$682,000
SOLD JUN 5, 2023
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,471 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$276 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

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 Sotheby's International Realty Homewood Listed on: 05/17/2023

LAH Sotheby's International Realty 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
Current Estimated Value
$650,145

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 Sotheby's International Realty 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
0.31%

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 Sotheby's International Realty Homewood
Buyer's Agent
Ginger Busby
LAH Sotheby's International Realty 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 Sotheby's International Realty 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

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $304,450 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $682,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $640,000 --
Warranty Deed $420,000 --
Warranty Deed $283,500 None Available
Survivorship Deed $459,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $420,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $102,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $312,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $12,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $226,800 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $367,920 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $175,000 Unknown
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

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1353943

Greater Alabama MLS

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