$332,900
SOLD MAY 9, 2012

1811 Kensington Rd Birmingham, AL 35209

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,410 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Shades Cahaba Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Play Room

About This Home

As of May 2021

GREAT PRICE AND INCREDIBLE LOCATION for this adorable 1940's home... close to Overton Park, just a short walk to the shops & restaurants of Homewood AND less than 10 minutes to downtown! This home has ample living space with a formal living room & den on the main level PLUS a spacious play/rec room upstairs! The gas log fireplace is the focal point of the living room which also has gleaming hardwood floors,crown molding,recessed lighting & built-in shelves. The kitchen has vaulted ceilings,a skylight & French doors that lead to the AWESOME backyard deck. The master suite has a private bathroom with a double-sink vanity,shower,a walk-in closet AND a bonus room...perfect for a nursery, office or sitting area. The fenced backyard has a great deck,a patio for grilling & a nice play area. New landscaping(front & back),parking pad,deck & updated sprinkler system in 2009.Laundry hook-ups are available on the main level(in the kitchen)or in the basement.Basement waterproofed 2012 by Aquaguard

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Goff

ARC Realty - Homewood Listed on: 02/10/2012

ARC Realty - Homewood

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherry Frye

ARC Realty 280

ARC Realty 280

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,557

Year Built

  • 1940

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Interior Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Play Room
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 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

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 28-18-2-010-005.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,557

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
  • Living Area: 2410
  • Legal Description: LOT 34 MAYFAIR ! TAX DISTRICT: HOMEWOOD
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 136.89
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: KNOX
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting, Security System
  • Fireplace Details: Tile (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Sitting Area in Master, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • 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: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Play/Rec, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Play/Rec (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Equipment: Convection Oven, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Self-Cleaning, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT), Laundry (MLVL)
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Walk-Up
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1805
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 605

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: Shingle
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System, Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Front
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 1
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Basement Parking, Driveway Parking

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Park, Playgound, Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: SHADES CAHABA
  • Middle School: HOMEWOOD
  • High School: HOMEWOOD

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 28-18-2-010-005.000
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot, Some Trees

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Windows

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOMEWOOD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2021
Closed on
May 7, 2021
Sold by
Mason Joseph C
Bought by
Delaney Neill O and Delaney Bryan C
Seller's Agent
Melvin Upchurch
LIST Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Glenda McPherson
Ray & Poynor Properties
List Price
$679,900
Sold Price
$693,500
Premium/Discount to List
$13,600
2%
Current Estimated Value
$922,345

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$228,845
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.30%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2016
Closed on
Nov 9, 2016
Sold by
Barhorst Clayton M
Bought by
Mason Joseph C and Mason Jessica R
Seller's Agent
Barbara Wheeler
ARC Realty - Homewood
Buyer's Agent
Brent Griffis
LIST Birmingham
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.26%
Original Mortgage
$99,925
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2012
Closed on
May 9, 2012
Sold by
Gregg Timothy
Bought by
Barhorst Clayton and Barhorst Amber Greaves
Seller's Agent
Jamie Goff
ARC Realty - Homewood
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Frye
ARC Realty 280
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$332,900
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.88%
Original Mortgage
$299,576
Interest Rate
2.63%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2004
Sold by
Lloyd Mark and Lloyd Stephanie H
Bought by
Gregg Timothy and Black Allison C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$423,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2000
Sold by
Hand Jonathan R and Hand Lianne M
Bought by
Lloyd Mark W and Lloyd Stephanie H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
8.11%
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 $693,500 --
Warranty Deed $575,000 --
Warranty Deed $332,900 --
Survivorship Deed $410,700 --
Warranty Deed $280,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $80,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $453,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $99,925 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $299,576 Commercial
Previous Owner $10,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $423,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $236,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $227,750 Unknown
Previous Owner $224,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $85,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2021 05/07/21 Sold $693,500 +2.0% $308 / Sq Ft
03/26/2021 03/26/21 For Sale $679,900 +18.2% $302 / Sq Ft
11/09/2016 11/09/16 Sold $575,000 -4.2% $209 / Sq Ft
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 For Sale $599,900 +80.2% $218 / Sq Ft
05/09/2012 05/09/12 Sold $332,900 +0.9% $138 / Sq Ft
03/22/2012 03/22/12 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2012 02/10/12 For Sale $329,900 -- $137 / 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 $4,557 $81,100 -- --
2022 $4,508 $66,450 $36,700 $29,750
2021 $4,417 $59,840 $36,700 $23,140
2020 $4,048 $54,910 $36,700 $18,210
2019 $3,802 $51,640 $0 $0
2018 $3,532 $48,040 $0 $0
2017 $2,520 $34,540 $0 $0
2016 $2,671 $36,560 $0 $0
2015 $2,520 $34,540 $0 $0
2014 $2,511 $34,360 $0 $0
2013 $2,511 $34,360 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 522550

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 28-00-18-2-010-005.000