$581,000
SOLD MAY 23, 2025

2617 Vestavia Forest Terrace Vestavia, AL 35216

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,233 Sq Ft
0.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$260 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Covered patio or porch
  • West Elementary School Rated A
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Recessed Lighting

About This Home

As of May 2025

Come see this beautifully renovated home located in Vestavia Hills. Walk to award winning schools, Wald Park, City Civic Center and pickle ball courts! As you step inside, you will be greeted by a cozy living room, den with a fireplace and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The kitchen has been totally renovated this past year boasting plenty of room for the cooks of the family! The adjoining dining area is perfect for family meals or entertaining guest. Both baths are updated as well. The patio is an entertainers dream. Rood 2016, HVAC 2017, basement stairwell 2023, windows 2017-18, Retaining wall 2021, hardwoods refinished 2022, sewer line 2023, garage doors 2023, interior paint 2024, lighting in basement 2024.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Lawson

RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd Listed on: 05/08/2025

RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd

Last Buyer's Agent

Jan Collier

ARC Realty Vestavia

ARC Realty Vestavia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,471

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Vestavia-West Elementary School
  • Pizitz Middle School
  • Vestavia Hills High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • 0.47 Acre Lot

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,471

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21417898?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2233
  • Legal Description: LOT 59 CORRECTED MAP VESTAVIA FOREST EAST SECTOR
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 234.66
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 260.19
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1962

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: French Doors, Recess Lighting
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Den (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Hardwood
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Shared Bath, Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Library1|DiningRoom1|Den1|Kitchen1|FullBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|LaundryB|
  • Room 1: Library, 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: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Laundry, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Laundry (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Library (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Basement Style III: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Convection Oven, Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Self-Cleaning, Plumbed for Gas in Kit, Refrigerator
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1613
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2233

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Covered - (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 2
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Basement Parking, Driveway Parking, Lower Level, On Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2233
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: VESTAVIA-WEST
  • Middle School: PIZITZ
  • High School: VESTAVIA HILLS

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-00-36-1-007-011.000
  • Number Acres: 0.47

Tax Info

  • Tax District: VESTAVIA HILLS

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: VESTAVIA-WEST
  • High School: VESTAVIA HILLS
  • Jr Middle School: PIZITZ

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2025
Closed on
May 23, 2025
Sold by
Prewitt John Malcolm and Prewitt Francesca Maria
Bought by
Lawyer Michael J and Lawyer Emily S
Seller's Agent
Amy Lawson
RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd
Buyer's Agent
Jan Collier
ARC Realty Vestavia
List Price
$524,000
Sold Price
$581,000
Premium/Discount to List
$57,000
10.88%
Views
82

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-30.05%
Original Mortgage
$493,850
Outstanding Balance
$493,431
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$47,485

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2023
Closed on
Apr 17, 2023
Sold by
Wesnor James D
Bought by
Prewitt John Malcolm and Prewitt Francesca Maria
Seller's Agent
Michelle Traweek
Keller Williams Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Amy Lawson
RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.52%
Original Mortgage
$436,104
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2019
Sold by
Wesnor James D
Bought by
Wesnor James D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,200
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2008
Sold by
Strozier Brett B and Strozier Anne M
Bought by
Wesnor James D and Wesnor Jill L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $581,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $480,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Survivorship Deed $345,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $493,850 New Conventional
Previous Owner $436,104 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $233,072 New Conventional
Previous Owner $255,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Sold $581,000 +10.9% $260 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $524,000 +9.2% $235 / Sq Ft
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Sold $480,000 -1.8% $215 / Sq Ft
03/27/2023 03/27/23 For Sale $489,000 -- $219 / 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 $4,471 $46,440 -- --
2022 $4,136 $45,230 $21,100 $24,130
2021 $3,838 $42,010 $21,100 $20,910
2020 $3,838 $42,010 $21,100 $20,910
2019 $3,557 $38,980 $0 $0
2018 $3,227 $35,420 $0 $0
2017 $3,227 $35,420 $0 $0
2016 $3,177 $34,880 $0 $0
2015 $3,227 $35,420 $0 $0
2014 $2,899 $32,360 $0 $0
2013 $2,899 $32,360 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21417898

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 29-00-36-1-007-011.000