NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 Observatory Dr Birmingham, AL 35206

South Eastlake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $254,000 - $283,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,554 Sq Ft
$104/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 23, 2022

Last sale price $267,000 $105 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,807/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Covered Deck
  • Attic
  • Den

About This Home

As of September 2022

*** FULLY REMODELED*** This beauty is a 4 bed and 3 bath home with spacious rooms! Living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom/bath PLUS 2 more bedrooms all on the MAIN LEVEL. Basement level offers a huge den area, 4th bedroom and another 3rd full bathroom as well! Home has been fully updated with fresh paint inside and out PLUS UPDATED kitchen and UPDATED bathrooms! Beautiful hardwood laminate flooring throughout and the home has a neutral color scheme. Home also has a new HVAC UNIT and new ROOF! Enjoy a cup of coffee on your COVERED and SCREENED in back DECK or BBQ while enjoying your backyard. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!!

Last Listed By

Chase Smith

Keller Williams Trussville Listed on: 08/11/2022

Keller Williams Trussville

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,030

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.38

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement

Schools

  • Christian Elementary School
  • Huffman Middle School
  • Huffman High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Covered Deck
  • 0.38 Acre Lot

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,030

Year Built

Built in 1969

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/1330778?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1585
  • Legal Description: LOT 2 BLK 8 ROEBUCK ESTS
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 163.97
  • Number Levels: 2+ Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: Browns
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 104.54
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1969

Interior Features

  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood Laminate, Tile Floor
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Laundry1|DenB|BedroomB|FullBathB|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Den/Family, On Level: B
  • Room 11: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 12: Full Bath, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Bedroom (LVL BSMT), Den/Family (LVL BSMT), Full Bath (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: Both Fin and Unfin
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Dishwasher Built-In, Some Stainless Appl
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 969
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 616
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1585

Exterior Features

  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Covered (DECK)
  • 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, Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2554

Schools

  • Elementary School: CHRISTIAN
  • Middle School: HUFFMAN
  • High School: HUFFMAN

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-00-12-1-023-002.000
  • Number Acres: 0.38

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
  • Annual Tax: 1030

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: CHRISTIAN
  • High School: HUFFMAN
  • Jr Middle School: HUFFMAN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2022
Closed on
Sep 23, 2022
Sold by
Chase Pays Cash Llc
Bought by
Stevenson Katherine L and Stevenson Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Chase Smith
Keller Williams Trussville
Buyer's Agent
Lynlee Real-Hughes
ARC Realty Mountain Brook
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$267,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,100
2.73%
Total Days on Market
16
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$264,808

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,192
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.31%
Original Mortgage
$253,650
Outstanding Balance
$244,505
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$20,303

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2022
Sold by
Herman David Aaron
Bought by
Chase Pays Cash Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2016
Sold by
Austin Wendell Mark
Bought by
Herman David Aaron and Tang Nguyen An

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,564
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stevenson Katherine L $267,000 --
Chase Pays Cash Llc $160,000 --
Herman David Aaron $128,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stevenson Katherine L $253,650
Previous Owner Chase Pays Cash Llc $160,000
Previous Owner Herman David Aaron $126,564
Previous Owner Austin Wendall Mark $10,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/23/2022 09/23/22 Sold $267,000 +2.7% $105 / Sq Ft
08/11/2022 08/11/22 For Sale $259,900 -- $102 / 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 $3,892 $26,840 -- --
2022 $1,055 $15,530 $2,010 $13,520
2021 $1,030 $15,190 $2,010 $13,180
2020 $917 $13,630 $2,010 $11,620
2019 $884 $13,180 $0 $0
2018 $856 $12,800 $0 $0
2017 $856 $12,800 $0 $0
2016 $800 $12,020 $0 $0
2015 $800 $12,020 $0 $0
2014 $823 $11,440 $0 $0
2013 $823 $11,440 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chase Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Chase Smith

    Keller Williams Trussville

    (205) 500-1784

    3 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Chase Smith
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  • Elizabeth Pate

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Elizabeth Pate

    Keller Williams Trussville

    (205) 777-9486

    2 in this area

    229 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Pate
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  • Lynlee Real-Hughes

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lynlee Real-Hughes

    ARC Realty Mountain Brook

    (205) 936-0314

    1 in this area

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1330778

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 23-00-12-1-023-002.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35206 South Eastlake

215 Observatory Dr, Birmingham, AL

Homes for Sale in Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 215 Observatory Dr, Birmingham, AL 35206 since 11 August 2022 and is currently estimated at $264,808, approximately $103 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 215 Observatory Dr is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Christian School, Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School, and Huffman High School Magnet.

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