$85,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2026

228 Lapala Dr Birmingham, AL 35214

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,221 Sq Ft
0.53 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 6, 2026

$70 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attic
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2026

Great basic home for the price or investment property

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Watts

Watts Realty Co Inc Listed on: 01/30/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Rosalyn Johnson

Realty One, LLC

Realty One, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 23,087 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Unfinished Basement
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

  • Minor Junior Middle School
  • Minor High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0.53 Acres

Listing Details

  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Flood Plain: N
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Co List Office Mls Id: WATT
  • Directions: From I20 take Exit 123 North Highway 78. In approximately 3.7 miles, turn right onto La Pala Drive. It's at end of street on left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1221.0
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • SystemPrice: 85000
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Room 1: Bedroom
  • Room 2: Bedroom
  • Room 3: Bedroom
  • Room 4: Full Bath
  • Room 5: Kitchen
  • Room 6: Living/Dining
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric,Dishwasher Built-In,Refrigerator,Stove-Electric
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1221
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1221
  • Sewer: Septic

Fee Information

  • Fire Fee Amount: 364
  • Fire Fee Per: Y
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 50
  • Garbage Fee Per: M
  • Fire Fee: Y
  • Garbage Fee: Y
  • Library Fee: No

Schools

  • High School: MINOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: MINOR JUNIOR

Lot Info

  • Lot View: No

Tax Info

  • Tax District: COUNTY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2026
Closed on
Mar 6, 2026
Sold by
Colee Properties Llc
Bought by
Fernandez Alejandro
Seller's Agent
David Watts
Watts Realty Co Inc
Buyer's Agent
Rosalyn Johnson
Realty One, LLC
List Price
$100,000
Sold Price
$85,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-15%
Views
42

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1045.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2019
Sold by
Jamieson Llc
Bought by
Colee Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2015
Sold by
Barry Cynthia
Bought by
Jamieson Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2002
Sold by
Perkins Susan B and Barry Cynthia
Bought by
Barry Michael and Barry Cynthia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,150
Interest Rate
5.92%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Value Increase
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Percent Increase
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $55,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $953,400 --
Warranty Deed $35,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $66,150 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/06/2026 03/06/26 Sold $85,000 -15.0% $70 / Sq Ft
02/24/2026 02/24/26 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2026 02/17/26 For Sale $100,000 0.0% $82 / Sq Ft
02/02/2026 02/02/26 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2026 01/30/26 For Sale $100,000 -- $82 / 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 $1,369 $28,380 -- --
2024 $1,369 $27,320 -- --
2023 $321 $27,320 $6,240 $21,080
2022 $1,145 $22,860 $1,400 $21,460
2021 $833 $16,620 $1,400 $15,220
2020 $833 $16,620 $1,400 $15,220
2019 $833 $16,620 $0 $0
2018 $696 $13,900 $0 $0
2017 $696 $13,900 $0 $0
2016 $0 $10,280 $0 $0
2015 -- $10,280 $0 $0
2014 $1,119 $11,180 $0 $0
2013 $1,119 $11,180 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Watts

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    David Watts

    Watts Realty Co Inc

    (205) 251-1267

    4 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    David Watts
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  • Rosalyn Johnson

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Rosalyn Johnson

    Realty One, LLC

    (205) 422-1549

    3 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Rosalyn Johnson
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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21442266

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 22-00-18-1-015-013.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35214

228 Lapala Dr, Birmingham, AL

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