$525,000
SOLD AUG 30, 2024

421 Volanta Ave Fairhope, AL 36532

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$328 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Cottage
  • Fairhope Primary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Volanta Baseball Park

About This Home

As of August 2024

!!! OPEN HOUSE, SAT, 7/13, 2-4P !!! Tucked into a beautiful pocket on the north side of downtown Fairhope is this wonderfully maintained and updated bungalow style cottage built in 1945. Boasting 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, courtyard, and outdoor cooking area, 421 Volanta Ave is a historic stucco on clay city brick gem reminiscent of an era when people escaped to Fairhope for a simple and relaxing lifestyle near the bay. Inside you’ll find hard wood floors, ample room for family, friends, and guests, custom kitchen cabinets, remodeled primary bathroom, and updated appliances with a perfect blend of 1945 charm and modern updates. Not to be overlooked, this Fairhope cottage also boasts a rare 2 car garage with conditioned office or storage space. Don’t miss your chance to own a little piece of Fairhope history. Contact your favorite agent today for a personal showing. Buyer to verify all information during due diligence.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zachary Janes

Mobile Bay Realty Brokerage Phone: 251-230-7555 Listed on: 07/11/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy Niemeyer

Ashurst & Niemeyer, LLC - Downtown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,852

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66 x 132
  • Partially Fenced Property

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Fairhope West Elementary School
  • Fairhope Middle School
  • Fairhope High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4603370001018.004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,852

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • View: None/Not Applicable
  • Parcel Number: 4603370001018.004
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Property Sub-Type: Cottage
  • ResoCommunityFeatures: None
  • Reso Fencing: Partial
  • ResoLotFeatures: Less than 1 acre
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Attribution Contact: Main: 251-230-7555
  • Co List Office Phone: 251-230-7555
  • Ownership: Whole/Full
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Volanta
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Split Bedroom Plan
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1600
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Resale
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • BK20_LFD_BoatFacilities_4: None
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 120
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 120
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 13
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 208
  • Room Dining Room Area: 216

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No
  • View: No
  • Waterfront Features: No Waterfront
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Double Garage, Automatic Garage Door

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Water Heater-Tankless, Fairhope Utilities, Cable Connected
  • Cooling: Central Electric (Cool)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhope Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Square Feet
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3852

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairhope West Elementary
  • HighSchool: Fairhope High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2015
Sold by
Littlepage C F
Bought by
Carr Susan E
Current Estimated Value
$863,789

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Outstanding Balance
$281,554
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$510,178

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2013
Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
Littlepage C F
Bought by
Fuller Thomas G and Fuller Kathy P
Seller's Agent
Judy Niemeyer
Ashurst & Niemeyer LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Fuller
Coldwell Banker Reehl Prop Daphne
Sold Price
$156,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.09%
Original Mortgage
$125,120
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2013
Closed on
Mar 5, 2013
Sold by
Bentley Paul C
Bought by
Littlepage C F
Seller's Agent
Judy Niemeyer
Ashurst & Niemeyer LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tamatha McElmurry
RE/MAX BY THE BAY FAIRHOPE
Sold Price
$135,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
116.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2008
Sold by
Keene Gladys B and Calhoun Wm Daniel
Bought by
Bentley Jean K
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 $450,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $156,400 None Available
Personal Reps Deed -- None Available
Personal Reps Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $352,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $125,120 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2024 08/30/24 Sold $525,000 -1.9% $328 / Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2024 07/11/24 For Sale $535,000 +34.8% $334 / Sq Ft
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Sold $397,000 -0.7% $248 / Sq Ft
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2021 10/20/21 For Sale $399,900 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
10/19/2021 10/19/21 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2021 10/13/21 For Sale $399,900 +155.7% $250 / Sq Ft
05/15/2013 05/15/13 Sold $156,400 0.0% $99 / Sq Ft
05/15/2013 05/15/13 Sold $156,400 0.0% $99 / Sq Ft
04/15/2013 04/15/13 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2013 04/15/13 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2013 03/13/13 For Sale $156,400 +15.9% $99 / Sq Ft
03/07/2013 03/07/13 Sold $135,000 0.0% $85 / Sq Ft
03/07/2013 03/07/13 Sold $135,000 0.0% $85 / Sq Ft
02/14/2013 02/14/13 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2013 02/14/13 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2013 01/03/13 For Sale $135,000 -- $85 / Sq Ft
Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

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 $1,889 $48,300 $10,900 $37,400
2023 $1,889 $48,300 $10,900 $37,400
2022 $1,889 $58,680 $0 $0
2021 $1,889 $52,220 $0 $0
2020 $2,177 $48,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,967 $46,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,780 $42,440 $0 $0
2017 $1,655 $39,540 $0 $0
2016 $1,760 $40,940 $0 $0
2015 -- $12,000 $0 $0
2014 -- $9,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $13,080 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Baldwin REALTORS®

MLS Number: 364359

Baldwin REALTORS®

APN: 46-03-37-0-001-018.000