$25,000
SOLD DEC 2, 2019

1520 3rd Ave N Bessemer, AL 35020

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,042 Sq Ft
6,316 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$12 Per Sq Ft

38% Below List Price

109 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Debardeleben Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Investor's dream. Property Sold AS-IS. Could be renovated for residential or business use, unlimited possibilities. The property is blocks from Bessemer City Hall and Debardeleben Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon Wormley

Keller Williams Realty Hoover Listed on: 08/05/2019

Keller Williams Realty Hoover

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Cato

Keller Williams Realty Hoover

Keller Williams Realty Hoover

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,316 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 38-00-09-4-003-012.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Living Area: 2042
  • Legal Description: LOT 8 AND A STRIP 20 FT WIDE OFF THE N SIDE OF LOT 9 BL 257 BESSEMER FORMING A RECT FTG 45 FT ON 3RD AVE
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 14.69
  • Number Levels: 2+ Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 12.24
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Masonry
  • Fireplace Location: Bedroom (FIREPL), Den (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Hardwood
  • Number Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|BrkfastRM1|Kitchen1|FullBath1|Bonus2|MasterBR2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Breakfast Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bonus, On Level: 2
  • Room 7: Master Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Breakfast Room (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Bonus (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Attic: Yes
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1140
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 902

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Siding-Other
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch
  • Foundation: Crawl Space

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2042

Schools

  • Elementary School: JONESBORO
  • Middle School: BESSEMER CITY
  • High School: BESSEMER CITY

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38-00-09-4-003-012.000
  • Number Acres: 0.145

Tax Info

  • Tax Database Id: 1
  • Tax District: BESSEMER
  • Annual Tax: 783
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01073-38-00-09-4-003-012.000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 16, 2025
Sold by
Soto Jesus
Bought by
Mission Dental Housing Inc
Seller's Agent
Bryant Skanes
3B Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carol Smith
EXIT Realty Cahaba
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5.71%
Views
74

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-15.32%
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Outstanding Balance
$109,810
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$48,998

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2025
Closed on
Jun 16, 2025
Sold by
Soto Jesus and Ceballos Maria
Bought by
Mission Dental Housing Inc
Seller's Agent
Bryant Skanes
3B Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carol Smith
EXIT Realty Cahaba
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5.71%
Views
74

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Outstanding Balance
$109,810
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$48,998

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2019
Closed on
Dec 9, 2019
Sold by
Williams Rodgerick
Bought by
Soto Jesus and Ceballos Maria
Seller's Agent
Shannon Wormley
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
Buyer's Agent
Kim Cato
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
List Price
$40,000
Sold Price
$25,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-37.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2015
Closed on
Feb 2, 2016
Sold by
Latta Plumbing & Construction Co Inc
Bought by
Williams Rodgerick and Williams Leontyne G
Seller's Agent
Eddy Harris
Expert Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Crim
Keller Williams Trussville
List Price
$29,900
Sold Price
$12,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,900
-59.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2009
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Latta Plumbing & Construction Company In

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2007
Sold by
Scofield Douglas H and Scofield Catherine C
Bought by
Garrison James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 1998
Sold by
Clark Timothy S and Clark Sherri B
Bought by
Scofield Douglas H and Scofield Catherine C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,324
Interest Rate
6.87%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $160,000 --
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $25,000 --
Warranty Deed $12,000 --
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $72,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $50,324 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $110,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $72,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,324 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Sold $165,000 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Price Changed $165,000 -5.7% $81 / Sq Ft
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Sale $175,000 +600.0% $86 / Sq Ft
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Sold $25,000 -16.7% $12 / Sq Ft
11/22/2019 11/22/19 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2019 09/24/19 Price Changed $30,000 -25.0% $15 / Sq Ft
08/05/2019 08/05/19 For Sale $40,000 +233.3% $20 / Sq Ft
01/29/2016 01/29/16 Sold $12,000 -59.9% $6 / Sq Ft
01/16/2016 01/16/16 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2015 06/24/15 For Sale $29,900 -- $15 / 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 $555 $8,080 -- --
2022 $449 $6,540 $2,520 $4,020
2021 $449 $6,540 $2,520 $4,020
2020 $464 $6,540 $2,520 $4,020
2019 $0 $13,240 $0 $0
2018 $798 $11,400 $0 $0
2017 $783 $11,400 $0 $0
2016 $783 $11,400 $0 $0
2015 $783 $14,740 $0 $0
2014 $1,011 $14,500 $0 $0
2013 $1,011 $14,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 858333

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 38-00-09-4-003-012.000