$780,000
SOLD JUL 9, 2025

445 Founders Park Dr E Birmingham, AL 35226

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,665 Sq Ft
15,682 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$293 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fishing
  • Pond
  • Gwin Elementary School Rated A
  • Clubhouse
  • Double Shower

About This Home

As of July 2025

Stunning custom-built brick home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, pristine and lovingly maintained! Features Otter custom cabinets, rich hardwoods, and plantation shutters throughout. Main level offers a spacious kitchen with breakfast room and built-in desk, inviting great room with fireplace, serene master suite with spa-like bath and custom closet, guest half bath, laundry with sink, and 2-car garage with 9' wide doors. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the screened porch or entertain on the open patio. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms, full bath, and large floored walk-in attic. The lot is truly exceptional, lush, private, beautifully landscaped, and perfect for outdoor living. Home is on septic, so enjoy notably low water bills. Walk to neighborhood restaurants, parks, catch and release pond, community pool, The Preserve Town Hall, and hiking at the Moss Rock Preserve. Come see this special home and discover why life in The Preserve is second to none!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sherri Williams

RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd Listed on: 05/22/2025

RealtySouth-OTM-Acton Rd

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Smith

ARC Realty Vestavia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 15,682 Sq Ft Lot
  • Interior Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Few Trees

HOA Fees

  • $108 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Crown Molding
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Ventless Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Walk-In Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Double Shower
  • Garden Bath
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Patio

Schools

  • Gwin Elementary School
  • Simmons Middle School
  • Hoover High School

Utilities

  • Two cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • High-Efficiency Furnace
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common grounds mntc, management fee

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0.36 Acres

HOA Fees

$108 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21419477?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 2665
  • Legal Description: LOT 341 THE PRESERVE PHS VIII 43/17
  • Number Levels: 1.5-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2009

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recess Lighting, Security System, Sound System
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Marble (FIREPL), Ventless
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 1
  • Windows Treatments: Some to Remain
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Double Shower, Garden Tub, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combo, Walk-In Closets
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Concatenated Rooms: |DiningRoom1|GreatRoom1|Kitchen1|BrkfastRM1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|HalfBath1|Laundry1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|FullBath2|
  • Room 1: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Great Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Breakfast Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Master Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Half Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Laundry, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Full Bath, On Level: 2
  • Rooms Level 1: Breakfast Room (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Great Room (LVL 1), Half Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Rooms Level 2 Plus: Bedroom (LVL 2+), Full Bath (LVL 2+)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Cooktop-Gas, Dishwasher Built-In, Disposal, Microwave Built-In, Oven-Electric, Self-Cleaning, Double Oven, Some Stainless Appl
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area, Island, Pantry
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric
  • Laundry Features: Utility Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Room
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Walk-In
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2027
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 638

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Porch, Porch Screened
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In-Ground, Perimeter Fencing
  • Pool: Community
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Parking (MLVL)

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT), Dual Systems (HEAT), Gas Heat, Heat Pump (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL), Dual Systems (COOL), Electric (COOL), Heat Pump (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic
  • Underground Utils: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 2665
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: AT&T

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: BBQ Area, Clubhouse, Fishing, Park, Playgound, Pond, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walking Paths
  • Association Fee: Yes
  • Association Fee: 1300
  • Association Fee Per: Yearly

Fee Information

  • Fees Include: Common Grounds Mntc, Management Fee

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-00-15-4-007-002.023
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot, Some Trees, Subdivision
  • Number Acres: 0.36

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Doub Paned Windows, Furnace-90% Eff, Programmable Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOOVER

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: GWIN
  • High School: HOOVER
  • Jr Middle School: SIMMONS, IRA F

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Sold $780,000 -2.5% $293 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $799,900 -- $300 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Alabama MLS

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
2025 $3,976 $60,560 -- --
2024 $3,976 $60,560 -- --
2022 $3,825 $60,560 $20,000 $40,560
2021 $3,809 $58,030 $20,000 $38,030
2020 $3,689 $56,210 $20,000 $36,210
2019 $3,689 $56,220 $0 $0
2018 $3,536 $53,900 $0 $0
2017 $3,545 $54,040 $0 $0
2016 $3,417 $52,100 $0 $0
2015 $3,417 $52,100 $0 $0
2014 $3,040 $48,300 $0 $0
2013 $3,040 $48,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21419477

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 39-00-15-4-007-002.023

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