$475,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2025

1581 Balmoral Dr Birmingham, AL 35244

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,747 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$173 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Covered Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2025

Experience Southern elegance and grandeur in this gorgeous 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath estate, showcasing a Southern Living floor plan in a peaceful Hoover cul-de-sac. Soaring ceilings in the family room create a breathtaking sense of space, while the screened-in porch offers a serene retreat. The chef’s kitchen stuns with a unique gazebo-style breakfast nook, premium appliances, custom cabinetry, and exquisite stone countertops. Retreat to the lavish primary suite, featuring a romantic fireplace, spa-like en-suite with a soaking tub, dual vanities, and an oversized walk-in closet. Upstairs, two sumptuous guest suites boast private baths and generous closets. A full, poured concrete basement offers limitless potential—envision a home theater, gym, or wine cellar. The dual garages provide exceptional convenience, while elegant architectural details, rich hardwood floors, and designer finishes elevate this home’s grandeur. Every inch of this estate exudes sophistication and luxury.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristie Gholston

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia Listed on: 03/17/2025

Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenn Saliba

Keller Williams Realty Hoover

Keller Williams Realty Hoover

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,446

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • 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

  • Covered Deck
  • Screened Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Association fees include common grounds mntc

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,446

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21412679?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2747
  • Legal Description: LOT 4 BARMORAL ESTATES 30/15 - 104 X 153.4 IRR
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 171.06
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 172.92
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1998

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window, Recess Lighting
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Bedroom (FIREPL), Great Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL), Woodburning
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living/Din1|GreatRoom1|Kitchen1|DiningRoom1|Laundry1|HalfBath1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|FullBath2|
  • Room 1: Living/Dining, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Great Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 12: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Dining Room (LVL 1), Great Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living/Dining (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: Both Fin and Unfin
  • Basement Style III: Poured Concrete Walls
  • Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface, Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Walk-In
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1783
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 964

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: Siding-Wood
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Covered (DECK), Open (DECK), Screened (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR), Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 2
  • Number Garage Spaces Main Lvl: 1
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Basement Parking, Parking (MLVL)

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Dual Systems (HEAT), Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Dual Systems (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2747
  • Internet Service Availability: Unknown

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 200
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 41-00-06-1-001-008.003
  • Number Acres: 0.37

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOOVER

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
Mar 17, 2025
Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Newton Norma W
Bought by
Brunson Michelle and Brunson William
Seller's Agent
Kristie Gholston
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Jenn Saliba
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.09%
Views
202
Current Estimated Value
$471,284

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,716
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.57%
Original Mortgage
$451,250
Outstanding Balance
$451,250
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$16,724

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2020
Closed on
Nov 10, 2020
Sold by
Belcher Brenda E
Bought by
Newton Norma W
Seller's Agent
Erika Coleman
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Lorrie Mathus
IXL Real Estate Birmingham
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$385,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.80%
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1997
Sold by
Dorer Construction Company Inc
Bought by
Belcher John D and Belcher Brenda D
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 $475,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $385,000 --
Warranty Deed $38,500 Cahaba Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $451,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $189,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $267,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $208,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $204,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $12,040 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $163,597 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $475,000 +1.1% $173 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $469,900 +22.1% $171 / Sq Ft
11/10/2020 11/10/20 Sold $385,000 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
09/03/2020 09/03/20 For Sale $385,000 -- $140 / 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 $2,446 $39,700 -- --
2022 $2,437 $39,550 $6,500 $33,050
2021 $4,885 $33,640 $6,500 $27,140
2020 $0 $31,120 $6,500 $24,620
2019 $0 $31,120 $0 $0
2018 $0 $29,080 $0 $0
2017 $0 $29,080 $0 $0
2016 $2,042 $28,860 $0 $0
2015 $2,042 $28,860 $0 $0
2014 $2,015 $28,420 $0 $0
2013 $2,015 $28,420 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21412679

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 41-00-06-1-001-008.003