NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3521 8th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35222

Forest Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $590,000 - $760,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,278 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 26, 2019

Last sale price $479,900 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,983/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Double Shower
  • Wind Turbine Power
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Fireplace

About This Home

As of November 2019

Historic Haley-Yeilding cottage in Forest Park c. 1926 with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, brick façade, beautiful hardwoods, tall ceilings, period crown moulding and lots of curb appeal! Main level has formal living and dining rooms, 2 bedrooms with large closets, 1.5 baths, kitchen with new stainless appliances, family room with fireplace, and laundry room. Brand new upstairs suite with vaulted ceiling, hardwoods, large bedroom, walk-in closet, bathroom with marble double vanity and shower, family room, kitchen with custom cabinets, granite tops and stainless appliances, and deck overlooking golf course. Finished basement apartment with living area, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and workout room or extra bedroom. Exterior with off-street parking, front and rear irrigation, large fenced backyard with lush level lawn, built-in grill and deck. Home designed with entrances to each level for rental options and/or in-law suite. Walk to shopping, restaurants and parks. Near UAB.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Robinson

RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd Listed on: 08/16/2019

RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

Co-Listed By

Jacob Dorsett

RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Ford

RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,063

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Sprinkler System
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Property Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Split Vanities
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Double Shower
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Wind Turbine Power
  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-00-32-2-019-003.000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,063

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
  • Living Area: 2622
  • Legal Description: W 40 FT S LOT 28 & E 20 FT S LOT 27 BLK 2 BHAM RLTY CO 7TH ADD
  • Historic Register: Yes
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 186.5
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 112.18
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1921

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bay Window, French Doors, Multiple Staircases, Recess Lighting, Security System
  • Fireplace Details: Stone (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Woodburning
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Separate Vanities, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Den1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|2ndMastr1|FullBath1|Bedroom1|MasterBR2|MasterBath2|2ndKitch2|Den2|BedroomB|FullBathB|KitchenB|DenB|HalfBathB|
  • Room 1: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: 2nd Master, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Master Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Master Bath, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: 2nd Kitchen, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Den/Family, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Bedroom, On Level: B
  • Room 12: Full Bath, On Level: B
  • Room 13: Kitchen, On Level: B
  • Room 14: Den/Family, On Level: B
  • Room 15: Half Bath, On Level: B
  • Basement Rooms: Bedroom (LVL BSMT), Den/Family (LVL BSMT), Full Bath (LVL BSMT), Half Bath (LVL BSMT), Kitchen (LVL BSMT)
  • Rooms Level 1: 2nd Master (LVL 1), Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: 2nd Kitchen (LVL 2+), Den/Family (LVL 2+), Master Bath (LVL 2+), Master Bedroom (LVL 2+)
  • Basement Style: Full Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Finished
  • Basement Style III: Daylight Basement
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Freezer, Ice Maker Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Self-Cleaning, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Stove-Electric
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT), Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Walk-In
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1656
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1674
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 948

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Yard, Fireplace, Lighting System, Sprinkler System, Storage Building, Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking, Lower Level, Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Dual Systems (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Dual Systems (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 4278

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: AVONDALE
  • Middle School: PUTNAM, W E
  • High School: RAMSAY

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-00-32-2-019-003.000
  • Lot View: Yes
  • Lot View Type: Golf View
  • Number Acres: 0.21

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star Windows, Furnace-90% Eff, Insulated Door, LED Lighting, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Door, Turbines

Tax Info

  • Tax Database Id: 1
  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
  • Annual Tax: 2063
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01073-23-00-32-2-019-003.000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2019
Closed on
Nov 26, 2019
Sold by
Kentros Christina C
Bought by
Lader Thomas Matthew
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Robinson
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
Buyer's Agent
Scott Ford
RealtySouth-MB-Cahaba Rd
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$479,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,100
-7.53%
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$667,463

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$187,563
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$383,920
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2017
Sold by
Cooley Harold N
Bought by
Kentros Christina C and Kentros Jonathan George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2007
Sold by
Higginbotham Nancy M and Higginbotham Brian K
Bought by
Cooley Harold N and Cooley Roxanne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,625
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2004
Sold by
Murdock Donald A
Bought by
Higginbotham Brian K and Higginbotham Nancy M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,700
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Lader Thomas Matthew $479,900 --
Kentros Christina C -- --
Cooley Harold N $297,500 Reli Inc
Higginbotham Brian K $145,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lader Thomas Matthew $378,000
Closed Lader Thomas Matthew $385,700
Closed Lader Thomas Matthew $383,920
Previous Owner Kentros Christina C $400,000
Previous Owner Cooley Harold N $270,000
Previous Owner Cooley Harold N $282,625
Previous Owner Higginbotham Brian K $35,000
Previous Owner Higginbotham Brian K $116,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Sold $479,900 -1.9% $112 / Sq Ft
09/19/2019 09/19/19 Price Changed $489,000 -5.8% $114 / Sq Ft
08/16/2019 08/16/19 For Sale $519,000 -- $121 / 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 $2,837 $43,380 -- --
2022 $3,053 $43,090 $13,000 $30,090
2021 $2,370 $33,680 $12,780 $20,900
2020 $2,311 $32,850 $12,780 $20,070
2019 $2,311 $32,860 $0 $0
2018 $2,054 $29,320 $0 $0
2017 $2,054 $29,320 $0 $0
2016 $2,054 $29,320 $0 $0
2015 $2,054 $29,320 $0 $0
2014 $1,950 $29,020 $0 $0
2013 $1,950 $29,020 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephanie Robinson

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Stephanie Robinson

    RealtySouth

    (205) 870-5420

    9 in this area

    393 Total Sales

    Stephanie Robinson
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  • Jacob Dorsett

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Jacob Dorsett

    RealtySouth

    (205) 296-4941

    14 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Jacob Dorsett
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  • Scott Ford

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Scott Ford

    RealtySouth

    (205) 531-1965

    23 in this area

    185 Total Sales

    Scott Ford
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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 858790

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 23-00-32-2-019-003.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35222 Forest Park

3521 8th Ave S, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 3521 8th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222 since 16 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $667,463, approximately $156 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 3521 8th Ave S is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Avondale Elementary School, W.E. Putnam Middle School Magnet, and Woodlawn High School-Magnet.

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