NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Lorain St Birmingham, AL 35224

Forestdale Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $54,000 - $115,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,180 Sq Ft
$69/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 26, 2023

Last sale price $23,100 $20 Per Sq Ft

Est. 254% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $512/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attic
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Carpet
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2023

Great Investment Property - Needs rehab work.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Simone Harris

Atlas Rental Property Listed on: 04/11/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Simone Harris

Atlas Rental Property Listed on: 04/11/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,180 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Carpet
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Schools

  • Minor Elementary School
  • Minor Junior Middle School
  • Jackson-Olin High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Down Payment Assistance: Yes
  • Down Payment Assistance URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/GALMLS/1350785?w=PubMLS
  • Living Area: 1180
  • Legal Description: LOT 12 BLK 4 ENSLEY 10TH ADD
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 21.19
  • Number Levels: 1-Story
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 19.58
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1954

Interior Features

  • Floors: Carpet
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Concatenated Rooms: |Living/Din1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|
  • Room 1: Living/Dining, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Rooms Level 1: Bedroom (LVL 1), Living/Dining (LVL 1)
  • Attic: Yes
  • Attic Type: Pull-Down
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1180

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Siding-Other
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Water Heater: Gas (WTRHTR)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Central (HEAT)
  • Cooling: Central (COOL)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Connected
  • Water: Public Water
  • HVAC Area: 1180

Schools

  • Elementary School: MINOR
  • Middle School: MINOR JUNIOR
  • High School: JACKSON-OLIN

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 21-00-25-4-004-001.000
  • Number Acres: 0.18

Tax Info

  • Tax District: BIRMINGHAM
  • Annual Tax: 610

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: MINOR
  • High School: JACKSON-OLIN
  • Jr Middle School: MINOR JUNIOR

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2023
Closed on
Jun 5, 2023
Sold by
Spartan Invest Llc
Bought by
Montesino Esmeralda Hernandez and Albarran Luis Miguel
Seller's Agent
Simone Harris
Atlas Rental Property
Buyer's Agent
Simone Harris
Atlas Rental Property
List Price
$25,000
Sold Price
$23,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-7.6%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$81,818

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,718
Avg. Annual Appreciation
59.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2021
Sold by
Watkins Project Inc
Bought by
Spartan Invest Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2019
Sold by
Brown Kennedy King
Bought by
Watkins Byron and Watkins Kennethee

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2018
Sold by
Washington Ernestine
Bought by
Brown Kennedy King

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2010
Sold by
Washington Ernestine and Estate Of Nora B Heard
Bought by
Washington Ernestine
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Montesino Esmeralda Hernandez $23,100 Smith Closing & Title
Spartan Invest Llc $27,000 --
Watkins Project Inc $15,000 --
Watkins Byron $15,000 --
Brown Kennedy King -- --
Washington Ernestine -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Sold $23,100 -7.6% $20 / Sq Ft
05/09/2023 05/09/23 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2023 04/11/23 For Sale $25,000 -- $21 / 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 $789 $10,880 -- --
2022 $603 $8,320 $1,700 $6,620
2021 $673 $9,280 $1,700 $7,580
2020 $673 $9,280 $1,700 $7,580
2019 $265 $9,280 $0 $0
2018 $573 $7,900 $0 $0
2017 $573 $7,900 $0 $0
2016 $573 $7,900 $0 $0
2015 $573 $7,900 $0 $0
2014 $556 $7,780 $0 $0
2013 $556 $7,780 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Simone Harris

    Atlas Rental Property

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Map

Source: Greater Alabama MLS

MLS Number: 1350785

Greater Alabama MLS

APN: 21-00-25-4-004-001.000

Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35224 Forestdale

521 Lorain St, Birmingham, AL

This home is located at 521 Lorain St, Birmingham, AL 35224 since 11 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $81,818, approximately $69 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 521 Lorain St is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Bush Hills STEAM Academy, Jackson-Olin High School, and Holy Family Elementary School.

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