$80,000
SOLD FEB 4, 2025

515 Ridge Ave Bessemer, AL 35020

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,202 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$67 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Circular Driveway
  • Patio
  • Attic
  • Fenced Yard
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of February 2025

Investor special or great starter home. This house is waiting for your vision. Have as a great rental property to add to your portfolio or you can create your own first home. This is an AS-IS sale. Seller will not do any repairs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Byron Pillow

eXp REALTY, LLC Northern Branc License #104912 Listed on: 12/09/2024

eXp REALTY, LLC Northern Branc

Last Buyer's Agent

Dunia Perez

DCC Equal Financial LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,833

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Home Design

  • Four Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,202 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Circular Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Westhills Elementary School
  • Bessemer City Middle School
  • Bessemer City High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • $17 Other Monthly Fees

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,833

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/21404554?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1202
  • Legal Description: SEC 17 TWN 19S RNG 04W Lot 8 & 9 Blk 490 Bess C I & L Co 1st Add To West Lake Hglds Map Ref: MB 1002 Pg 74
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 70.72
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 66.56
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1978

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Handiman Special
  • Floors: Carpet, Hardwood Laminate, Vinyl
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living1|Kitchen1|DiningRoom1|Laundry1|FullBath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|MasterBR1|MasterBath1|
  • Room 1: Living, 16x16, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, 12x12, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Dining Room, 10x10, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Laundry, 8x10, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Full Bath, 10x10, On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Bedroom, 12x12, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, 12x12, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Master Bedroom, 16x16, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Master Bath, 12x12, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Dining Room (LVL 1), Full Bath (LVL 1), Kitchen (LVL 1), Laundry (LVL 1), Living (LVL 1), Master Bath (LVL 1), Master Bedroom (LVL 1)
  • Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down, Walk-Up
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1202

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Construction: 4 Sides Brick
  • Decks: Yes
  • Decks Type: Open (DECK)
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Patio Type: Open (PATIO)
  • Water Heater: Electric (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Number Carport Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Circular Drive, Driveway Parking, On Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1202
  • Internet Service Availability: Yes
  • Internet Service Provider: Spectrum, Comcast, AT&T, Google Fiber

Fee Information

  • Garbage Fee: Yes
  • Garbage Fee Amount: 17
  • Garbage Fee Per: Monthly

Schools

  • Elementary School: WESTHILLS
  • Middle School: BESSEMER CITY
  • High School: BESSEMER CITY

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38-00-17-1-004-002.001
  • Number Acres: 0.43

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BESSEMER

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: WESTHILLS
  • High School: BESSEMER CITY
  • Jr Middle School: BESSEMER CITY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2024
Closed on
Jan 30, 2025
Sold by
Anchor Assets Xviii Llc
Bought by
Perez Maria Victoria Per
Seller's Agent
Byron Pillow
eXp REALTY, LLC Northern Branc
Buyer's Agent
Dunia Perez
DCC Equal Financial LLC
List Price
$95,000
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-15.79%
Total Days on Market
45
Views
84

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
506.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
R H Industries Llc
Bought by
Anchor Assets Xviii Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2020
Sold by
Williams Michael E
Bought by
Moore Christopher

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2016
Closed on
Apr 7, 2017
Sold by
Rmbs Reo Holdings Llc
Bought by
Rh Industries Llc
Seller's Agent
Bozeman and Minor Group
ARC Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Michael Foiles
White House Real Estate
List Price
$27,000
Sold Price
$28,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
5.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.08%
Original Mortgage
$47,850
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2016
Sold by
Carey Angela L
Bought by
Us Bank Trust National Associa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2002
Sold by
Schatzline Ila Deborah J and The Estate Of Mary L Farmer
Bought by
Carey Angela L and Williams Michael E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,425
Interest Rate
7.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1998
Sold by
Moore Suzanne K and Krahenbuhl Emma D
Bought by
Farmer Auburn E and Farmer Mary L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$8,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
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
Special Warranty Deed $80,000 Smith Closing & Title
Trustee Deed $85,000 None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed $85,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Special Warranty Deed $28,500 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Foreclosure Deed $68,391 --
Warranty Deed $81,500 --
Warranty Deed $65,000 Jefferson Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $70,500 Commercial
Previous Owner $47,850 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $47,850 Unknown
Previous Owner $77,425 No Value Available
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $8,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $189,900 +137.4% $158 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Sold $80,000 -5.9% $67 / Sq Ft
01/23/2025 01/23/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Price Changed $85,000 -10.5% $71 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 For Sale $95,000 +233.3% $79 / Sq Ft
04/20/2017 04/20/17 Sold $28,500 +5.6% $24 / Sq Ft
12/22/2016 12/22/16 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2016 12/06/16 For Sale $27,000 -- $22 / 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 $1,833 $26,680 -- --
2022 $1,461 $21,260 $7,200 $14,060
2021 $1,461 $21,260 $7,200 $14,060
2020 $1,449 $20,880 $7,200 $13,680
2019 $1,434 $20,880 $0 $0
2018 $0 $18,380 $0 $0
2017 $579 $9,200 $0 $0
2016 $580 $9,260 $0 $0
2015 $580 $9,260 $0 $0
2014 $580 $9,140 $0 $0
2013 $580 $9,140 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 21404554

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 38-00-17-1-004-002.001