Bought by
Shook Christopher Lynn and Cullum John William
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$677,202

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2023
Closed on
Jun 5, 2023
Sold by
Fuson Andrew and Fuson Erin
Bought by
Shook Christopher Lynn
Seller's Agent
Ginger Busby
LAH - Homewood
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Cornelius
ARC Realty Mountain Brook
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$682,000
Premium/Discount to List
$57,000
9.12%
Views
15

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.35%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2022
Closed on
Jul 19, 2022
Sold by
Beckwith Michael A
Bought by
Fuson Erin and Fuson Andrew
Seller's Agent
Hunter Chapman
LAH - Homewood
Buyer's Agent
Ginger Busby
LAH - Homewood
List Price
$539,900
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,100
18.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.67%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2019
Closed on
Oct 9, 2019
Sold by
Chastain Richard Aaron
Bought by
Beckwith Michael A
Seller's Agent
Melvin Upchurch
LIST Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Hunter Chapman
LAH - Homewood
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-6.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.30%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2011
Sold by
Brand Jack W and Brand Sallie M
Bought by
Chastain Richard Aaron and Chastain Kathryn Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$12,000
Interest Rate
4.24%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2006
Sold by
Lewis Lesley E
Bought by
Brand Jack W and Brand Sallie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$367,920
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shook Christopher Lynn $304,450 None Listed On Document
Shook Christopher Lynn $682,000 None Listed On Document
Fuson Erin $640,000 --
Beckwith Michael A $420,000 --
Chastain Richard Aaron $283,500 None Available
Brand Jack W $459,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fuson Andrew $300,000
Previous Owner Beckwith Michael A $420,000
Previous Owner Chastain Richard A $102,000
Previous Owner Chastain Richard Aaron $312,000
Previous Owner Chastain Richard A $12,000
Previous Owner Chastain Richard Aaron $226,800
Previous Owner Brand Jack W $367,920
Previous Owner Lewis Lesley E $100,000
Previous Owner Lewis Lesley E $175,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Sold $682,000 +9.1% $276 / Sq Ft
05/17/2023 05/17/23 For Sale $625,000 -2.3% $253 / Sq Ft
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Sold $640,000 +18.5% $259 / Sq Ft
07/14/2022 07/14/22 For Sale $539,900 +28.5% $218 / Sq Ft
10/09/2019 10/09/19 Sold $420,000 -4.5% $170 / Sq Ft
09/11/2019 09/11/19 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2019 07/29/19 Price Changed $439,900 -2.0% $178 / Sq Ft
07/12/2019 07/12/19 For Sale $449,000 -- $182 / 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 $3,777 $61,360 -- --
2022 $3,288 $46,330 $22,400 $23,930
2021 $3,033 $42,810 $22,400 $20,410
2020 $2,756 $38,990 $22,400 $16,590
2019 $2,701 $38,240 $0 $0
2018 $2,464 $34,980 $0 $0
2017 $2,308 $32,820 $0 $0
2016 $2,276 $32,380 $0 $0
2015 $2,067 $29,500 $0 $0
2014 $1,867 $30,860 $0 $0
2013 $1,867 $30,860 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ginger Busby

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ginger Busby

    LAH - Homewood

    (205) 612-3834

    4 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Ginger Busby
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  • Patrick Cornelius

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Patrick Cornelius

    ARC Realty Mountain Brook

    (205) 657-1505

    4 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Patrick Cornelius
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  • Hunter Chapman

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Hunter Chapman

    LAH - Homewood

    (205) 365-4160

    2 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Hunter Chapman
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  • Melvin Upchurch

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Melvin Upchurch

    LIST Birmingham

    (205) 223-6192

    3 in this area

    318 Total Sales

    Melvin Upchurch
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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1353943

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 28-00-06-1-019-015.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35205 Highland Park

1459 Milner Crescent S, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 1459 Milner Crescent S, Birmingham, AL 35205 since 17 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $677,202, approximately $274 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1459 Milner Crescent S is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Avondale Elementary School, W.E. Putnam Middle School Magnet, and George W. Carver High School.

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