$771,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2025

501 Kenilworth Dr Birmingham, AL 35209

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,876 Sq Ft
9,104 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$411 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heavily Wooded Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attic
  • Edgewood Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of June 2025

This unique Edgewood cottage with a WOW factor offers 3 spacious bedrooms, open floor plan, & separate studio/in-law suite. Sellers' favorite feature is the "flow" of the home, making entertaining a dream! Live easily from the kitchen to dining room to sitting room & tol extra large den with built-ins! Both the kitchen & den open onto the covered stone patio & private professionally landscaped backyard. Kitchen has professional appliances & natural light! Primary bedroom is charming & separate from the others with corner windows & private bath. Main level laundry is tucked inside built-ins in the den plus larger units are in the daylight basement. Storage, work space & utility sink are also in basement. With an ergonomic design, the free-standing studio is perfect for guests, artists or work from home professionals. Studio has great light, kitchen area, bath has cast iron tub + outdoor shower! Corner lot offers extra street parking, plus parking pad for 2, driveway & garage parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Browning

LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood Listed on: 04/16/2025

LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

Last Buyer's Agent

Whitney Strauss

ARC Realty - Homewood

ARC Realty - Homewood

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,096

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Heavily Wooded Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Ventless Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Warming Drawer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Edgewood Elementary School
  • Homewood Middle School
  • Homewood High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 29-13-4-007-015.000-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,096

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Access: Curb and Gutters
  • Down Payment Assistance: No
  • Living Area: 1876
  • Legal Description: Lot 2 Edgewood Place resur of lots 11 & 12 & 41 & 42 and the 1/2 lot 40 Edgewood Place
  • Historic Register: Yes
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 466.42
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 410.98
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: French Doors, Recess Lighting, Split Bedroom, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter, Stone (FIREPL), Ventless
  • Fireplace Location: Den (FIREPL), Living Room (FIREPL)
  • Fireplace Type: Gas (FIREPL)
  • Floors: Hardwood, Tile Floor
  • Number Fireplaces: 2
  • Windows Treatments: All
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Linen Closet, Separate Shower
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|DiningRoom1|Kitchen1|Den1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|FullBath1|InLawSte1|
  • 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: Full Bath, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: In-Law Suite, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Den/Family (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), In-Law Suite (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Basement Style: Partial Basement
  • Basement Style II: All Unfinished
  • Basement Style III: Daylight Basement, Plumbing Stubbed
  • Kitchen Countertops: Stone (KIT)
  • Kitchen Equipment: Convection Oven, Dishwasher Built-In, Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Some Stainless Appl, Warming Drawer
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eating Area
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Dryer Hookup: Dryer-Electric, Dryer -Gas
  • Laundry Features: Utility Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry (BSMT), Laundry (MLVL)
  • Laundry Space: Basement Area, Closet
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 606
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1876

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: Siding-Wood
  • Exterior Features: Guest Quarters, Lighting System, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Patio Type: Covered - (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Entry Location: Side
  • Number Garage Spaces Bsmt Lvl: 1
  • Number Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Basement Parking, Driveway Parking, Parking (MLVL), Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1876
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: AT&T

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: EDGEWOOD
  • Middle School: HOMEWOOD
  • High School: HOMEWOOD

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-13-4-007-015.000-00
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Heavy Treed Lot

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax District: HOMEWOOD

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: EDGEWOOD
  • High School: HOMEWOOD
  • Jr Middle School: HOMEWOOD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Ross Neil James and Reed Jane
Bought by
Brame Olivia C
Seller's Agent
Mary Browning
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood
Buyer's Agent
Whitney Strauss
ARC Realty - Homewood
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$771,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$124,000
-13.85%
Views
141
Current Estimated Value
$774,615

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,615
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.89%
Original Mortgage
$531,000
Outstanding Balance
$530,544
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$244,071
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $771,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $531,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $206,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $132,100 Commercial
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $151,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $771,000 -11.9% $411 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Price Changed $875,000 -2.2% $466 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $895,000 -- $477 / 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 $4,096 $55,560 -- --
2022 $3,790 $51,480 $29,000 $22,480
2021 $3,319 $45,200 $29,000 $16,200
2020 $3,303 $44,970 $29,000 $15,970
2019 $3,054 $41,660 $0 $0
2018 $3,018 $41,180 $0 $0
2017 $2,749 $37,600 $0 $0
2016 $2,635 $36,080 $0 $0
2015 $2,475 $33,940 $0 $0
2014 $2,507 $34,300 $0 $0
2013 $2,507 $34,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21415389

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 29-00-13-4-007-015.000