NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2405 Scepter Ln Birmingham, AL 35226

Hoover Area

Estimated Value: $464,000 - $487,101

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,154 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 6, 2025

Last sale price $470,000 $218 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,833 / mo

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Shades Mountain Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to 2405 Scepter Ln, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home nestled in Hoover’s Regent Forest neighborhood, walking distance to Shades Mountain Elementary school. Spanning nearly half an acre, this corner lot home offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and classic charm. Step inside to a freshly remodeled main level (2024) featuring a stunning, contemporary kitchen equipped with all-new appliances. This kitchen is ideal for home chefs and entertaining guests alike. The spacious, light-filled living areas flow seamlessly, creating an inviting atmosphere for gatherings or quiet nights in around the gas fireplace. Outside, the updated landscaping and large front yard provide a warm curb appeal. The newly fenced backyard is perfect for kids, pets, or summer cookouts. The two-car garage offers ample storage and convenience. Minutes from interstates this home provides connivence to most Birmingham locations. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this move-in ready gem.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Lawton

RE/MAX Advantage Listed on: 07/18/2025

RE/MAX Advantage

Last Buyer's Agent

James Rodgers

Keller Williams Homewood

Keller Williams Homewood

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 18,731 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Split Vanities
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Shades Mountain Elementary School
  • Berry Middle School
  • Spain Park High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Multiple Water Heaters
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0.43 Acres

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/21424926?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2154
  • Legal Description: LOT 11 BLK 4 HERITAGE ADD TO REGENT FOREST ESTS
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1963

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting, Security System
  • Fireplace Details: Masonry
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Vanities, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Kitchen1|Den1|DiningRoom1|MasterBR1|HalfBath1|Laundry1|MasterBR2|MasterBath2|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|
  • Room 1: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Master Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Master Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
  • Kitchen Equipment: Convection Oven, Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Self-Cleaning, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1355
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 799

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Patio Type: Covered - (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR), 2+ Water Heaters

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Parking (MLVL)

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2154
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-00-35-3-011-002.000
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Cul-de-sac, Some Trees, Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.43

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, LED Lighting, Programmable Thermostat, Ridge Vent

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOOVER

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: SHADES MOUNTAIN
  • High School: SPAIN PARK
  • Jr Middle School: BERRY

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2025
Closed on
Aug 1, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
George Lawton
RE/MAX Advantage
Buyer's Agent
James Rodgers
Keller Williams Homewood
List Price
$465,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.08%
Views
54
Current Estimated Value
$472,525

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,525
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.54%
Original Mortgage
$461,487
Interest Rate
0.0677%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2020
Closed on
Jul 10, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Wade Dollar
Keller Williams
Buyer's Agent
ELIZABETH HARRIS
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$340,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.21%
Original Mortgage
$281,734
Interest Rate
0.031%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2019
Closed on
Apr 26, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Greg Comer
Jonathan Chamness Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jim Bradford
Buyer's Agent Bradford Realty
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.58%
Original Mortgage
$310,400
Interest Rate
0.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2018
Closed on
Dec 27, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joyce Watson
ARC Realty - Hoover
Buyer's Agent
Greg Comer
Jonathan Chamness Realty Group
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-23.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
644.24%
Original Mortgage
$166,000
Interest Rate
0.046%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$470,000 --
$330,000 --
$320,000 --
$165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $461,487
Previous Owner $281,734
Previous Owner $310,400
Previous Owner $166,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Sold $470,000 +1.1% $218 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $465,000 +40.9% $216 / Sq Ft
07/10/2020 07/10/20 Sold $330,000 -2.9% $153 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/29/2020 05/29/20 For Sale $340,000 +6.3% $158 / Sq Ft
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Sold $320,000 0.0% $149 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/15/2019 03/15/19 For Sale $319,900 +93.9% $149 / Sq Ft
12/28/2018 12/28/18 Sold $165,000 -12.0% $77 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/04/2018 12/04/18 Price Changed $187,500 -8.5% $87 / Sq Ft
11/09/2018 11/09/18 Price Changed $205,000 -4.7% $95 / Sq Ft
10/30/2018 10/30/18 For Sale $215,000 -- $100 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

Tax History

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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 $2,871 $41,460
2024 $2,871 $40,600
2022 $2,957 $41,460 $11,200 $30,260
2021 $2,340 $32,960 $11,200 $21,760
2020 $2,469 $34,740 $11,200 $23,540
2019 $0 $25,380 $0 $0
2018 $0 $23,640 $0 $0
2017 $0 $23,080 $0 $0
2016 $0 $23,080 $0 $0
2015 -- $23,080 $0 $0
2014 $1,653 $21,280 $0 $0
2013 $1,653 $21,280 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21424926

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 29-00-35-3-011-002.000

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