NOT LISTED FOR SALE

305 Observatory Dr Birmingham, AL 35206

Roebuck Springs Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $246,000 - $305,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
1,902 Sq Ft
$147/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 19, 2016

Last sale price $159,900 $84 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,620/month

Highlights

  • Covered Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Attic
  • Christian School Rated 9+
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of July 2016

Well maintained Ranch Style home. Full Brick, no maintenance. FIVE Bedrooms THREE baths. Home features 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 bedrooms downstairs. Great Family Room with brick fireplace.Large eat-in kitchen with eat-in area features big windows, lots of cabinets, 2 pantry cabinets to hold everything. Separate Living Room & Dining Room. Master Suite includes huge Master Bedroom w/ 2 closets. Master Bath features walk-in tub w/seat & shower. Tile floor. Two other large bedrooms. Downstairs are 2 bedrooms, Den w/fireplace. Both fireplace have gas starter. Laundry room with plenty of room & laundry chute. Two car garage w/plenty of storage Downstairs has been used as a in-law suite. Also there is a separate 2-car garage with a room that can be used as a workshop or game room. Over 2100 +/- SF of room to use. Deck off kitchen and patio area under deck for entertaining. Home has been very well taken care of. All the rooms are large. Close to shopping, Interstate and on quiet street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jean Thrasher

Keller Williams Listed on: 04/04/2016

Keller Williams

Last Buyer's Agent

Charnessa Smith

Avast Realty- Birmingham

Avast Realty- Birmingham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,629

Year Built

  • 1968

Lot Details

  • 0.36

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,629

Year Built

1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Living Area: 1902
  • Legal Description: Lot 5 Blk 7 Roebuck Ests
  • Dual or Variable Rate Commission: Yes
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 84.07
  • Number Levels: 2+ Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1968

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Intercom System, Split Bedroom, Workshop (EXT)
  • Fireplace Details: Brick (FIREPL), Gas Starter, Masonry
  • Fireplace Location: Den (FIREPL), Family Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Number Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Den1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|BedroomB|BedroomB|DenB|LaundryB|
  • Room 1: Living, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 11: Den/Family, On Level: B
  • Room 12: Laundry, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Bedroom (LVL BSMT), Den/Family (LVL BSMT), Laundry (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (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, Plumbing Stubbed, Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Self-Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stove-Electric
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 510
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 720
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1902

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Side Brick, Brick Over Foundation
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Covered (DECK), Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Storage Building, Workshop (EXTR)
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Covered - (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 4
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Basement Parking, Detached, Driveway Parking, Lower Level

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Forced Air, Gas Heat
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Electric (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: CHRISTIAN
  • Middle School: OSSIE WARE MITCHELL
  • High School: HUFFMAN

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2016
Closed on
Jul 18, 2016
Sold by
Sheffield Hilda I
Bought by
Brooks Torrance L
Seller's Agent
Jean Thrasher
Keller Williams
Buyer's Agent
Charnessa Smith
Avast Realty- Birmingham
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$159,900
Current Estimated Value
$278,804

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,904
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$157,003
Outstanding Balance
$128,541
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$150,263
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brooks Torrance L $159,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brooks Torrance L $157,003
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/19/2016 07/19/16 Sold $159,900 0.0% $84 / Sq Ft
05/07/2016 05/07/16 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2016 04/04/16 For Sale $159,900 -- $84 / 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 $1,629 $23,460 -- --
2022 $1,294 $18,840 $2,010 $16,830
2021 $1,267 $18,450 $2,010 $16,440
2020 $1,135 $16,640 $2,010 $14,630
2019 $1,097 $16,120 $0 $0
2018 $1,064 $15,660 $0 $0
2017 $1,064 $15,660 $0 $0
2016 $677 $13,380 $0 $0
2015 $677 $13,380 $0 $0
2014 $613 $12,760 $0 $0
2013 $613 $12,760 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jean Thrasher

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jean Thrasher

    Keller Williams

    (205) 223-5570

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Jean Thrasher
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  • Charnessa Smith

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Charnessa Smith

    Avast Realty- Birmingham

    (205) 706-6117

    2 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Charnessa Smith
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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 746477

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 23-00-12-1-016-005.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35206 Roebuck Springs

305 Observatory Dr, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 305 Observatory Dr, Birmingham, AL 35206 since 04 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $278,804, approximately $146 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 305 Observatory Dr is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Christian School, Huffman High School Magnet, and i3 Academy Middle School.

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