NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Allen Ave Birmingham, AL 35209

Estimated Value: $454,000 - $479,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,466 Sq Ft
$319/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 08, 2021

Last sale price $375,000 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,734/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Hall-Kent Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2021

Located on a cul de sac with walking access to Hall Kent Elementary, this 3BR/2BA Homewood cottage is full of charm! The open kitchen/living room features hardwood floors and abundant natural light. The updated kitchen has an eating area, plenty of cabinet space, stone countertops and tile backsplash. The master bedroom offers a walk-in closet and french doors that open to outside, and an ensuite bathroom with double vanity, walk-in shower and jetted tub. Two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, laundry room and bonus room off the living room all on one level! Outdoors, a deck overlooks a huge, flat backyard that is perfect for entertaining. There’s also a 2-car detached garage. Updates include refinished flooring, kitchen, retiled guest tub, new HVAC (2021) and new water heater (2020). Walk to Patriot Park, Pizzeria G.M., and all that Homewood has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Blair Moss

Ray & Poynor Properties Listed on: 06/09/2021

Ray & Poynor Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacy Flippen

ARC Realty Mountain Brook

ARC Realty Mountain Brook

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,057

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 697 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,466 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Hall Kent Elementary School
  • Homewood Middle School
  • Homewood High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Park

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,057

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Paved Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/1287991?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1466
  • Legal Description: LOT 5 BLK 4 OAK GROVE ESTATES
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 252.32
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Termite Company Name: Brantley
  • Termite Contract: Yes
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 255.8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting, Security System
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Sitting Area in Master, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|Kitchen1|Laundry1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Laundry, 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
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric
  • Kitchen Features: Island
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1466

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Siding-Other, Siding-Wood
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Workshop (EXTR)
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Dual Systems (HEAT), Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1466

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Park, Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: HALL KENT
  • Middle School: HOMEWOOD
  • High School: HOMEWOOD

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-00-23-2-014-021.000
  • Number Acres: 0.016

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOMEWOOD
  • Annual Tax: 2057

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: HALL KENT
  • High School: HOMEWOOD
  • Jr Middle School: HOMEWOOD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2021
Closed on
Jul 8, 2021
Sold by
Coomes Olivia G
Bought by
Roberts Helen Potts
Seller's Agent
Blair Moss
Ray & Poynor Properties
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Flippen
ARC Realty Mountain Brook
List Price
$369,900
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.38%
Current Estimated Value
$461,280

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,280
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.13%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Outstanding Balance
$343,921
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$116,620

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2019
Closed on
Jun 6, 2019
Sold by
Brandt Alan M
Bought by
Coomes Olivia G
Seller's Agent
Melvin Upchurch
LIST Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Blair Moss
Ray & Poynor Properties
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.70%
Original Mortgage
$283,500
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2014
Sold by
Harris Janet C
Bought by
Brandt Alan M and Brandt Sarah Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,286
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2002
Sold by
Reebals Christopher Brett
Bought by
Cole Mitchell D and Cole Amy W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,100
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1998
Sold by
Keller Roy Waldrop and Keller Emmett
Bought by
Reebals Christopher Brett
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Roberts Helen Potts $375,000 --
Coomes Olivia G $315,000 --
Brandt Alan M $205,000 --
Cole Mitchell D $151,000 --
Reebals Christopher Brett $92,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Roberts Helen Potts $375,000
Previous Owner Coomes Olivia G $286,450
Previous Owner Coomes Olivia G $283,500
Previous Owner Brandt Alan M $201,286
Previous Owner Cole Mitchell D $62,000
Previous Owner Reebals Christopher B $15,200
Previous Owner Reebals Christopher B $15,100
Previous Owner Cole Mitchell D $120,800
Previous Owner Reebals Christopher B $35,000
Previous Owner Reebals Christopher B $92,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2021 07/08/21 Sold $375,000 +1.4% $256 / Sq Ft
06/09/2021 06/09/21 For Sale $369,900 +17.4% $252 / Sq Ft
06/06/2019 06/06/19 Sold $315,000 +1.6% $220 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 For Sale $309,900 -- $216 / 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 $2,649 $36,260 -- --
2022 $2,728 $37,310 $24,010 $13,300
2021 $2,332 $32,030 $21,050 $10,980
2020 $2,058 $28,380 $17,400 $10,980
2019 $1,920 $26,540 $0 $0
2018 $1,662 $23,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,530 $21,340 $0 $0
2016 $1,377 $19,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,306 $18,360 $0 $0
2014 $2,514 $17,280 $0 $0
2013 $2,514 $35,860 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1287991

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 29-00-23-2-014-021.000