NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 8th Ave W Birmingham, AL 35208

Fairview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $161,000 - $263,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,206 Sq Ft
$88/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2022

Last sale price $140,000 $63 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,283/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of August 2022

Spacious 3BR 2BA full brick beauty located in the heart of Bush Hills! This home features hardwood floors throughout and has a large living room with a fireplace, separate dining room, a butler's pantry that serves as a breakfast nook, sizable kitchen with plenty of counter space, a bonus room with a fireplace that can be used as a den or home office as well as a sunroom. This home also has an unfinished basement area with endless possibilities. With a little tender love and care this house will be a great place to call home. Call to schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

K. Wright

Town Square Realty Listed on: 07/04/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

T.J. Hickman

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,206 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Schools

  • Princeton Elementary School
  • Bush Hills Academy Middle School
  • Jackson-Olin High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/1326208?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2206
  • Legal Description: LOT 13 BLK 4 RIDGEWOOD PARK
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 56.62
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 63.46
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1935

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Handiman Special
  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL), Insert, Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Den (FIREPL), Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Hardwood, Hardwood Laminate, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |MasterBR1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|MasterBath1|FullBath1|Living1|DiningRoom1|BrkfastRM1|Kitchen1|Bonus1|
  • Room 1: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Breakfast Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Bonus, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Bonus (LVL 1), Breakfast Room (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Partial Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
  • Kitchen Equipment: Refrigerator
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2206

Exterior Features

  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • 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: 2206

Schools

  • Elementary School: PRINCETON
  • Middle School: BUSH HILLS ACADEMY
  • High School: JACKSON-OLIN

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 22-00-33-3-005-028.000
  • Number Acres: 0.16

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: PRINCETON
  • High School: JACKSON-OLIN
  • Jr Middle School: BUSH HILLS ACADEMY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 4, 2022
Closed on
Aug 15, 2022
Sold by
Williams Artemus Estate
Bought by
Waiters Revela
Seller's Agent
K. Wright
Town Square Realty
Buyer's Agent
T.J. Hickman
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
12.09%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$194,641

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,641
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.61%
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Waiters Revela $140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Waiters Revela $223,905
Closed Waiters Revela $225,000
Closed Waiters Revela $133,000
Previous Owner Williams Artemus $4,464
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2022 08/16/22 Sold $140,000 +12.1% $63 / Sq Ft
07/09/2022 07/09/22 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2022 07/04/22 For Sale $124,900 -- $57 / 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 -- $17,820 -- --
2022 $0 $21,360 $1,170 $20,190
2021 $0 $13,190 $1,170 $12,020
2020 $0 $13,190 $1,170 $12,020
2019 $0 $13,200 $0 $0
2018 $0 $11,260 $0 $0
2017 $0 $11,260 $0 $0
2016 $0 $11,260 $0 $0
2015 -- $11,260 $0 $0
2014 $716 $11,080 $0 $0
2013 $716 $11,080 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    K. Wright

    Town Square Realty

    (205) 422-3693

    2 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    K. Wright
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  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    T.J. Hickman

    Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

    (205) 946-7104

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    T.J. Hickman
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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1326208

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 22-00-33-3-005-028.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35208 Fairview

1520 8th Ave W, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 1520 8th Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35208 since 04 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $194,641, approximately $88 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 1520 8th Ave W is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Bush Hills STEAM Academy, Jackson-Olin High School, and Holy Family Elementary School.

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