$495,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

2012 Chestnut Rd Vestavia, AL 35216

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
13,068 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$306 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Vestavia Hills Elementary East Rated A+
  • Stone Countertops
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of August 2025

Now is the perfect chance to own a home for under $500,000 in the heart of Vestavia! Walkable to Vestavia East and Byrd Park, this 3 BR/2BA home boasts beautiful hardwood floors, garage and so much more! The spacious den with fireplace flows to the dining room and then the eat-in kitchen, equipped with stainless steel appliances, an island and beautiful cabinetry. The family room leads to the porch that overlooks the fenced-in backyard, perfect for entertaining or play and complete with a playhouse and fire pit area. Plenty of storage space located in the garage!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Hardekopf

ARC Realty Vestavia Listed on: 07/16/2025

ARC Realty Vestavia

Last Buyer's Agent

Josie Oliver

Keller Williams Metro North

Keller Williams Metro North

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 13,068 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21424911?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1620
  • Legal Description: PT LOT 27 BEACON HILL DESC AS BEG AT NW COR LOT 27 TH NE 92.9 FT TH S 149.8 FT TO N R/W CHESTNUT RD TH SW ALG N R/W 97.2 FT TH N 151.5 FT TO POB
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Details: Masonry
  • Fireplace Location: Den (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Den1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Kitchen1|Living1|
  • Room 1: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Living, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (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: Daylight Basement
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer -Gas
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT)
  • Laundry Space: Basement Area
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1138
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1620

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Shingle, Siding-Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Electric (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1620
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 28-00-19-4-005-002.000
  • Number Acres: 0.3

Tax Info

  • Tax District: VESTAVIA HILLS

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2018
Sold by
Day Aubrey Dairel
Bought by
Smith Day Properties Llc
Current Estimated Value
$514,125

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Outstanding Balance
$237,643
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$276,482

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2015
Closed on
Jul 8, 2015
Sold by
Bannon Russell Y
Bought by
Day Aubrey Dairel and Day Melissa Minor
Seller's Agent
Jana Hanna
RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd
Buyer's Agent
Trey Day
New Location Realty, LLC
List Price
$369,500
Sold Price
$372,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
0.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.06%
Original Mortgage
$353,400
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2002
Sold by
Griffith William Gregory and Griffith Allison Y
Bought by
Bannon David P and Bannon Russell Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,320
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1998
Sold by
Nickolson Jon A and Sisson Diane M
Bought by
Griffith William Gregory and Griffith Allison Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,300
Interest Rate
6.99%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $400,000 --
Warranty Deed $372,000 --
Survivorship Deed $197,900 --
Warranty Deed $156,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $353,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $158,320 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $151,300 No Value Available
Closed $29,685 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $495,000 -1.0% $306 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $499,900 +34.4% $309 / Sq Ft
07/08/2015 07/08/15 Sold $372,000 +0.7% $230 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/04/2015 06/04/15 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2015 06/02/15 For Sale $369,500 -- $228 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

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
2025 $10,123 $109,320 -- --
2024 $10,123 $109,320 -- --
2022 $9,847 $106,340 $63,000 $43,340
2021 $7,980 $86,180 $63,000 $23,180
2020 $4,227 $92,440 $63,000 $29,440
2019 $3,938 $43,100 $0 $0
2018 $3,560 $39,020 $0 $0
2017 $3,210 $35,240 $0 $0
2016 $3,036 $33,360 $0 $0
2015 $2,834 $31,180 $0 $0
2014 $2,739 $30,100 $0 $0
2013 $2,739 $30,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21424911

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 28-00-19-4-005-002.000

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