$247,500

2525 Bow String Dr Birmingham, AL 35214

Forestdale Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,394/month

Total Views 619
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,360 Sq Ft
$182 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Attic
  • Fenced Yard
  • Deck
  • Den
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

Spacious rancher featuring LR/DR, Den with bookcases, Kitchen w/ all appliances, tile counter tops and back splash, 3 BRS, 2 Baths, open deck, plus. separate in-law suite or apartment w/ BR, Bath, Den-FP, kitchenette w/ appliances. Detached 2 car garage stubbed for bath, fenced yard. Home is located in convenient area near shopping, schools and churches with easy highway access. Generac generator remains. Sewer connected. See this beauty today to call your "Home Sweet Home". Agents to verify any items of interest.

Listing Agent

Jill Dunn

RealtySouth-Homewood Listed on: 07/10/2025

RealtySouth-Homewood

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • HardiePlank Siding
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Minor Elementary School
  • Bottenfield Middle School
  • Minor High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 21-00-01-3-009-002.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: No
  • Living Area: 1360
  • Legal Description: LOT 7 BLK 11 MERRYWOOD ESTS 10TH ADD
  • Fire District: FORESTDALE
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 181.99
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 181.99
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1973

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: French Doors
  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Carpet, Tile Floor, Vinyl
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Den1|Kitchen1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Laundry1|InLawSte1|2ndKitch1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Den1|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 11: In-Law Suite, On Level: 1
  • Room 12: 2nd Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 13: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 14: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 15: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: 2nd Kitchen (LVL 1), Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), In-Law Suite (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Tile (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Electric, Dishwasher Built-In, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1360

Exterior Features

  • Construction: 3 Sides Brick, Brick Over Foundation, Siding-Hardiplank
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Guest Quarters
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Rear
  • Number Garage Spaces Main Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Forced Air, Gas Jets, Propane Gas
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Electric (COOL), Heat Pump (COOL), Piggyback Sys (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1360
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: Spectrum

Fee Information

  • Fire Fee: Yes
  • Fire Fee Amount: 322
  • Fire Fee Per: Yearly
  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 56
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly

Schools

  • Elementary School: MINOR
  • Middle School: BOTTENFIELD
  • High School: MINOR

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 21-00-01-3-009-002.000
  • Number Acres: 0.45

Tax Info

  • Tax District: COUNTY

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: MINOR
  • High School: MINOR
  • Jr Middle School: BOTTENFIELD

Map

Range of Values:

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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 -- $15,980 -- --
2023 $321 $15,980 $2,792 $13,188
2022 $321 $16,220 $2,790 $13,420
2021 $0 $12,300 $2,790 $9,510
2020 $0 $12,300 $2,790 $9,510
2019 $0 $12,300 $0 $0
2018 $0 $11,740 $0 $0
2017 $0 $11,740 $0 $0
2016 $0 $11,740 $0 $0
2015 -- $11,740 $0 $0
2014 $580 $10,720 $0 $0
2013 $580 $10,720 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $247,500 -- $182 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

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Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21424528

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 21-00-01-3-009-002.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35214 Forestdale

2525 Bow String Dr, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 2525 Bow String Dr, Birmingham, AL 35214 and is currently priced at $247,500, approximately $181 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 2525 Bow String Dr is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Minor Middle School, Minor High School, and Legacy Prep.

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