2551 Vera Cruz Dr Birmingham, AL 35235
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,896
Sq Ft
0.35
Acres
Highlights
- Deck
- Attic
- Stone Countertops
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Bonus Room
- Stainless Steel Appliances
About This Home
As of May 2025*FOR COMP PURPOSES ONLY - Completely updated home.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $879
Year Built
- Built in 1989
Lot Details
- 0.35 Acre Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Few Trees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Smooth Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Bay Window
- French Doors
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Electric Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Bedroom in Basement
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Pinson Elementary School
- Rudd Middle School
- Pinson Valley High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 12-00-10-1-000-026.000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 1, 2025
Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Lochwood Properties Llc
Bought by
Dial Laura K and Dial Jamal M
Seller's Agent
Drew Taylor
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Tammy Mularski
RealtySouth-Inverness Office
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$246,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,900
-10.51%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-96.13%
Original Mortgage
$8,610
Outstanding Balance
$7,770
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$138,421
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 12, 2024
Closed on
Nov 11, 2024
Sold by
Fyr Sfr Trs Llc
Bought by
Lochwood Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Kimberlee Mcclellan
Ai Brokers LLC
Buyer's Agent
Drew Taylor
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.77%
Views
1171
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
298.15%
Original Mortgage
$140,025
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 6, 2018
Sold by
Rha 1 Birmingham Llc
Bought by
Fyr Sfr Borrower Llc and C/O Altisource Asset Management Corp
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 14, 2014
Closed on
Apr 14, 2014
Sold by
Smothers Deanna
Bought by
Rha 1 Birmingham Llc
Seller's Agent
Sheree West
RE/MAX Northern Properties
Buyer's Agent
Julie Colquitt
Sylvan Realty Llc
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-22.14%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.75%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 18, 2000
Sold by
Smothers Jimmy Ray and Smothers Rhonda
Bought by
Smothers Jimmy Ray
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,550
Interest Rate
7.71%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 8, 1999
Sold by
Alan King Russell and Jean King Laura
Bought by
Smothers Jimmy Ray and Smothers Rhonda
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,000
Interest Rate
8.35%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $246,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $125,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $125,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $32,969,168 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $70,000 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $106,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $8,610 | New Conventional | |
| Open | $241,544 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $149,484 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $140,025 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $79,400 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $79,550 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $78,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $33,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2025 05/20/25 | Sold | $246,000 | -10.5% | $130 / Sq Ft |
| 04/20/2025 04/20/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/01/2025 04/01/25 | For Sale | $274,900 | +119.9% | $145 / Sq Ft |
| 11/22/2024 11/22/24 | Sold | $125,000 | -3.8% | $96 / Sq Ft |
| 10/11/2024 10/11/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/11/2024 10/11/24 | For Sale | $129,900 | 0.0% | $100 / Sq Ft |
| 09/26/2024 09/26/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/18/2024 09/18/24 | Price Changed | $129,900 | -9.1% | $100 / Sq Ft |
| 09/02/2024 09/02/24 | For Sale | $142,900 | 0.0% | $110 / Sq Ft |
| 08/29/2024 08/29/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/16/2024 08/16/24 | Price Changed | $142,900 | -4.7% | $110 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2024 07/25/24 | Price Changed | $149,900 | -6.3% | $116 / Sq Ft |
| 05/28/2024 05/28/24 | Price Changed | $159,900 | -11.1% | $123 / Sq Ft |
| 04/19/2024 04/19/24 | Price Changed | $179,900 | -5.3% | $139 / Sq Ft |
| 04/17/2024 04/17/24 | For Sale | $189,900 | 0.0% | $147 / Sq Ft |
| 04/10/2024 04/10/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/15/2024 02/15/24 | Price Changed | $189,900 | -5.0% | $147 / Sq Ft |
| 01/12/2024 01/12/24 | For Sale | $199,900 | 0.0% | $154 / Sq Ft |
| 07/14/2015 07/14/15 | Rented | $1,125 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/14/2015 07/14/15 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/03/2015 06/03/15 | For Rent | $1,125 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/14/2014 04/14/14 | Sold | $70,000 | -22.1% | $54 / Sq Ft |
| 03/06/2014 03/06/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/14/2014 01/14/14 | For Sale | $89,900 | -- | $69 / Sq Ft |
Source: Greater Alabama MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $879 | $17,540 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | $648 | $25,860 | $3,000 | $22,860 |
| 2021 | $551 | $21,980 | $3,000 | $18,980 |
| 2020 | $516 | $20,580 | $3,000 | $17,580 |
| 2019 | $516 | $10,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $516 | $10,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $516 | $10,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $516 | $10,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $516 | $10,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $482 | $10,640 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | $482 | $10,640 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Drew Taylor
Seller's Agent in 2025
Drew Taylor
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
(205) 283-1602
7 in this area
409 Total Sales
-
Tammy Mularski
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Tammy Mularski
RealtySouth
(205) 249-5931
2 in this area
103 Total Sales
-
Kimberlee Mcclellan
Seller's Agent in 2024
Kimberlee Mcclellan
Ai Brokers LLC
(614) 560-5599
1 in this area
365 Total Sales
-
Julie Colquitt
Seller's Agent in 2015
Julie Colquitt
Sylvan Realty Llc
(404) 522-4008
2 in this area
2,675 Total Sales
-
Sheree West
Seller's Agent in 2014
Sheree West
RE/MAX
(205) 281-3706
136 Total Sales
-
Scott Bennefield
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014
Scott Bennefield
RE/MAX
(205) 910-2991
105 Total Sales
Map
Source: Greater Alabama MLS
MLS Number: 21422443
APN: 12-00-10-1-000-026.000
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