$617,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2025

1703 Merryvale Rd Vestavia, AL 35216

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,886 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$327 Per Sq Ft

18% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Fireplace in Hearth Room
  • Attic
  • West Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to 1703 Merryvale Road! Nestled in the heart of Vestavia West on a quiet circle, this charming 3 BR/2 BA home offers unbeatable convenience and one-level living at its finest. Step inside to find a formal living room that flows seamlessly into the dining room. Around the corner, you’ll discover a beautifully updated kitchen featuring abundant cabinet space, a breakfast bar/island, pendant lighting, and stainless-steel appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry/mudroom with easy access to the carport, perfect for unloading groceries with ease. The kitchen opens to a spacious den with a fireplace. French doors fill the space with natural light and lead to a back deck overlooking an incredible backyard, complete with 2 fire pit areas, ideal for entertaining. Down the hall, you’ll find a primary BR with bath, along with two other BRS that share a Jack-and-Jill bath. Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the home. This home is waiting for its next family—make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Blair Moss

Ray & Poynor Properties Listed on: 04/03/2025

Ray & Poynor Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Smithson

LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,716

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced Yard
  • Sprinkler System
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,886 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace in Hearth Room
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Vestavia-West Elementary School
  • Pizitz Middle School
  • Vestavia Hills High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Air
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Multiple Water Heaters
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,716

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Paved Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21413855?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1886
  • Legal Description: LOT 12 BLK 3 LINCOYA ESTS 57/45 & 58/37
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 278.37
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 327.15
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1963

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting, Security System
  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL), Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Hearth/Keeping (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Den1|Laundry1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Gas
  • Kitchen Features: Island
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1886

Exterior Features

  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR), 2+ Water Heaters, Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Number Carport Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway Parking, Parking (MLVL)

Utilities

  • Heating: Dual Systems (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Dual Systems (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1886
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: AT&T

Schools

  • Elementary School: VESTAVIA-WEST
  • Middle School: PIZITZ
  • High School: VESTAVIA HILLS

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-00-25-4-002-051.000
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac, Some Trees
  • Number Acres: 0.49

Tax Info

  • Tax District: VESTAVIA HILLS

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: VESTAVIA-WEST
  • High School: VESTAVIA HILLS
  • Jr Middle School: PIZITZ

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2025
Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Lowther Rachel H and Lowther Todd
Bought by
Wolbach Jonathan and Wolbach Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Blair Moss
Ray & Poynor Properties
Buyer's Agent
Scott Smithson
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$617,000
Premium/Discount to List
$92,000
17.52%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$587,772

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$29,228
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-44.70%
Original Mortgage
$569,297
Outstanding Balance
$568,797
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$46,109

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2003
Sold by
Porter Charles W and Porter Patti Dollar
Bought by
Lowther Todd and Lowther Rachel H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,400
Interest Rate
5.24%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
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 $617,000 None Listed On Document
Survivorship Deed $208,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $569,297 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $228,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $135,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $166,400 Balloon
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $31,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Sold $617,000 +17.5% $327 / Sq Ft
04/06/2025 04/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $278 / 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 $3,716 $40,700 -- --
2022 $3,397 $37,260 $21,100 $16,160
2021 $3,199 $35,110 $21,100 $14,010
2020 $3,199 $35,110 $21,100 $14,010
2019 $3,010 $33,080 $0 $0
2018 $2,745 $30,220 $0 $0
2017 $2,745 $30,220 $0 $0
2016 $2,708 $29,820 $0 $0
2015 $2,658 $29,280 $0 $0
2014 $2,332 $26,040 $0 $0
2013 $2,332 $26,040 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21413855

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 29-00-25-4-002-051.000