$340,000

217 Kensington Ln Alabaster, AL 35007

Estimated payment $2,014/month

Total Views 118
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,521 Sq Ft
$135 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Safe Room
  • Clubhouse
  • Pond
  • Thompson Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Located in the sought-after Sterling Gate neighborhood near Thompson High School, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is designed for comfortable living. The main-level master suite offers convenience and privacy, while the partially finished daylight basement with a bonus room adds plenty of space for a playroom, office, or guest area. Another bonus room upstairs provides even more flexibility for your family’s needs. A 2-car basement garage makes parking and storage easy, and the large fenced backyard is perfect for pets, play, and gatherings. A welcoming home in a wonderful location—ready for its next chapter! This is a short sale and subject to 3rd party approval. More pictures to follow.

Listing Agent

Kena Perkins

Keller Williams Metro South Listed on: 08/20/2025

Keller Williams Metro South

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,587

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Few Trees

HOA Fees

  • $29 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Safe Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Meadow View Elementary School
  • Thompson Middle School
  • Thompson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common grounds mntc

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,587

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$29 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Curb and Gutters, Paved Road, Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21428759?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1911
  • Legal Description: Block: Lot: 8 STERLING GATE SECTOR 1
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 177.92
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 134.87
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2000

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting, Safe Room/Storm Cellar
  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL), Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Den1|Kitchen1|DiningRoom1|HalfBath1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Bonus2|FullBath2|DenB|FullBathB|BonusB|
  • Room 1: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bonus, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Den/Family, On Level: B
  • Room 12: Full Bath, On Level: B
  • Room 13: Bonus, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Bonus (LVL BSMT), Den/Family (LVL BSMT), Full Bath (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Bonus (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: Both Fin and Unfin
  • Basement Style III: Daylight Basement, Poured Concrete Walls
  • Kitchen Countertops: Tile (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Microwave Built-In, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 610
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 664
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1274
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 637

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 1 Side Brick, Brick Over Foundation, Siding-Hardiplank
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Covered - (PATIO)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In-Ground, Perimeter Fencing
  • Pool: Community
  • Water Heater: Electric (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: Electric (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2521
  • Internet Service Availability: Unknown

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Playgound, Pond, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Courts
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 350
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc

Schools

  • Elementary School: MEADOW VIEW
  • Middle School: THOMPSON
  • High School: THOMPSON

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-2-03-3-002-008.000
  • Lot Description: Some Trees, Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.34

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows

Tax Info

  • Tax District: ALABASTER

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: MEADOW VIEW
  • High School: THOMPSON
  • Jr Middle School: THOMPSON

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,587 $29,380 $0 $0
2023 $1,443 $27,480 $0 $0
2022 $1,359 $25,920 $0 $0
2021 $1,209 $23,140 $0 $0
2020 $1,151 $22,080 $0 $0
2019 $1,121 $21,520 $0 $0
2017 $1,096 $21,060 $0 $0
2015 $1,057 $20,340 $0 $0
2014 $1,034 $19,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 For Sale $340,000 -8.1% $135 / Sq Ft
03/18/2022 03/18/22 Sold $370,000 -4.9% $132 / Sq Ft
01/13/2022 01/13/22 For Sale $389,000 -- $139 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $370,000 Sweeney Clayton T
Quit Claim Deed -- Sweeney Clayton T
Interfamily Deed Transfer $10,000 --
Corporate Deed $149,021 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $351,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $32,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $148,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $137,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $134,119 No Value Available
Previous Owner $124,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21428759

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 23-2-03-3-002-008-000