$485,000
UNDER CONTRACT $14K PRICE DROP

1517 Laurens St Birmingham, AL 35242

North Shelby County Neighborhood

Estimated payment $2,926/month

Total Views 7,607
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,383 Sq Ft
$204 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Property
  • Covered Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Greystone Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

Rare Opportunity in Sought-After Beaumont – Immaculate Charleston-Style Gem! Don’t miss the chance to own the most popular cottage floor plan in Hoover’s beloved Beaumont subdivision! This beautifully updated 4BR/2.5BA home is move-in ready with fresh paint inside and out, new upstairs carpet, hardwood stairs, and rebuilt fencing. The open, light-filled layout includes a gas fireplace, formal dining, and a granite kitchen with stainless appliances, gas stove, and updated sink. The main-level primary suite features double vanities, soaking tub, new shower door, and walk-in closet. A bonus room on the main level offers flexibility as an office, nursery, or 5th BR. Outside, enjoy a screened patio, fenced yard with fountain, and balcony access upstairs, and a 2-car garage. Set in a charming Charleston-style neighborhood with parks, sidewalks, nature trail by Lake Heather, top-rated schools, and easy access to everything. This is style, comfort, and location—all in one rare package!

Listing Agent

Rita Maples

ERA King Real Estate - Birmingham Listed on: 05/23/2025

ERA King Real Estate - Birmingham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,870

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Interior Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Screened Porch
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

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  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
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  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Property
  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Screened Deck
  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Greystone Elementary School
  • Berry Middle School
  • Spain Park High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Central Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Park
  • Trails

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,870

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Alley, Curb and Gutters, Paved Road, Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21419712?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2383
  • Legal Description: Beaumont PH 4 RES LOT 89A
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 203.52
  • Loft: Yes
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 203.52
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2008

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting
  • Fireplace Details: Tile (FIREPL), Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Office1|HalfBath1|Laundry1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Loft2|FullBath2|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Office/Study, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Loft, On Level: 2
  • Room 13: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Dining Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1), Office/Study (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Loft (LVL 2+)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Convection Oven, Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Ice Maker Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Gas
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down, Walk-In
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1375
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1008

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: Siding-Hardiplank
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Covered (DECK), Open (DECK), Screened (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System, Porch, Porch Screened
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Patio Type: Covered - (PATIO), Open (PATIO), Screened (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Rear
  • Number Garage Spaces Main Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, On Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Dual Systems (HEAT), Gas Heat, Heat Pump (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Dual Systems (COOL), Electric (COOL), Heat Pump (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2383
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Park, Private Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking Paths

Fee Information

  • Library Fee: Yes
  • Library Fee Amount: 16
  • Library Fee Per: Yearly

Schools

  • Elementary School: GREYSTONE
  • Middle School: BERRY
  • High School: SPAIN PARK

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-1-01-0-001-119.000
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.05

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows, Insulated Door, Programmable Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOOVER

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: GREYSTONE
  • High School: SPAIN PARK
  • Jr Middle School: BERRY

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $2,870 $43,160 $0 $0
2023 $2,844 $43,240 $0 $0
2022 $2,534 $38,720 $0 $0
2021 $2,179 $32,760 $0 $0
2020 $2,117 $31,840 $0 $0
2019 $2,056 $30,920 $0 $0
2017 $1,895 $29,120 $0 $0
2015 $1,697 $26,140 $0 $0
2014 $1,655 $25,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $485,000 -2.8% $204 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $499,000 +34.5% $209 / Sq Ft
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $371,000 +3.3% $156 / Sq Ft
04/05/2021 04/05/21 For Sale $359,000 +10.5% $151 / Sq Ft
10/30/2017 10/30/17 Sold $324,900 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft
10/30/2017 10/30/17 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2017 10/30/17 For Sale $324,900 -- $136 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $371,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $324,900 None Available
Corporate Deed $256,955 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $359,870 New Conventional
Previous Owner $259,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $241,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $237,405 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21419712

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 10-1-01-0-001-119-000

Alabama Shelby County Birmingham 35242 North Shelby County

1517 Laurens St, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 1517 Laurens St, Birmingham, AL 35242 and is currently priced at $485,000, approximately $203 per square foot. This property was built in 2008. 1517 Laurens St is a home located in Shelby County with nearby schools including Greystone Elementary School, Berry Middle School, and Spain Park High School.

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