$454,000
SOLD APR 2, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,976 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$230 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Stone Countertops
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Loft
  • Den

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to 3906 5th Ave So in the heart of Avondale providing you access to local eateries, shopping, downtown & many more conveniences. This home has been refreshed by Gregory Dream Home and the result is a handsome cottage with unqiue charactersitics, charm and today's modernizations. Take advantage of the large covered porch that expands the width of the home merging your living space to the outdoors. Inside you will be awed inspired by the tall ceilings, gorgeous hardwoods and refashioned kitchen. The home is made for entertaining as well as suitable for a family, the kitchen is flanked by a sizable den as well as a large dining area. There are 2 nice bedrooms with the master suite having a great private bath on the all on the main level The clever staircase takes you to the flex room that could serve many different uses Make thisy your next new home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Billy Valekis

ARC Realty Vestavia Listed on: 02/16/2025

ARC Realty Vestavia

Co-Listed By

Charles Valekis

ARC Realty Vestavia

Last Buyer's Agent

Jorden Gilliam

ARC Realty Vestavia

ARC Realty Vestavia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,884

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Parking

  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Keeping Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

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

Schools

  • Avondale Elementary School
  • Putnam Middle School
  • Woodlawn High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,884

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Paved Road, Public Road
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21409317?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1976
  • Legal Description: LOT 19 BLK 15 AVONDALE
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 227.73
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 229.76
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Den1|Kitchen1|KeepngRm1|Bedroom1|MasterBR1|FullBath1|Bedroom1|Laundry1|Loft2|
  • Room 1: Den/Family, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Keeping Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Loft, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Keeping Room (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Loft (LVL 2+)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher Built-In, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Walk-In
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1676
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 300

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1976
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-00-29-3-017-018.000
  • Lot Description: Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.16

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: AVONDALE
  • High School: WOODLAWN
  • Jr Middle School: PUTNAM, W E

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2025
Closed on
Apr 2, 2025
Sold by
Gregory Holdings Llc
Bought by
Crotta Britton Elizabeth and Biddy John Kyle
Seller's Agent
Billy Valekis
ARC Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Jorden Gilliam
ARC Realty Vestavia
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$454,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
0.89%
Views
117
Current Estimated Value
$445,672

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,328
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.69%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Outstanding Balance
$423,642
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$23,583

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2024
Sold by
Harnach Jordan C
Bought by
Gregory Holdings Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,600
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2024
Sold by
Harnach Jordan C
Bought by
Gregory Holdings Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,600
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2014
Sold by
Miranda Patrick
Bought by
Harnach Jordan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,250
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2013
Closed on
Apr 29, 2013
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Miranda Patrick
Seller's Agent
Hugh Morrow
RE/MAX Preferred
Buyer's Agent
Kristen McGee
EXP Realty LLC
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$45,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-9.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2013
Sold by
Jenkins Andrew E
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2006
Sold by
Lloyd Thomas W and Lloyd Patricia
Bought by
Jenkins Andrew E and Jenkins Cristy B

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2001
Sold by
Dilmore Charles R and Dilmore Eva C
Bought by
Simpson Scott T and Burt Timothy G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,900
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1999
Sold by
E G R House Llc
Bought by
Dilmore Charles R and Dilmore Eva C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,275
Interest Rate
6.85%
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 $454,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $217,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $217,000 --
Warranty Deed $135,000 --
Special Warranty Deed $45,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $180,057 --
Survivorship Deed $92,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $42,000 --
Warranty Deed $35,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $424,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $173,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $128,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,750 Unknown
Previous Owner $39,900 No Value Available
Previous Owner $32,275 No Value Available
Closed $5,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Sold $454,000 +0.9% $230 / Sq Ft
02/16/2025 02/16/25 For Sale $450,000 +900.0% $228 / Sq Ft
05/10/2013 05/10/13 Sold $45,000 -9.8% $27 / Sq Ft
04/13/2013 04/13/13 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2013 03/20/13 For Sale $49,900 -- $30 / 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 $1,884 $28,660 -- --
2022 $1,816 $26,040 $17,460 $8,580
2021 $1,739 $24,970 $17,460 $7,510
2020 $1,626 $23,420 $17,460 $5,960
2019 $1,626 $23,420 $0 $0
2018 $643 $9,860 $0 $0
2017 $643 $9,860 $0 $0
2016 $750 $11,340 $0 $0
2015 $750 $11,340 $0 $0
2014 $1,266 $11,220 $0 $0
2013 $1,266 $22,420 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21409317

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 23-00-29-3-017-018.000