NOT LISTED FOR SALE

523 Park Ave Birmingham, AL 35226

Bluff Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $376,368

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,449 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 24, 2023

Last sale price $357,000 $246 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,303 / mo

About This Home

Beautifully updated home on one of Bluff Park’s most-desired streets. Just one block from elementary school, Bluff Park & Shades Cliff Pool. Wonderful natural light, refinished hardwoods in most living areas & ceramic tile in bathrooms & laundry. Kitchen updated 2020: cabinets, quartz c-tops & backsplash/wall, black matte apps, gas stove, dishwasher, pantry with coffee bar/cabinet, recessed lighting, convenient GE WiFi Kitchen Hub/Vent, smart faucet, large eating space and the laundry is just a few feet away. Warmly-lighted den with built-in bookshelf. Updated master bathroom. Hall bathroom completely renovated down to the studs in 2019: neutral tile & champagne bronze fixtures. Fenced backyard with new deck in 2022, vinyl windows 2020, new septic lines & the exterior painted 2021. Fenced backyard offers a gravel entertaining/grilling space, zip line & storage building. Other features: concrete crawlspace area is great for storage, pull-down attic access & circular driveway.

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2023
Closed on
May 24, 2023
Sold by
Lafferty Andrew J
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Graham Holmes
ARC Realty Vestavia
Buyer's Agent
Savannah McFarland
ARC Realty - Hoover
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$357,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,100
5.03%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$376,368

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,368
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.60%
Original Mortgage
$339,150
Outstanding Balance
$325,710
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$50,658

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2016
Closed on
Jul 20, 2016
Sold by
Kesterson Zachariah S
Bought by
Lafferty Andrew J and Lafferty Laura J
Seller's Agent
Jessica Daviston
LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood
Buyer's Agent
Graham Holmes
ARC Realty Vestavia
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$219,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.39%
Original Mortgage
$189,500
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2014
Closed on
May 15, 2014
Sold by
Romero Stanley A
Bought by
Kesterson Zachariah S and Kesterson Catherine M
Seller's Agent
James Harwell
RealtySouth-Over the Mtn
Buyer's Agent
John Truss
ARC Realty Vestavia
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$162,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-7.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.83%
Original Mortgage
$153,900
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2005
Sold by
Hecklinski Al and Hecklinski Casey
Bought by
Romero Stanley A and Romero June W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,950
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2003
Sold by
Briggs Randolph H
Bought by
Hecklinski Al and Hecklinski Casey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,425
Interest Rate
5.42%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Average Home Value in this Area

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Agents Specializing in Bluff Park, AL

  • Josh Vernon Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

    Josh Vernon

    Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

    (659) 204-4982

    535 Total Sales

    3 in Bluff Park

    $335K - $637K Price Range

    Josh Vernon
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  • Lindsay Sport Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Homewood

    Lindsay Sport

    Keller Williams Homewood

    (334) 429-6932

    91 Total Sales

    2 in Bluff Park

    $345K - $387K Price Range

    Lindsay Sport
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  • Chad Brantley Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Advantage

    Chad Brantley

    RE/MAX Advantage

    (659) 207-9535

    56 Total Sales

    1 in Bluff Park

    $739,900 Price

    Chad Brantley
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  • Angela Priola Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Hoover

    Angela Priola

    Keller Williams Realty Hoover

    (659) 204-1921

    72 Total Sales

    1 in Bluff Park

    $300,000 Price

    Angela Priola
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  • Kristie Gholston Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

    Kristie Gholston

    Keller Williams Realty Vestavia

    (256) 487-9453

    35 Total Sales

    1 in Bluff Park

    $315,000 Price

    Kristie Gholston
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  • Jeremy Galloway Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty LLC

    Jeremy Galloway

    EXP Realty LLC

    (205) 894-6266

    119 Total Sales

    1 in Bluff Park

    $310,000 Price

    Jeremy Galloway
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$357,000 --
Lafferty Andrew J $219,000 --
Kesterson Zachariah S $162,000 --
Romero Stanley A $165,500 --
Hecklinski Al $141,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $339,150
Previous Owner Lafferty Andrew J $53,000
Previous Owner Lafferty Andrew J $189,500
Previous Owner Kesterson Zachariah S $153,900
Previous Owner Romero Stanley A $148,950
Previous Owner Hecklinski Al $21,250
Previous Owner Hecklinski Alan J $136,500
Previous Owner Hecklinski Al $134,425
Previous Owner Briggs Randolph H $35,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Sold $357,000 +5.0% $246 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/20/2023 03/20/23 For Sale $339,900 +55.2% $235 / Sq Ft
07/20/2016 07/20/16 Sold $219,000 0.0% $149 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/26/2016 05/26/16 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2016 05/26/16 For Sale $219,000 +35.2% $149 / Sq Ft
05/16/2014 05/16/14 Sold $162,000 -7.4% $111 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/28/2014 04/28/14 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2014 04/06/14 For Sale $174,900 -- $119 / Sq Ft

Tax History

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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 $2,131 $32,180
2024 $2,131 $30,080
2022 $1,745 $24,760 $12,400 $12,360
2021 $1,566 $22,300 $12,400 $9,900
2020 $1,475 $21,030 $12,400 $8,630
2019 $1,422 $20,320 $0 $0
2018 $1,052 $15,220 $0 $0
2017 $968 $14,060 $0 $0
2016 $901 $13,140 $0 $0
2015 $901 $13,140 $0 $0
2014 $1,845 $12,840 $0 $0
2013 $1,845 $25,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Graham Holmes Real Estate Agent - ARC Realty Vestavia

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Graham Holmes

    ARC Realty Vestavia

    (205) 908-4975

    7 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Graham Holmes
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  • Savannah McFarland Real Estate Agent - ARC Realty - Hoover

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Savannah McFarland

    ARC Realty - Hoover

    (256) 293-0675

    6 in this area

    201 Total Sales

    Savannah McFarland
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  • Jessica Daviston Real Estate Agent - LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jessica Daviston

    LAH Sotheby's International Realty Homewood

    (205) 475-2008

    5 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Jessica Daviston
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  • JH

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    James Harwell

    RealtySouth

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  • John Truss Real Estate Agent - ARC Realty Vestavia

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    John Truss

    ARC Realty Vestavia

    (205) 531-6746

    3 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    John Truss
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Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham 35226 Bluff Park

523 Park Ave, Birmingham, AL

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