$250,000
SOLD OCT 25, 2024

156 Russet Hill Dr Birmingham, AL 35244

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,509 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$100 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Covered Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den with Fireplace
  • South Shades Crest Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of April 2025

Makes an opportunity for you ! Such an opportunity to purchase a home in this wonderful community ! Come decorate and update to YOUR taste ! Attention savvy personal home buyers who want to do their own thing. The Duel HVAC systems have been replaced and water heater, all 6 years or less. Covered deck in back. Some hardwood flooring on main level. LR, Dr, plus Den on main. 3 bedrooms plus office upstairs. Bonus Room and garage in basement. Fencing in back. Sellers prefer 3 to 4 weeks to vacate after closing, please. Special circumstances make at least 5 to 6 hours notice to show. Buyers to investigate all items of importance, as well as school zones. "as is" but inspections are ok.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcia Montgomery

ARC Realty - Hoover Listed on: 07/17/2024

ARC Realty - Hoover

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Parson

Russell Realty & Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,016

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 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

  • Covered Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • South Shades Crest Elementary School
  • Bumpus Middle School
  • Hoover High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Community Playground

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,016

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21391745?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2078
  • Legal Description: Russet Woods 5th Sec Phase Bk 1025 pg 87 blk 3 lot 2 ,34 acres
  • Intermed: BROCKS GAP
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 144.37
  • Number Levels: 2+ Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: Cahaba Valley Termite
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 99.64
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1991

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Masonry
  • Fireplace Location: Den (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL), Woodburning
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor, Vinyl
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Den1|Kitchen1|HalfBath1|Laundry1|MasterBR2|MasterBath2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|BonusB|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Master Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Master Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 13: Bonus, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Bonus (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: Both Fin and Unfin
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Gas
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 431
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1024
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1054

Exterior Features

  • Construction: 1 Side Brick, Siding-Other
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Covered (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Basement Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Forced Air, Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Dual Systems (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2509

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Playgound

Schools

  • Elementary School: SOUTH SHADES CREST
  • Middle School: BUMPUS, ROBERT F
  • High School: HOOVER

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 41-00-06-2-002-057.024
  • Lot Description: Some Trees, Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.34

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOOVER
  • Annual Tax: 2016

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: SOUTH SHADES CREST
  • High School: HOOVER
  • Jr Middle School: BUMPUS, ROBERT F

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2025
Closed on
Apr 4, 2025
Sold by
1611 Ridge Rd Llc
Bought by
Mavrakos Paul and Mavrakos Amanda
Seller's Agent
Jessica Parson
Russell Realty & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Fields
eXp Realty, LLC Central
List Price
$419,900
Sold Price
$409,755
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,145
-2.42%
Views
194
Current Estimated Value
$404,427

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,328
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.10%
Original Mortgage
$363,500
Outstanding Balance
$363,188
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$39,087

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2024
Closed on
Oct 24, 2024
Sold by
Champion Donald R and Champion Donald R
Bought by
1611 Ridge Rd Llc
Seller's Agent
Marcia Montgomery
ARC Realty - Hoover
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Parson
Russell Realty & Associates
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-16.67%
Views
152

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
207.39%
Original Mortgage
$345,700
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2002
Sold by
Johnson Stephen S and Johnson Linda T
Bought by
Champion Donald R and Champion Karen C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,650
Interest Rate
6.92%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $409,755 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $250,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $187,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $363,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $345,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $177,650 No Value Available
Previous Owner $115,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Sold $409,755 -2.4% $171 / Sq Ft
01/25/2025 01/25/25 For Sale $419,900 +68.0% $175 / Sq Ft
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Sold $250,000 -16.7% $100 / Sq Ft
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2024 07/17/24 For Sale $300,000 -- $120 / 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 $2,327 $32,780 -- --
2022 $2,003 $28,310 $8,000 $20,310
2021 $1,739 $24,670 $8,000 $16,670
2020 $1,704 $24,050 $8,000 $16,050
2019 $1,694 $24,060 $0 $0
2018 $1,541 $21,960 $0 $0
2017 $1,541 $21,960 $0 $0
2016 $1,531 $21,820 $0 $0
2015 $1,531 $21,820 $0 $0
2014 $1,560 $21,500 $0 $0
2013 $1,560 $21,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21391745

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 41-00-06-2-002-057.024