$445,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025

281 Linwood Rd Sterrett, AL 35147

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,724 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$163 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Mt. Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Forest Parks

About This Home

As of May 2025

Enjoy Amazing Mountain Views in this 4 bedroom 3 bath. This home has open floor plan, high ceilings, crown molding, and hardwood floors. The large kitchen has lots of cabinets, a center island, and a gas cooktop. The master suite features a bathroom with a stand alone soaking tub, separate shower, double sinks, and a walk-in closet that connects to the large laundry room. In the living area there is great view out the dining room of the mountains and plenty of natural light. You will have 3 spacious bedrooms on the main level with a 4th bedroom or office in the daylight basement. The basement includes a full bathroom and huge family room that looks out to a covered patio, and big yard with a rock patio. Just off Highway 280 the neighborhood features walking trails, playground, soccer field, and basketball court. This move-in ready home won’t last long! Come see it today before it’s gone

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheila Pownall

Real Broker LLC Listed on: 04/25/2025

Real Broker LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

MLS Non-member Company

Birmingham Non-Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,727

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Mountain Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Mt Laurel Elementary School
  • Oak Mountain Middle School
  • Oak Mountain High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,727

Year Built

Built in 2003

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/21419332?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1810
  • Legal Description: Block: Lot: 439 FOREST PARKS 4TH SECTOR 3RD PHASE
  • Fire District: Cahaba Valley Fire and Emergency Rescue Medical District
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 248.07
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 163.36
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Split Bedroom
  • Fireplace Details: Tile (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|Bedroom1|Laundry1|BedroomB|DenB|FullBathB|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, 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: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 11: Den/Family, On Level: B
  • Room 12: Full Bath, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Bedroom (LVL BSMT), Den/Family (LVL BSMT), Full Bath (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: Both Fin and Unfin
  • Basement Style III: Daylight Basement
  • Kitchen Countertops: Solid Surface
  • Kitchen Equipment: Microwave Built-In, Oven-Gas, Some Stainless Appl
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (UPLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 914
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 870
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1810

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • 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: Attached, Basement Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2724
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: ATT Spectrum

Fee Information

  • Fire Fee: Yes
  • Fire Fee Amount: 400
  • Fire Fee Per: Yearly
  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 45
  • Garbage Fee Per: Quarterly

Schools

  • Elementary School: MT LAUREL
  • Middle School: OAK MOUNTAIN
  • High School: OAK MOUNTAIN

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-5-21-0-000-001.204
  • Lot View: Yes
  • Lot View Type: Mountain View
  • Number Acres: 0.38

Tax Info

  • Tax District: CHELSEA

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: MT LAUREL
  • High School: OAK MOUNTAIN
  • Jr Middle School: OAK MOUNTAIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Key William Justin and Key Cara J
Bought by
Dichiara Joseph L and Dichiara Lindsay S
Seller's Agent
Sheila Pownall
Real Broker LLC
Buyer's Agent
MLS Non-member Company
Birmingham Non-Member Office
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.89%
Views
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.74%
Original Mortgage
$422,750
Outstanding Balance
$422,031
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$23,791

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2015
Closed on
Feb 26, 2016
Sold by
Conner Melvin L and Conner Linda C
Bought by
Key William Justin and Key Cara J
Seller's Agent
Kelly Williams
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Williams
Keller Williams Realty Hoover
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$266,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$261,182
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2011
Sold by
Berry Henry S
Bought by
Conner Melvin L and Conner Linda C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,504
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2002
Sold by
Eggers Neil D and Eggers Patti L
Bought by
Berry Henry S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $445,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $266,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $236,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $259,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $422,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $261,182 FHA
Previous Owner $230,504 FHA
Previous Owner $7,095 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $202,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $445,000 -0.9% $163 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $449,000 +68.8% $165 / Sq Ft
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Sold $266,000 -3.3% $147 / Sq Ft
01/10/2016 01/10/16 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2015 11/06/15 For Sale $275,000 -- $152 / 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 $1,727 $39,240 $0 $0
2023 $1,644 $38,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,456 $34,020 $0 $0
2021 $1,270 $29,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,248 $29,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,213 $28,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,056 $24,940 $0 $0
2015 $977 $26,440 $0 $0
2014 $781 $25,820 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21419332

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 09-5-21-0-000-001-204